The High Limit Thermostat is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool dryers. Located on the heater housing, it functions as a critical safety component monitoring drum compartment temperatures. L295-50F. Causes of thermostat failure include normal conductor fatigue from many heating cycles over extended usage. Chemical degradation potentially infiltrates components as well. Symptoms of an ineffective high-limit thermostat include: Dryer fails to automatically disengage heat above certain temperatures Decreased safety risking overheating scenarios Dryer will not start Dryer shuts off prematurely This is a genuine Whirlpool OEM replacement this part is also compatible with Maytag, Jenn-Air and some Kenmore models.Part Number WP3391914 (AP6008321) replaces 3391914, 526282, PS11741456.