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Dryer Thermistor 3976615

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Part #3976615

Replaced by #WP8577274
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$32.80 | 
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Part Information

Helpful DIY instructions: Installation guide.

This thermistor (part number WP8577274) is for dryers.

Thermistor WP8577274 attaches on the blower housing, and monitors and helps regulate the temperature inside the dryer.

Unplug the dryer before installing this part. Wear work gloves to protect your hands.

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Reviews

Part didn't work
December 16, 2022

Tried to install part but part didn't have any continuity and did not work. Returned part

KACO, Indiana

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Ease of Installation
Very Easy
Duration of Installation
30 minutes - 1 hour
Thermistor restores 21-year old electric dryer!
February 16, 2022

Replacing the dryer thermistor. The only challenge was getting the lower front panel open

Jerry W, Scottsdale, AZ

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Ease of Installation
Very Easy
Duration of Installation
Less than 30 minutes
Easy order, easy install over priced
September 06, 2021

The dryer was blowing cold air. I made a couple measurements on the thermistor and it didn't seem to have the correct resistance. The ordering was easy and so was the install. This appears to have improved my dryers behavior. The price is way too high. The alternatives online were below $10. BUT, the reviews on the alternatives indicated a high failure rate so I chose to go with original parts.

Steve, Frederick,MD

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Ease of Installation
Easy
Duration of Installation
30 minutes - 1 hour

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

part easy to install, part shipping questionable
June 09, 2021

The dryer was not drying properly due to thermistor not always working, replaced thermistor and started heating correctly but also found the vent was partially plugged near roof of house. Also shipping was what I considered questionable the part was shipped in a bubble pack through the mail and got some minor damage from the sorting equipment, with part being a electrical part should have been packaged in a box to help avoid damage.

Silverstreak, Ohio

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Ease of Installation
Easy
Duration of Installation
30 minutes - 1 hour

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Thermistor
March 09, 2021

I had to straighten the contact probes since the item was shipped in a flat mailer and the USPS did their best to destroy it.

Ralph, Long Beach, CA

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Ease of Installation
Easy
Duration of Installation
Less than 30 minutes

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

WORST PURCHASE EVER
February 19, 2021

The experts repair dept. prescribed the wrong part, requiring a home visit from a technician who said exactly that. Spent hours on the phone with customer service and was transferred back and forth between 6 different departments, to no satisfaction or resolution.

GMGLEO, South-central PA

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Ease of Installation
Difficult
Duration of Installation
1 - 2 hours

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

It was ok to install but a little tight to put in.
January 24, 2021

I used to work with the Sears HVACR Dept bck in the middle of1996, to the qtr of 1998. I've worked on HVAC, Refrigeration, serviced equipment and have experience on certain appliances like HVAC, Refrigerator/Freezers, some kitchen appliances, so I'm mechanically- inclined to do that kind of kitchen appliance part installation .

Dragon1, Crownsville, MD 21032

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Ease of Installation
Moderate
Duration of Installation
30 minutes - 1 hour

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

no
September 14, 2020

2 of the three parts that I orded for $70 were incorrect. When I called to complain, they said the main parti neede for my dryer was obsolete and refunded me $8.00. Not cool

none, wi

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Ease of Installation
Very Difficult
Duration of Installation
More than 2 hours

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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