{"product_id":"wp8577891-dryer-genuine-high-limit-thermostat-ap6013527-8577891-314654","title":"WP8577891 Dryer Genuine High Limit Thermostat AP6013527, 8577891, 314654","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.pom { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; color: #1e293b; line-height: 1.75; }\n  .pom *, .pom *::before, .pom *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .pom h2 { font-size: 21px; font-weight: 900; color: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 12px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }\n  .pom h3 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 900; color: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 12px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }\n  .pom-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 22px; margin-bottom: 16px; }\n  .pom-card-blue { background: #eff6ff; border-color: #bfdbfe; }\n  .pom-card-green { background: #f0fdf4; border-color: #bbf7d0; }\n  .pom-qa { background: #eff6ff; border-left: 4px solid #1e40af; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 16px 20px; margin-bottom: 16px; }\n  .pom-qa-label { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #1e40af; margin: 0 0 6px; }\n  .pom ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }\n  .pom ul li { position: relative; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 16px; }\n  .pom ul li::before { content: \"\"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 9px; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: #1e40af; }\n  .pom-list-green li::before { background: #15803d; }\n  .pom-specs-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; }\n  .pom-specs-table tr { border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9; }\n  .pom-specs-table tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .pom-specs-table td { padding: 9px 4px; }\n  .pom-specs-table td:first-child { color: #1e293b; width: 45%; font-style: italic; }\n  .pom-specs-table td:last-child { font-weight: 700; color: #0f172a; }\n  .pom-warning { background: #fffbeb; border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; color: #92400e; line-height: 1.65; }\n  .pom-warning strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }\n  .pom-faq-item { margin-bottom: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9; }\n  .pom-faq-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }\n  .pom-faq-q { font-weight: 700; color: #0f172a; margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; }\n  .pom-faq-a { font-size: 15px; color: #334155; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; }\n  .pom-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 14px; }\n  .pom-badge { background: #f0fdf4; border: 1px solid #bbf7d0; color: #15803d; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 999px; }\n  .pom p { margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 16px; }\n  .pom p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; } \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWP8577891 Genuine OEM Whirlpool Dryer High-Limit Thermostat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WP8577891 is a genuine Whirlpool OEM high-limit thermostat for Whirlpool, Maytag, Jenn-Air, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, and Roper dryers. This part combines two functions in a single component: it acts as a safety mechanism that shuts off the heating element when the dryer overheats, and it includes an inlet thermistor that monitors the temperature of the inlet air feeding into the dryer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRated L260-68F: the heating element cuts out once internal temperature reaches 260°F, and kicks back in once temperature drops to 192°F, a 68°F differential built into the design. Weighing approximately 0.08 lbs, with package dimensions of 4.33\" x 3.43\" x 0.79\". Because this is a safety-critical component, a malfunctioning thermostat can shut off the dryer even when it isn't actually overheating, in addition to producing the more expected overheating symptom if it fails to trip when it should. Symptoms include the dryer overheating, blown thermal fuses, or the dryer shutting off unexpectedly during a cycle. It directly replaces 8577891, 314654, AP6013527, AWP48573, EAP11746753, OEM18040590, L260-68F, L126.7-37.7C, PD00003286, PS11746753.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-qa\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-qa-label\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWP8577891 Genuine OEM Whirlpool Dryer High-Limit Thermostat\u003c\/strong\u003e fixes Whirlpool, Maytag, Jenn-Air, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, and Roper dryers with overheating, blown thermal fuses, or unexpected shutoffs during a cycle. L260-68F rating. Replaces 8577891, 314654, AP6013527, AWP48573, EAP11746753, OEM18040590, L260-68F, L126.7-37.7C, PD00003286, PS11746753. \u003cem\u003eTest the old thermostat's continuity with a multimeter before ordering — one customer found this quick check would have confirmed the part was actually needed before they bought a replacement.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Problems This Part Fixes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDryer overheating during a cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDryer blowing thermal fuses repeatedly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDryer shutting off unexpectedly, even when it doesn't seem to be overheating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDryer not heating properly due to a malfunctioning safety cutoff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIrregular or inconsistent drying cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: 900; color: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 8px; letter-spacing: -0.01em;\"\u003eCross Reference Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #475569; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003ePart numbers can change over a product's lifecycle as manufacturers update designs or release new appliance models. For your convenience, we've included any known superseded, alternate, or cross-reference part numbers that match this item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReplaces Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dryer high-limit thermostat directly replaces the following OEM and cross-reference part numbers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: monospace; font-size: 15px; color: #0f172a; font-weight: bold; line-height: 2.2;\"\u003eWP8577891, 8577891, 314654, AP6013527, AWP48573, EAP11746753, OEM18040590, L260-68F, L126.7-37.7C, PD00003286, PS11746753\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 4px; font-size: 15px; color: #475569;\"\u003eIf your part number is not listed above, contact our support team before ordering and we will verify compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card pom-card-blue\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis high-limit thermostat is compatible with select \u003cstrong\u003eWhirlpool electric dryers\u003c\/strong\u003e, and also fits select Maytag, Jenn-Air, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, and Roper dryers built on the Whirlpool platform, including model numbers such as MED6600TQ0, WED6200SW0, WED6200SW1, WED6600VU0, WED6600VW0, WED6600WL0, YMED6600TQ0, YWED6200SW1, YWED6600VU0, YWED6600VW0, and YWED6600WL0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px; font-size: 15px; color: #92400e; background: #fffbeb; border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always verify your full model number before ordering, since Whirlpool uses different high-limit thermostat designs across its dryer lineup. Contact our support team with your model number if you're unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Whirlpool OEM part — factory-specified opening and reset temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines high-limit thermostat and inlet thermistor functions in one component\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolves \"overheating,\" \"blown thermal fuses,\" and \"unexpected shutoff mid-cycle\" symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eL260-68F rating — opens at 260°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatically resetting — no replacement needed after each trip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect drop-in replacement matching the original mounting and terminal configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces 8577891, 314654, AP6013527, AWP48573, EAP11746753, OEM18040590, L260-68F, L126.7-37.7C, PD00003286, PS11746753\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Whirlpool, Maytag, Jenn-Air, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, and Roper dryers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine OEM replacement — guaranteed fit, materials, and performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 30-minute repair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pom-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWP8577891\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDryer High-Limit Thermostat with Inlet Thermistor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenuine OEM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhirlpool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL260-68F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatically resetting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 0.08 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.33\" x 3.43\" x 0.79\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepair Difficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy — approx. 30 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 high-limit thermostat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Brands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhirlpool, Maytag, Jenn-Air, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Unplug Dryer Before Starting — Test With A Multimeter Before Assuming It's This Part\u003c\/strong\u003e Disconnect power at the outlet or shut off the circuit breaker before beginning. Wear work gloves. Unscrew and remove the dryer's exhaust vent hose, then use a nut driver to remove the back panel. Locate the high-limit thermostat, typically mounted near the heating element housing. Before removing the old part, test it with a multimeter set to continuity — a healthy thermostat shows continuity; one that doesn't should be replaced. Photograph the wiring before disconnecting anything. Disconnect the wire terminals from the old thermostat, remove its mounting screw, and pull it free. Install the new WP8577891 in the same position, reconnect the wire terminals, and secure the mounting screw. Reattach the back panel and exhaust vent hose. Restore power and run a full test cycle to confirm normal, consistent heating with no premature shutoffs. Tools needed: nut driver, flat-head screwdriver, multimeter, work gloves.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eHow do I know if this thermostat has actually failed before I order one?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eTest the old thermostat with a multimeter set to continuity before ordering — it's a simple, quick check. One customer specifically noted they wished they had tested the part first: they ordered a replacement, then discovered testing the old one with a multimeter was easy to do and would have confirmed whether they actually needed the new part before buying it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eMy dryer shuts off even though it doesn't feel like it's overheating. Could this still be the thermostat?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eYes. A malfunctioning high-limit thermostat can shut off the dryer even when actual temperatures are normal, not just when the dryer is genuinely running too hot. If your dryer stops mid-cycle without an obvious overheating cause, this thermostat is worth testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eShould I replace other parts at the same time as this thermostat?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eIf your dryer has also blown a thermal fuse, it's worth replacing the fuse and any related thermal cutoff components together with this thermostat, since they often fail from the same underlying overheating cause. Also check your exhaust venting for restrictions while you have the dryer open, since blocked airflow is a common root cause of repeated thermal component failures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eIs this an OEM or aftermarket part?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eThis is a genuine OEM part, manufactured by Whirlpool to factory specifications — guaranteed fit, materials, and performance. It matches the original opening and reset temperatures and mounting configuration of the high-limit thermostat originally installed in your dryer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card pom-card-green\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShop With Confidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA U.S.-based appliance parts retailer specializing in genuine OEM and high-quality replacement parts. 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