279816, 3977767, 3392519 & 3387134 Dryer Thermal Cut-Off Kit

A dryer that runs without heat or takes too long to finish a load can point to a problem in its thermal protection or thermostat components. This four-piece repair kit brings several related replacement parts together for a targeted repair.

Inside are a 279816 thermal cut-off kit, a 3392519 thermal fuse, a 3387134 high-limit thermostat, and a 3977767 thermostat. The set is intended for compatible dryer models from brands including Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, Crosley, KitchenAid, Roper, Estate, Amana, Inglis, Admiral, and Magic Chef.

If you’re narrowing down parts for a dryer repair, would a matched set of these thermal components suit the symptoms and model you’re working with? The kit is relevant to reported issues such as no heat or insufficient heat, extended drying time, a timer that will not advance, premature shutdown, or a dryer that will not start or shut off.

What you’ll notice day to day

The main benefit is having four related components in one kit when troubleshooting a compatible dryer. Rather than sourcing the thermal fuse and thermostats separately, you can compare the kit’s included part numbers with the parts specified for the appliance and plan the repair around one package. This is especially useful when a dryer has developed heating or cycle symptoms that call for attention to its thermal-control components.

For example, if a load is taking longer than usual because the dryer is producing little or no heat, the kit provides the listed thermal fuse and thermostats as replacement options for supported models. It also addresses other listed symptoms, including early shutdown or a cycle timer that does not advance. These are possible repair applications, not a guarantee that a particular component is the cause, the appliance’s model and the part being replaced should guide the selection.

The essentials

The kit contains one 279816 dryer thermal cut-off kit, one 3392519 dryer thermal fuse, one 3387134 dryer high-limit thermostat, and one 3977767 dryer thermostat. Listed replacement references include PS334299, AP3094244, 2651, and 279816VP for 279816, 80005, ET401, and 694511 for 3392519, WP3387134, 306910, and 3387135 for 3387134, and 3399693, AP3131941, and 898078 for 3977767.

Compatibility is model-specific, even among dryers from the same brand. The product listing names supported models across the brands above, including Whirlpool WED4800XQ0, Maytag MEDC465HW0, and Kenmore 11096577230. Match the full model number on your dryer with the compatibility information and confirm that the replacement reference corresponds to the component you need. This is a practical alternative to buying each thermal part individually when several listed components are relevant to the repair.

Getting the most from it

Before starting a repair, disconnect the dryer from its power source and identify the appliance’s complete model number. Use that number—not just the brand name—to establish compatibility, then compare the existing component’s reference with the kit’s listed replacement numbers. This keeps the parts selection focused on the specific dryer rather than relying on a broad brand match.

Buying verdict

For owners or repair professionals working on a listed compatible dryer, this kit brings together a thermal cut-off kit, thermal fuse, high-limit thermostat, and thermostat in one purchase. Its value is the combination of four named components and replacement references tied to common heating and cycle-related repair needs. Choose it when the dryer’s exact model and the part references align, and it can provide a practical, consolidated starting point for servicing those thermal components.