Top 10 Dryer Heating Element Test

The instructions work for most Samsung dryers, some may have some small differences. Here is how to replace the DC97-14486A heating element:

STEP1: Shut off the power to the dryer before working on it.
STEP2: Remove the two screws securing the top panel to the back of the dryer. Slide the top panel towards the back of the dryer to remove. You will need to remove the front control panel, some model have screws securing this. Remove them and pull up to remove, you should have enough extra wire to set the control panel on top of the dryer to get it out of the way. if not, then disconnect the wires and set it off to the side. Behind where the control panel was there will be four screws that secure the front panel of the dryer to the frame. Remove these four screws.
STEP3: Open the door of the dryer, there will be two screws that need to be removed at the bottom of the door frame area. With those two screws removed you should be able to tilt the front panel forward, remove the connector to the door switch, and remove the front panel.
STEP4: The heating element is located on the bottom right side of the dryer. To remove the element you will need to remove the wires to the heating element, thermal fuse, and thermostat. Then remove the mounting screw in the front and the whole heating element assembly should pull out the front of the dryer.
STEP5:To re-install the heating element you will need to put everything back in the reverse order. To test the heating element, you will need an Ohm meter or multi-meter. A good heating element should read approximately 9-10 ohms. A burned out element will have an infinite resistance, it won’t register anything.

The instructions work for most Samsung dryers, some may have some small differences. Here is how to replace the DC97-14486A heating element:

STEP1: Shut off the power to the dryer before working on it.
STEP2: Remove the two screws securing the top panel to the back of the dryer. Slide the top panel towards the back of the dryer to remove. You will need to remove the front control panel, some model have screws securing this. Remove them and pull up to remove, you should have enough extra wire to set the control panel on top of the dryer to get it out of the way. if not, then disconnect the wires and set it off to the side. Behind where the control panel was there will be four screws that secure the front panel of the dryer to the frame. Remove these four screws.
STEP3: Open the door of the dryer, there will be two screws that need to be removed at the bottom of the door frame area. With those two screws removed you should be able to tilt the front panel forward, remove the connector to the door switch, and remove the front panel.
STEP4: The heating element is located on the bottom right side of the dryer. To remove the element you will need to remove the wires to the heating element, thermal fuse, and thermostat. Then remove the mounting screw in the front and the whole heating element assembly should pull out the front of the dryer.
STEP5:To re-install the heating element you will need to put everything back in the reverse order. To test the heating element, you will need an Ohm meter or multi-meter. A good heating element should read approximately 9-10 ohms. A burned out element will have an infinite resistance, it won’t register anything.

Heating element assembly which also includes 2 new screw on terminals. Compatible with KitchenAid, Whirlpool, and a few other brands. This is not a Whirlpool OEM product. The Whirlpool brand names and logos are the registered trademarks of their respective owners. Any use of the Whirlpool brand name or model designation for this product is made solely for purposes of demonstrating compatibility. “The trademarks, logos, and service marks (collectively the “Trademarks”) displayed herein Supplying Demand are registered and unregistered trademarks of Supplying Demand, its affiliates, and others. Nothing contained herein should be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use any trademark displayed herein without the written permission of Supplying Demand or such third party that may own the trademark displayed herein. Your misuse of the trademarks displayed herein, or any other content on this website, except as provided herein, is strictly prohibited.”

How To Test 279838 Heating Element:
To test your heating element you will need to first remove the heating element from the dryer. With the element removed from the dryer, do a visual inspection of the element. Often times you will be able to see a break in the heating coil. Sometimes it even helps to grab each section of the coil and wiggle it to make sure there isn’t a break in it. If you can’t see a break in the coil, then you will need an Ohm meter or Multi-Meter to test the heating element. Place one probe on each terminal of the heating element, you should get a reading of approximately 10 ohms on a good element. If you get no resistance, then the element is damaged and need to be replaced.

279838 Dryer heating element assembly – 5400 watt 240 volt. Transfer the high limit thermostat from your old heating element over to the new element. Don’t settle for lower quality heating elements.
Replaces 3403585 279837 8565582 3398064 3403585 AP3094254 W10724237 279838A 279838VP

279816 Thermal Fuse & Thermostat Kit – Dryer thermal fuse (thermal cut-off) 309 degrees and high limit thermostat 250 degrees kit – Wiring is used if your old high limit thermostat has one terminal that presses onto the heating element. Includes thermal fuse, thermostat, screws, wiring kit, and instructions. Make sure to check your dryer vent for any restrictions.
Replaces 3399848 3977393 2651 AP3094244 PS334299 EAP334299

3392519 Thermal Fuse – Dryer non resettable thermal fuse, two 3/16″ wire terminals. This fuse is located on the blower housing next to the blower fan. If the dryer overheats, the thermal fuse blows to cut off power to the dryer and/or stop the dryer from running.
Replaces WP3392519 3388651 694511 80005 ET401 G4AP0500 3392519

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Specification:
Model numbers: 8544771, 279816, 279973 and 339529
Material: metal, stainless steel and plastic

8544771 Heating element:
Rated at 5400 Watts 240 Volts and has 2-5/16 inches terminals.
Replacement for numbers WP8544771, 8544771, 8544771R, AP6013115, AP3866035, PS11746337, W10836011, WP8544771VP and PS990361
Size: 13.8 inches/ 35 cm in length, 5 inch/ 12.7 cm in width, 2.3 inches/ 5.8 cm in height

279816 Thermostat kit:
Includes a thermal cut-off fuse, a high-limit thermostat, an electrical connection hardware and an instruction sheet.
Replaces part numbers: 3399848, 3977393, AP3094244, WP279816, 279816, N197

279973 Dryer thermal fuse:
Replaces part number: 279973VP, 3391913, 3404151, 3404152, 3977395, 8318314, 897710, AP3094323

3392519 Dryer thermal fuse:
Replaces part number: 3388651, 3392519, 694511, 80005, WP3392519VP, ET401
Size: 2 inches/ 5 cm in length, 0.55 inches/ 1.4 cm in width, 0.5 inches/ 1.25 cm for the plug height

Package includes:
1 x 8544771 Heater element
1 x 279816 Thermostat
1 x 279973 Thermal fuse
2 x 3392519 Thermal fuse

Warm note: these dryer replacements are not original aftermarket parts; The mention of any related models and brands above is only for purposes of demonstrating compatibility.