279973 Replacement

The 279973 Kit provides over-temperature protection in electric dryers by combining one or more thermal cut-off devices (fuses or thermostats) that open the heating circuit if internal air temperature exceeds safe limits. It helps prevent overheating that could lead to damage or fire.

279973 Key Features:

Includes a thermal fuse and high-limit thermostat (or equivalent safety devices) for redundant protection

Non-resettable design: once open, the device must be replaced

Low resistance in normal operation to avoid voltage drop to the heating element

Compact mounting form compatible with factory heater housing or blower housing locations

Replaces legacy safety parts such as 3977395, 3404151, 3404152, 8318314

Compatible with many Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, and affiliated dryer models that list 279973 (or its equivalents) as the thermal safety kit part number