Product review (5 stars): Authentic WHIRLPOOL Quality
Just adding my review because some of the elements available are not OEM.  This one is a very good quality;  it's obvious based on the wire gauge and build.
By the way, when you go to change it out (which is not at all difficult for anyone who's a bit mechanical), there is a screw on the 'plug' side holding it in place.  Give a good tug to get the old one out.  Even though you can replace from the front only - it may be a good opportunity to take the back off as well and clean out the whole inside of the dryer.  If you're still not getting heat, check the Hi-limit thermostat and the thermal cut-off.  Our fuse had shorted out, and while you're replacing the element it's just another $40 or so.  That dryer is basically like a big blow dryer, with a motor for the drum.  When we saw who each of the components fit together inside, we were much happier with Whirlpool.  With a little routine maintenance and the odd amazon replacement part, I'd expect the whole dryer to remain functional for a lot longer.