Two days ago, my dryer quit heating. I took the back off and checked for continuity on the thermal fuses - I am an electrician. I discovered that part number 3389946 did not have continuity. I replaced the part with part number 3977393. I connected everything, started the dryer back up and blew the thermal fuses.

I purchased kit 279816 - but am not sure whether to connect them, because I do not want to blow another fuse and don't want to waste my money. I tested for continuity in part 3387134 and did have continuity on the outside terminals but the inside terminals I did not have continuity. I took the lead wires off, turned the dryer on and made continuity using needlenose pliers and the heating element still did not shut off.

I am wondering if I should install the kit, or if I need another part...help!:confused:

Thanks Nat. What about prt 3387134 - or is it working correctly with the inside terminals not having continuity?

Thanks - I really appreciate it

My part on my dryer has 4 terminals though. This is what it looks like:
Whirlpool Dryer Thermostat 3387134 [Dryer Thermostat 3387134 A] - $12.95 : Appliance Parts from Midwest Appliance Parts, Appliance Part Service, Chicago, Water Filters, Appliance Parts Chicago

thats the one that is on there and we bought it brand new.the diagram on theback of the dryer is calling it a thermostat heater 5600-8400 ohms I believe sorry to be a pain I'm just not sure if this is my only problem or what

Does the element itself have continuity?

Nat