The Dishwasher Heating Element is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool dishwashers. It is a vital heating component that raises water temperatures sufficiently for sanitizing dishes during hot rinse cycles. Proper heat is essential to drying fully. Causes of a bad heating element can include scaling or mineral deposition over time that insulates it from conducting heat. Physical damage like burnouts or breaks in coils/wires are also possible. Symptoms of a faulty element are: Dishes failing to get fully dry at the end of cycles Low wash water temperatures Buzzing, clicking or strange noises from under the dishwasher With a screwdriver and wrench set, you can replace the heating element yourself. Before you replace it, make sure to disconnect your power source. Once that's done, pull out your dishwasher. Then, disconnect the wires and use a wrench to remove the old element before installing the new one. Finally, slide the dishwasher back into its original location and reconnect the power! This part fixes the following symptomsNot drying dishes properlyNot cleaning dishes properlyPart Number W10518394 (AP5690151) replaces 2977737, 8194250, 8563007, 8572861, PS8260087, W10134009, W10441445, W10518394VP.