{"product_id":"xpartco-we4m160-dryer-high-limit-thermostat","title":"XPARTCO WE4M160 Dryer High Limit Thermostat","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; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eXPARTCO WE4M160 Dryer High Limit Thermostat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe XPARTCO WE4M160 is an aftermarket replacement high limit (safety) thermostat for GE, Hotpoint, and Kenmore dryers, and for some Fisher \u0026amp; Paykel dryers. This safety thermostat is part of the dryer's heating circuit. It shuts off power to the heating element when the dryer gets too hot, which protects the dryer from overheating. GE catalogs the original as the \"Thermostat Safety Left.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a direct-fit aftermarket replacement for the original GE thermostat. If a high limit thermostat trips or fails, it is worth checking the cause of the overheating at the same time. A clogged lint trap or restricted exhaust vent is a common culprit.\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\u003eXPARTCO WE4M160 High Limit Thermostat\u003c\/strong\u003e replaces the safety thermostat on a GE, Hotpoint, or Kenmore dryer that overheats, shuts off during the heat cycle, or won't heat because the thermostat has opened or failed. \u003cem\u003eClassic symptom: the dryer gets too hot or quits on heat, and a vent check shows the airflow is clear.\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 runs too hot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDryer shuts off the heat during a cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDryer runs but doesn't heat because the safety thermostat has opened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDryer won't start if the thermostat has failed open\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 thermostat directly replaces the following part numbers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: monospace; font-size: 15px; color: #0f172a; font-weight: bold; line-height: 2.2;\"\u003eWE4M160, WE04M0160, L210-30F, AGE25640, AP2042573, AH267911, EA267911, EAP267911, PD00008081, PS267911\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 4px; font-size: 15px; color: #475569;\"\u003eThese numbers span generations of GE's own part numbering for this thermostat. Confirm against your dryer's parts diagram, or contact our support team, if your model calls out a different number.\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 thermostat is listed for \u003cstrong\u003eGE, Hotpoint, and Kenmore dryers\u003c\/strong\u003e and for some \u003cstrong\u003eFisher \u0026amp; Paykel dryers\u003c\/strong\u003e, including these examples:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pom-list-green\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGE DBLR333EE0CC, DBSR453EA0WW, DBXR453EA0AA, DBXR463EB0CC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGE DPXR475EW0WW, DPSF505GW0WW, DCCB330ED0WC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel numbers 61140418, 62160T3WB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFisher \u0026amp; Paykel DE70FA1-96971, DE60FA2-96983\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 The models above are a small sample of a list of hundreds, not a full list. GE sells more than one safety thermostat for its dryers, including the WE4M137, so check your model number against your dryer's parts diagram, or contact our support team to verify fit before ordering.\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\u003eDirect-fit aftermarket high limit (safety) thermostat for GE-built dryers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShuts off power to the heating element when the dryer overheats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces GE WE4M160 and the older WE04M0160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed for GE, Hotpoint, Kenmore, and some Fisher \u0026amp; Paykel dryers\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\u003eXPWE4M160\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOEM Part Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWE4M160\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDryer High Limit (Safety) Thermostat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAftermarket Replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE, Hotpoint, Kenmore \u0026amp; Some Fisher \u0026amp; Paykel Dryers\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 Power Before Installing\u003c\/strong\u003e Unplug the dryer before beginning, and shut off the gas supply first on gas models. Wear work gloves to protect your hands. Follow your model's service guide to reach the thermostat, note the wire positions before disconnecting them, and fit the new thermostat in the same position. Before closing the dryer, clean the lint trap and check the exhaust vent for restrictions, since poor airflow is a common cause of overheating.\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\"\u003eMy dryer is running too hot. Is this the part I need?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eThis thermostat is designed to cut power to the heating element when the dryer overheats, and a failed one can cause heating problems. Clear the lint trap and exhaust vent first, since restricted airflow is a common cause of overheating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eIs this the same as the WE4M137 high limit thermostat?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eThey are different GE part numbers, so don't assume they are interchangeable. Check your model number against your parts diagram, or contact our support team, before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eIs WE4M160 the same as WE04M0160?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eYes. WE04M0160 is the older GE number for this thermostat, and WE4M160 is the current number. This thermostat replaces both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eWill this fit my dryer?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eIt is listed for hundreds of GE, Hotpoint, Kenmore, and some Fisher \u0026amp; Paykel dryers, but the model list above is only a sample. Check your model number against your parts diagram, or contact our support team and we'll verify it before you order.\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. We stock components for all major appliance brands and offer fast shipping from our U.S. warehouse. 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