This kit includes 1 x 8544771 Dryer Heating Element and 1 x 279973 Thermal Fuse & Thermostat Cut Off Kit. It fixes the following symptoms: No heat or not enough heat, Takes too long to dry, Too hot, Will not start. This dryer Heating Element was specifically designed to look and function the same as the original on your Dryer. The thermostat (as known as Thermal Cut-Off kit) acts as a safety mechanism that keeps the dryer from overheating