Description
🧾 Description
Restore safe and efficient heating performance in your dryer with this genuine OEM Whirlpool WP35001087 High Limit Thermostat. Designed to monitor and control excessive temperatures, this thermostat helps protect your dryer from overheating, ensures proper drying cycles, and maintains consistent operation.
⚠️ Note: Please check with your maintenance technician prior to ordering to confirm compatibility with your dryer model and to ensure correct installation. Repair Clinic+1
⚙️ Features & Benefits
Features:
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Genuine OEM part # WP35001087 – manufactured to Whirlpool’s original equipment standards. Reliable Parts+1
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High limit thermostat (snap‐disc style) used to cut power if temperatures exceed safe limits. appliancepartscompany.com+1
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Replaces older part # 35001087 and DC47-00016A among others. Alliance Laundry Parts+1
Benefits:
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Protects your dryer by automatically shutting off the heating element if unsafe temperatures are reached.
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Restores proper heating control and helps avoid no-heat or overheating issues.
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Ensures reliable OEM fit, which saves time and prevents ill-fitting aftermarket solutions.
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Cost-effective repair: replace this sensor rather than a major component when thermostat failure is the root cause.
🔧 Common Symptoms That Indicate Replacement
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Dryer runs but heats excessively or the exterior becomes very hot.
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Heater element fails to shut off, causing clothes to over-dry or scorch.
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Dryer takes much longer than usual to dry due to high limit thermostat opening prematurely.
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Technician continuity test shows thermostat is open when it should be closed.
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Visible evidence of thermostat failure (burn marks, deformation) or manufacturer notes thermostat in diagnostics.
🧺 Compatible (Partial) Dryer Model List
(Always verify using your exact model number before ordering)
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Whirlpool: MDE9700AYW, MDE9700AZW, NGD7200TW10, IGD7200TW10 Reliable Parts+1
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Maytag / Kenmore / other co-brands using same heating control architecture.
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Because model lists vary and service sheets change, always check your machine’s model plate and service manual.
🔁 Cross Reference / Alternate Part Numbers
WP35001087 | 35001087 | DC47-00016A | AP6008681 | PS11741821 eBay+1
🧩 Compatibility Notes
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This part is specific to dryer heating control; ensure your model uses this style of high limit thermostat (some models use combined sensor/relay setups).
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A failing high limit thermostat may signal other issues (e.g., blocked venting, failing heater element, airflow restriction) — replacing the thermostat alone may not solve the root cause.
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Power must be disconnected before installation, and proper heat-sensitive mounting must be observed. A technician should verify fit and function.
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If the thermostat is damaged or warped, it may indicate previous overheating; inspect related wiring, element and ventilation.