Product review (5 stars): I think this is better. Fit
Purchased as a replacement for a Whirlpool Duet dryer.
Re: 'metal was thinner' : I measured about 0.090" thickness on the original and about 0.085" on this unit.
Construction: The insulators on the new unit were different in that they held the heating wire in multiple places, vs 1 on the original. I think this is better.
Fit: Perfect
Operation: It works!