{"product_id":"wp8544771-dryer-genuine-oem-heating-element","title":"WP8544771 Dryer Genuine OEM Heating Element","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.pom { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; color: #1e293b; line-height: 1.75; }\n  .pom *, .pom *::before, .pom *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .pom h2 { font-size: 21px; font-weight: 900; color: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 12px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }\n  .pom h3 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 900; color: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 12px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }\n  .pom-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 22px; margin-bottom: 16px; }\n  .pom-card-blue { background: #eff6ff; border-color: #bfdbfe; }\n  .pom-card-green { background: #f0fdf4; border-color: #bbf7d0; }\n  .pom-qa { background: #eff6ff; border-left: 4px solid #1e40af; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 16px 20px; margin-bottom: 16px; }\n  .pom-qa-label { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #1e40af; margin: 0 0 6px; }\n  .pom ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }\n  .pom ul li { position: relative; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 16px; }\n  .pom ul li::before { content: \"\"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 9px; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: #1e40af; }\n  .pom-list-green li::before { background: #15803d; }\n  .pom-specs-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; }\n  .pom-specs-table tr { border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9; }\n  .pom-specs-table tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .pom-specs-table td { padding: 9px 4px; }\n  .pom-specs-table td:first-child { color: #1e293b; width: 45%; font-style: italic; }\n  .pom-specs-table td:last-child { font-weight: 700; color: #0f172a; }\n  .pom-warning { background: #fffbeb; border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; color: #92400e; line-height: 1.65; }\n  .pom-warning strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }\n  .pom-faq-item { margin-bottom: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9; }\n  .pom-faq-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }\n  .pom-faq-q { font-weight: 700; color: #0f172a; margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; }\n  .pom-faq-a { font-size: 15px; color: #334155; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; }\n  .pom-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 14px; }\n  .pom-badge { background: #f0fdf4; border: 1px solid #bbf7d0; color: #15803d; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 999px; }\n  .pom p { margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 16px; }\n  .pom p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; } \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWP8544771 Dryer Genuine OEM Heating Element\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WP8544771 is a genuine Whirlpool OEM heating element assembly for Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, Amana, Crosley, and Inglis electric dryers. This assembly includes the housing with the heating element coil and insulators attached, and is what generates the heat used to dry your clothes throughout the cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRated 5400 watts, 240 volts. Over time, the coil can burn through at a weak point, causing an open circuit and a complete loss of heat. According to Whirlpool's own guidance, if a dryer stops heating, the heating element may have failed, but it's not actually the most common cause — a blown thermal fuse is more frequently the culprit, so it's worth checking that first. Symptoms of a failed heating element include the dryer running a full cycle with no heat, insufficient heat, or drying times that have gradually gotten longer. It directly replaces 8544771, W10836011, WP8544771VP, 1180054, AP6013115, AWP48654, DE4771, EAP11746337, PAT NO 7154072, PD00002399, PS11746337. As a genuine OEM part, the WP8544771 is manufactured by Whirlpool to factory specifications — guaranteed fit, materials, and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-qa\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-qa-label\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWP8544771 Dryer Genuine OEM Heating Element\u003c\/strong\u003e fixes Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, Amana, Crosley, and Inglis electric dryers with no heat, insufficient heat, or drying times that have gotten longer. 5400W, 240V. Replaces 8544771, W10836011, WP8544771VP, 1180054, AP6013115, AWP48654, DE4771, EAP11746337, PAT NO 7154072, PD00002399, PS11746337. \u003cem\u003eCheck the thermal fuse first — per Whirlpool's own guidance, a blown thermal fuse is a more common cause of no-heat than a failed heating element.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Problems This Part Fixes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDryer runs a full cycle but produces no heat at all\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDryer produces some heat, but not enough to dry clothes properly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrying times that have gradually gotten longer than they used to\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClothes coming out cold or barely warm at the end of a cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible break or burned-through section in the heating coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: 900; color: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 8px; letter-spacing: -0.01em;\"\u003eCross Reference Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #475569; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003ePart numbers can change over a product's lifecycle as manufacturers update designs or release new appliance models. For your convenience, we've included any known superseded, alternate, or cross-reference part numbers that match this item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReplaces Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dryer heating element directly replaces the following OEM and cross-reference part numbers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: monospace; font-size: 15px; color: #0f172a; font-weight: bold; line-height: 2.2;\"\u003e8544771, W10836011, WP8544771VP, 1180054, AP6013115, AWP48654, DE4771, EAP11746337, PAT NO 7154072, PD00002399, PS11746337\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 4px; font-size: 15px; color: #475569;\"\u003eIf your part number is not listed above, contact our support team before ordering and we will verify compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card pom-card-blue\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis heating element is compatible with select \u003cstrong\u003eWhirlpool electric dryers\u003c\/strong\u003e, and also fits select Maytag, Kenmore, Amana, Crosley, and Inglis dryers built on the Whirlpool platform, including model numbers such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pom-list-green\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWED75HEFW, WED72HEDW, WED70HEBW, WED7590FW, WED9750WL0, WED8540FW0, WED9200SQ0, WED9500TW2, WED8300SW0, WED86HEBW0, WED9151YW0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMED3500FW, MEDB880BW0, MED6000XW1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKenmore 11087729700, 11087872602, 11068102310, 11087089601\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px; font-size: 15px; color: #92400e; background: #fffbeb; border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This element is commonly purchased alongside the 280148 thermal cut-off kit (8557403 high-limit thermostat and 8318314 thermal fuse), since these components attach to the heating element assembly and often warrant replacement at the same time. Always verify your full model number before ordering. Contact our support team with your model number if you're unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Whirlpool OEM part — factory-specified coil design and housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes housing, heating coil, and insulators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolves \"no heat,\" \"insufficient heat,\" and \"drying takes too long\" symptoms caused by a burned-through coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated 5400W, 240V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect drop-in replacement — no modification required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces 8544771, W10836011, WP8544771VP, 1180054, AP6013115, AWP48654, DE4771, EAP11746337, PAT NO 7154072, PD00002399, PS11746337\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, Amana, Crosley, and Inglis electric dryers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine OEM replacement — guaranteed fit, materials, and performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypically a 30 to 60 minute DIY repair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pom-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWP8544771\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDryer Heating Element Assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenuine OEM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWattage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5400 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousing, heating coil, insulators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 14.1\" x 6.3\" x 2.3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelated Part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e280148 thermal cut-off kit (8557403 thermostat + 8318314 fuse, sold separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepair Difficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy to Moderate — 30 to 60 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 heating element assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Brands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, Amana, Crosley, Inglis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Unplug Dryer Before Starting — A 1\/4\" Dowel Or Rod Helps Release The Rear Clip\u003c\/strong\u003e Disconnect power at the outlet or shut off the circuit breaker before beginning. Wear work gloves. On many models, the heating element assembly can be removed from the front after removing the bottom \"toe\" panel. There's also a clip at the back of the assembly where it connects to the warm air duct leading into the dryer drum — this clip can be released from the front using a piece of 1\/4\" dowel or rod, which saves you from having to remove the back cover separately. Photograph the wiring before disconnecting anything. Disconnect the wire terminals from the old element, release the rear clip, and pull the assembly free. Since the thermal fuse and high-limit thermostat typically attach directly to this heating element assembly, this is a good opportunity to inspect or replace them at the same time, even if they're still technically working, since they share the same duty cycle and stress. Install the new 8544771 in the same position, reconnect the wire terminals, and re-engage the rear clip. Reassemble the toe panel or back cover. Restore power and run a test cycle to confirm the dryer is heating normally. Tools needed: Phillips screwdriver, 1\/4\" nut driver, 1\/4\" dowel or rod, work gloves.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eMy dryer isn't heating. Should I replace the heating element first?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eNot necessarily as your first step. Per Whirlpool's own guidance, while a failed heating element can cause a no-heat symptom, it's not actually the most common cause — a blown thermal fuse is more frequently the reason a dryer stops heating. It's worth checking the thermal fuse first, since it's a simpler and less expensive part to test and replace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eIs there an easier way to release the rear clip without removing the back cover?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eYes. One customer found that the clip at the back of the heating element assembly, where it connects to the warm air duct, can be released from the front of the dryer using a piece of 1\/4\" dowel or rod, avoiding the need to remove the back cover separately. They only discovered this after already taking the back cover off, so it's worth trying this approach first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eShould I replace the thermal fuse and thermostat while I'm in there?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eIt's worth considering. Since the thermal cut-off fuse and high-limit thermostat typically attach directly to the heating element assembly, one customer chose to replace both at the same time as the element, even though they were still technically working, simply because they were already accessible during the same repair. Our 280148 kit bundles the matching 8557403 thermostat and 8318314 fuse for this exact purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eIs this an OEM or aftermarket part?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eThis is a genuine OEM part, manufactured by Whirlpool to factory specifications — guaranteed fit, materials, and performance. It matches the original coil design, wattage, and housing configuration of the heating element assembly originally installed in your dryer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card pom-card-green\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShop With Confidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA U.S.-based appliance parts retailer specializing in genuine OEM and high-quality replacement parts. We stock components for all major appliance brands and offer fast shipping from our U.S. warehouse. Our team is available to help verify compatibility before you purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pom-badge\"\u003e✓ Genuine OEM Parts\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pom-badge\"\u003e✓ Fast US Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pom-badge\"\u003e✓ Compatibility Support\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pom-badge\"\u003e✓ Secure Checkout\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Whirlpool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49245294690474,"sku":"WP8544771","price":99.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0055\/1675\/5018\/files\/WP8544771_3.png?v=1789262454","url":"https:\/\/parts-o-matic.com\/products\/wp8544771-dryer-genuine-oem-heating-element","provider":"Parts-O-Matic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}