This high limit thermostat is about an inch and a half long. This thermostat will cut out when the internal temperature of your dryer reaches 240 degrees Fahrenheit, and cut back in when the temperature drops forty degrees.
Home Depot Number: HD11740646
Manufacturer Part Number#:
WP303395
Manufactured by:
Whirlpool
for Maytag, Crosley, Jenn-Air, International
Why buy the real thing?
OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. Simply put, this means that the company who made your appliance is also supplying the replacement part for it.