4055578027 Genuine Heating Element 2100W for Electrolux, Simpson, Westinghouse Dryers EDV605 SDV501 SDV601 WDV5051 LD505EB 39S500M 0353300002

A dryer that tumbles happily but never gets warm almost always has a heating problem, and the element is the first suspect. 4055578027 is the genuine Electrolux group box type element rated at 2100W. It is listed for Simpson SDV401, SDV501 and SDV601 models, Westinghouse WDV5051 and WDV6051, Electrolux EDV505 and EDV605, and LD500B, LD505EB, LD605EB and 39 series machines. It also carries the numbers 0353300002, A13293501 and 140132935010.

Clothes dryer running but not heating?

The element warms the air that the fan draws through the drum, and this is the box type version of it. Over time the coil wire thins and eventually breaks, often after years of overheating caused by a clogged lint filter or a squashed exhaust duct. The usual signs are a cold or barely warm drum, drying times that double, or loads that come out damp even on a long cycle. A tripped thermal cut-out can cause the same symptoms, so it pays to test both before ordering.

Part details

• Genuine Electrolux group part 4055578027
• Box type heating element, 2100W
• Cross referenced to 0353300002, A13293501 and 140132935010
• Listed for 36 Electrolux, Simpson and Westinghouse dryer models

Replacing the dryer element

Unplug the dryer and allow it to cool. Take photos of the wiring and of any thermal cut-outs attached near the element before disconnecting anything. Clean all lint from the element area and the exhaust path while it is open, since blocked airflow is what kills most elements. Reconnect the terminals exactly as before and run the dryer on a heat setting to confirm warm air.

Questions about this part

Why did my old element burn out?

The most common cause is restricted airflow. A lint filter that isn't cleaned every load, a crushed or blocked exhaust duct, or lint packed inside the cabinet makes the element run hot. Clear those before fitting the new one so it lasts.