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Whirlpool WED8740DC1 electric dryer

Whirlpool WED8740DC1 electric dryer Parts

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Whirlpool WED8740DC1 electric dryer, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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  • Whirlpool Dryer High-limit Thermostat And Inlet Thermistor for Whirlpool WED8740DC1 - Part WP8557403

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    Dryer High-limit Thermostat

    Part #8557403

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  • Dryer Blower Housing Seal for Whirlpool WED8740DC1 - Part WP697770

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    Dryer Blower Seal

    Part #697770

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  • Dryer Drum Support Roller Shaft for Whirlpool WED8740DC1 - Part WPW10359271

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    Dryer Drum Support Roller Shaft

    Part #W10359271

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  • Motor,split for Whirlpool WED8740DC1 - Part W11511154

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    Motor Assembly

    Part #W10806758

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  • Whirlpool Appliance Screw for Whirlpool WED8740DC1 - Part WP488729

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    Part #3390647

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  • Dryer Terminal Block Wire Set for Whirlpool WED8740DC1 - Part 279318

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    Dryer Terminal Block Wire Set

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  • Dryer Terminal Block Screw And Nut Set for Whirlpool WED8740DC1 - Part 279393

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    Dryer Terminal Block Screw And Nut Set

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  • Dryer Lint Screen for Whirlpool WED8740DC1 - Part W11758174

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    Dryer Lint Screen

    Part #W10516085

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  • Range Screw for Whirlpool WED8740DC1 - Part WP308685

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    Screw

    Part #3357011

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  • Range Screw for Whirlpool WED8740DC1 - Part WP308685

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    Screw

    Part #3393008

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your dryers

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Main causes: bad gas valve coils, broken heating element, tripped safety thermostat or fuse, bad operating thermostat, c…

Main causes: clogged exhaust system, heating system failure, deposits on moisture sensor, control system failure…

Main causes: clogged exhaust vent, bad motor relay, loose dryer door catch, bad door switch, control system failure, fau…

Main causes: door switch failure, lack of power, broken belt, blown thermal fuse, bad drive motor, control system failur…

Main causes: damaged door strike, worn door catch…

Main causes: lack of electrical power, bad power cord, wiring failure, bad control board, blown thermal fuse, bad door s…

Main causes: bad timer or electronic control board, door switch failure…

Main causes: bad drum support roller, damaged idler pulley, broken blower fan blade, worn drum glide bearing, bad drive …

Most common repair guides to help fix your dryers

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your dryer.

How to replace an electronic control board in an electric dryer

How to replace an electronic control board in an electric dryer

The electronic control board manages the components and controls the cycle times in your electric dryer. Follow these st…

Repair time and Difficulty

 45 minutes or less
How to replace an igniter in a gas dryer

How to replace an igniter in a gas dryer

The igniter in a gas dryer glows white hot during the to light the gas that heats the air in the dryer. If the dryer air…

Repair time and Difficulty

 60 minutes or less
How to replace a dryer thermistor

How to replace a dryer thermistor

The thermistor senses the air temperature in the dryer. If your dryer overheats or doesn't heat at all, the thermistor …

Repair time and Difficulty

 30 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your dryers

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