Thank you so much for your detailed video on how to replace the heating element. I followed your directions step by step, ordered the same heating element kit you did from Amazon, and successfully replaced the unit. The only thing I could not do was to put the heating element back in without removing the drum. I was a little apprehensive about this but was able to do it successfully. Bottom line...we're drying clothes again! Thank you, Micah, for literally saving me a few hundred $$'s on a repair bill and even more if we decided to buy a new dryer. Very appreciative of you taking the time to post this information. 🙂
Just did mine, parts were from Amazon though, we’ll see if they last. Your video was quite helpful. Much appreciated! We’ve both done a good deed today!
Thanks for the video, very well explained!!!!! People, this is an easy repair: Phillips head screw driver the only tool you need…. Kit cost me $100 from local appliance parts store, saved hundreds in labor…. Time to repair:45 minutes.
Your video was very helpful! Easy to follow and understand. Thank you for taking us on this journey, because of it, I now have a functional dryer again!
Great video tutorial. This is the second time I've replaced the element in mine, but certainly needed the refresher course. Just FYI, the two screws that are different on the face of the dryer is for swapping the door to the other side of the dryer (it's ambidextrous). 😀
Good news and bad news. The good news is your video was great and got this replaced with no issues. The dryer wasn’t heating and now it is! The bad news is my wife now has her eyes on a new washer and dryer anyways! Lol
Thanks Micah! I have an exact model as you have. Just ordered the part. Hope it works out for me. I have this dryer since 2010. Will update when I finish the replacement.
Thanks! I hope it works for you. Take you time, there are a lot of sharp edges in there! Also try to clean all of the lint out while you have it open. After 13 years, I'm sure you have a lot of build-up.
Amazon parts are crap, cheap but crap. My brother in law replaced the thermistor and heating element with Amazon parts. Replaced the thermistor when he gifted me his dryer and now I am having to replace the element in less than a year!
Amazon doesn't care about quality control, they just care about reviews. Most people that post reviews do it within a week of their purchases. If the product is going to fail it will be in the first 3 to 9 months after they've already posted there good review. Amazon maybe cheaper, but my time and the downtime of whatever appliance I'm having to work on is worth more to me. Reputable appliance repair stores carry most parts you will need, but if not ask about a reputable dealer you can order from. A little more money saved a lot of down time and your time of having to replace parts again and again.
Part came yesterday. Installed today. The only issue I had was my mistake: I forgot to reconnect the door sensor! Heating now and my wife thinks I am a genius!!! Thanks again for a very thorough video.
Great explanation. What is the trick to releasing the tabs from under the dryer that connect the metal housing under/ in front of the heating element. The unit is loose, but can’t get the carriage free because of the tabs. I’m ready to bend them. Help please
Hi. Thx for the video. I did this 2 years ago with the drum removed for easy access to heating element. This time I tried your way and got stuck when trying to get the heating element out. Even if I managed to get it out, I did not see how you put it back where the circular end of the heating element enclosure has to fit in the back with tabs - which one will be doing blind (can't see the back) I very much would like to do this without removing the drum. Can you explain how you were able to align the backend of heating element enclosure and get it fitted?
@@MicahMartinDIY I had to phone a friend and he was able to pit the element back in a couple of min. It is tricky but if you can pull it off, saves a ton of time removing the drum. Excellent video
Ok this gave me the confidence to try it out myself! I notice the « cooling » light is still on even after you’ve replaced the element. Mine is not producing heat and the « cooling » light stays on, but I thought this was some sort of error code. Shouldn’t this display change once you’ve fixed the issue?
I'm glad you are tackling it! No, "cooling" is a feature. It cools the clothes down by blowing unheated air at the end of the cycle while continuing to spin. This way your clothes wrinkle less from being left in the dryer.
Great video. I have the same dryer and I got everything apart, but I couldn't get the heating element to detach from the back and pull out. Any advice on what I should do to detach it?
So come to find out the stand wouldn't come out because it was screwed into the heating element shell and the shell wouldn't come out because it had a screw into the bracket at the back, were they supposed to be screwed in?
You wouldn't happen to know where I could get that replacement blue wire that connects from the thermostat to the heating element? I went to Lowe's and they were of no help.
For some reason, my dryer had a LOT of lint buildup within my lint trap, so I opened the lint trap ( I didn't unscrew anything or take open the actual dryer) and it smelled bad ever since? Any tips
I'd start with a good brushing. Search for dryer lint brushes on Amazon. Then I'd go ahead and clean your vent. You can DIY that one too. If you have a cheap flex hose, just replace it. Lint build up in the folds and can cause moisture to stay there and have odor.
