Description
Description
Restore proper heating performance to your electric dryer with the genuine OEM part WP307178. This assembly includes the heating element canister, heat shield, and associated hardware designed for select Whirlpool-family, Maytag and Kenmore dryers. Reliable Parts+1
⚠️ Please check with your maintenance technician prior to ordering to confirm compatibility with your exact dryer model number and verify the element’s mounting, terminal configuration and voltage match your appliance.
Features & Benefits
Features:
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OEM part number: WP307178. PartSelect
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Complete heating element assembly for 240 V electric dryer models including coil, element housing, ceramic insulators and heat shield. Reliable Parts+1
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Replaces earlier numbers such as AP4038069, AP6007565, PS11740682, 307178. WHOLEPARTS+1
Benefits:
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Restores dryer heating — If your dryer tumbles but doesn’t generate heat (or generates weak heat), this replacement assembly gets it back to full function.
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OEM quality & fit — Ensures correct mounting and electrical connections compared to generic alternatives, reducing installation issues.
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Efficient repair — Replacing the heater assembly is often less expensive than replacing the entire dryer or major sub-assembly when the heating system fails.
Common Symptoms That Indicate Replacement Needed
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Dryer tumbles but no heat or very little heat appears. PartSelect
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Clothes take much longer to dry than normal and the exhaust air feels weak or cool.
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Inspection of the heating element shows breakage, open coils or burned marks.
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Your dryer’s parts diagram lists part number WP307178 for the heater assembly. Reliable Parts
Compatibility Notes
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Fits many electric dryers made by Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore and other brands built under these platforms — especially those listing WP307178. PartSelect+1
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Before ordering:
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Verify the model number and serial number of your dryer (found on the door frame or rear panel).
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Ensure your existing element has the same style: terminal location, mounting screw holes, housing design, and is the same 240 V rating.
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If you have widespread issues such as vent blockage, insulation damage or multiple failed components, simply replacing the heating element may not fully solve the problem — a technician review may be required.
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