Whirlpool 279052 Dryer Thermostat 3w L250

The Whirlpool 279052 Dryer Thermostat 3w L250 is a significant safeguarding aspect for your clothes dryer. It functions as a switch to regulate the interior temperature of the dryer. Normally closed, the thermostat opens its contacts when the temperature reaches a predetermined level, halting the heating element and protecting the dryer from overheating. This avoids potential fire threats and protects your clothing from heat damage. The thermostat is located within the dryer's exhaust stream and monitors the air temperature as it circulates. As the dryer heats up, so does the air temperature. When the preset limit is reached, the thermostat's bimetallic strip expands, causing the switch to open and the heating element to turn off.