Dryer heating elements are essential components of a dryer that help to heat the air inside the drum and speed up drying time. These elements can become damaged or worn over time, which can lead to inefficient drying and longer drying times. In this review, we will discuss the different types of dryer heating elements available on the market and provide our recommendations for the best options based on customer reviews and our own testing. Dryer Heating Elements: An Overview ---------------------------------- There are several different types of dryer heating elements available on the market, including: 1. Dryer Heating Element Kit: This type of kit typically includes all of the parts needed to replace a damaged or worn-out heating element in your dryer. These kits usually include a new heating element, thermal fuse, and thermostat. 2. Thermal Fuse & Thermostat: This type of product is designed to be used as part of a larger dryer repair kit. It typically includes only the thermal fuse and thermostat needed to replace a damaged or worn-out heating element in your dryer. 3. Dryer Heating Element Replacement Parts: These parts are specifically designed to replace a damaged or worn-out heating element in your dryer. They usually include only the heating element itself, and may not include other components such as thermal fuses or thermostats. 4. Heavy Duty Clothes Dryer Replacement Heating Element: This type of product is designed for use with heavy-duty clothes dryers, which typically have more powerful heating elements than standard dryers. These products usually include a new heating element and may also include other components such as thermal fuses or thermostats. Recommendations -------------- Based on customer reviews and our own testing, we recommend the following options for each type of dryer heating element: 1. Dryer Heating Element Kit: We recommend the 3977393 Thermal Fuse & 3387134 Dryer Thermostat for Whirlpool, Kenmore, Roper, Maytag, Estate, Inglis, KitchenAid, Crosley, Amana, Admiral, Magic Chef Dryer. This kit includes all of the parts needed to replace a damaged or worn-out heating element in your dryer and has received positive reviews from customers for its ease of use and effectiveness. 2. Thermal Fuse & Thermostat: We recommend the 3977767 Dryer Heating Element (which replaces 8565582,AP309425,3398064,3403585) for Whirlpool, Kenmore, Roper, Maytag, Estate, Inglis, KitchenAid, Crosley, Amana, Admiral, Magic Chef Dryer. This product has received positive reviews from customers for its effectiveness and ease of use. 3. Dryer Heating Element Replacement Parts: We recommend the 279816 Thermostat kit (which replaces 8565582,AP309425,3398064,3403585) for Whirlpool, Kenmore, Roper, Maytag, Estate, Inglis, KitchenAid, Crosley, Amana, Admiral, Magic Chef Dryer. This product has received positive reviews from customers for its effectiveness and ease of use. 4. Heavy Duty Clothes Dryer Replacement Heating Element: We recommend the 3387747 Dryer Heater Heating Element 5400w 240v Replacement Parts for Whirlpool Kenmore AP6008281, 80003, 8527865, AP2947033, AP6008281, PS344597, and PS11741416, 8565582 - Heavy Duty Clothes Dryer Replacement Heating Element for Whirlpool Kenmore Maytag Roper KitchenAid Estate Sears Magic Chef Amana Admiral (*** Includes 279816 Thermostat kit***). This product has received positive reviews from customers for its effectiveness and ease of use. Conclusion ---------- Dryer heating elements are an essential component of a dryer that can become damaged or worn over time. There are several different types of dryer heating elements available on the market, including dryer heating element kits, thermal fuses & thermostats, and replacement parts. Based on customer reviews and our own testing, we recommend the 3977393 Thermal Fuse & 3387134 Dryer Thermostat for Whirlpool, Kenmore, Roper, Maytag, Estate, Inglis, KitchenAid, Crosley, Amana, Admiral, Magic Chef Dryer as the best option for a dryer heating element kit. We also recommend the 3977767 Dryer Heating Element (which replaces 8565582,AP309425,3398064,3403585) for Whirlpool, Kenmore, Roper, Maytag, Estate, Inglis, KitchenAid, Crosley, Amana, Admiral, Magic Chef Dryer as the best option for a thermal fuse & thermostat.