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Dryer Heating Element Wire Kit 279457

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Part #279457

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$7.85
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Part Information

This heating element wire kit (part number 279457) is for dryers.

Heating element wire kit 279457 includes the parts needed to repair a damaged wiring connection from the motor or thermostat to the heating element.

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

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Reviews

I always look at Sears Parts first but shop too.
November 28, 2023

I shopped around and Sears was within all the cheapest options, including shipping costs. Plus Sears reputation counts. Then they bettered their promised ship dates by a couple days which is hugely important with an appliance that is down.

Dave P, Longmont, CO

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

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Still waiting since January 21
February 02, 2021

It will be easy - - once I get it Just push on I connector and twist on a wire but

Colonel, Eastern Arkansas

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

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Not ordered
January 19, 2021

Cancelled order but it was sent anyway why was it sent

Bbbbb, Jacksonville Florida

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

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Not installable
July 11, 2018

Wrong part. Not long enough. Could not install. Not able to

Wastenot32, San antonio

1 person thought this review was helpful.

Ease of Installation
Very Difficult
Duration of Installation
More than 2 hours
does what it's supposed to do.
June 20, 2018

easy install, waiting 2 weeks for delivery sucked canal water.

mcgtrinsofla, sofla

2 people thought this review was helpful.

Ease of Installation
Very Easy
Duration of Installation
Less than 30 minutes