Maytag Dryer Parts

Dryer door catch kit

OEM Part - Manufacturer #279570

Dryer lint screen assembly. Proper air flow is critical to dryer operation so the filter should be cleaned before every load.

OEM Part - Manufacturer #WPW10717210

Dryer cycling thermostat with internal bias heater, L155-25. If the dryer won't heat, it is unlikely that this thermostat is causing the issue, as the thermal fuse or thermal cut-out normally fail first.

OEM Part - Manufacturer #WP3387134

Dryer drum drive motor with pulley

OEM Part - Manufacturer #279827

Dryer drum drive belt

OEM Part - Manufacturer #WP40111201

Door catch

OEM Part - Manufacturer #WPW10610880

Dryer drum drive belt

OEM Part - Manufacturer #WP33002535

While the dryer is apart consider replacing the idler pulley when installing a new belt.

Dryer high-limit thermostat, L250-80, with terminal extension arm. This thermostat should be closed for continuity at room temperature and opens at around 250 degrees Fahrenheit. If the dryer won't heat, the high-limit thermostat might be defective.

OEM Part - Manufacturer #WP3977767

The part may look different than the original but the part will still install and work the same.

Dryer drum roller axle. If the dryer is noisy this roller axle or the roller itself may be worn and require replacement.

OEM Part - Manufacturer #WP6-3129480

The Whirlpool Burner Igniter Kit 279311 is a high-quality replacement part that ignites gas to light the dryer burner. It replaces multiple igniters and requires safety precautions and disconnection from utilities before installation.

OEM Part - Manufacturer #279311

Consider replacing the gas valve coils while you have the dryer apart.

Dryer thermistor. This thermistor should read approximately 11.9K Ohms of resistance at 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21’ Celsius). If the thermistor is defective, it may prolong or shorten the drying time or cause a fault code. A defective thermistor is not responsible for a dryer not heating.

OEM Part - Manufacturer #WP8577274

Dryer heating element. If the dryer no longer heats then the heating element may have failed, but it is not the most common cause. The most common cause for a dryer to stop heating is a blown thermal fuse.

OEM Part - Manufacturer #WP8544771

Dryer high limit thermostat and thermal fuse kit. If the dryer does not heat the most common cause is a blown thermal fuse. Both the thermostat and fuse can be tested to determine if either is defective.352 F fuse. L146.1-44.4c thermostat.

OEM Part - Manufacturer #279973