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How hard is it to replace dryer heating element?
Posted on 7/28/17 at 9:30 am
Posted on 7/28/17 at 9:30 am
Dryer quit drying. That is supposed to be to most common reason. Model is len2000wpg
The parts seem cheap and don't want to blow cash on house call by repairman
The parts seem cheap and don't want to blow cash on house call by repairman
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Posted on 7/28/17 at 9:31 am to prplhze2000
Not hard at all. I changed mine after a little googling
Posted on 7/28/17 at 9:31 am to prplhze2000
Completely stopped drying? Not even slightly warm?
Posted on 7/28/17 at 9:32 am to prplhze2000
Can you turn a few screws? It's very simple. You can probably find a YouTube video for your specific model
Posted on 7/28/17 at 9:32 am to prplhze2000
Posted on 7/28/17 at 9:32 am to prplhze2000
I bought a new element off eBay, watched a few YouTube videos, and changed it myself. LIKE A BOSS.
You can do it. Just give yourself ample time and keep track of your screws.
You'll also want your vacuum around to suck all the lint up while you're in there. It will
be everywhere. Cleaning it will improve its efficiency.
You can do it. Just give yourself ample time and keep track of your screws.
You'll also want your vacuum around to suck all the lint up while you're in there. It will
be everywhere. Cleaning it will improve its efficiency.
Posted on 7/28/17 at 9:33 am to prplhze2000
pretty easy. I've changed the element on 2 dryers in the last few years. But, sometimes it's not the element.there is a type of fuse involved. (Maybe fuse is the wrong term) but, there is another part that can go out. Burned element is pretty easy to spot.
Posted on 7/28/17 at 9:34 am to MorbidTheClown
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pretty easy. I've changed the element on 2 dryers in the last few years. But, sometimes it's not the element.there is a type of fuse involved. (Maybe fuse is the wrong term) but, there is another part that can go out. Burned element is pretty easy to spot.
Thermal Fuse is usually the first thing to check.
Posted on 7/28/17 at 9:34 am to MorbidTheClown
Thermal fuse. That could be it too. Once it trips you have to replace it. Also not difficult
Posted on 7/28/17 at 9:35 am to prplhze2000
Easy as hell, but check it with a multimeter first. FYI, it's gonna glow really bright the first time you use a new one.
This post was edited on 7/28/17 at 9:37 am
Posted on 7/28/17 at 9:36 am to prplhze2000
Not hard. Mine went out last fall. 3 days before opening day of deer season to be exact.
I ordered heating element on Amazon Prime and it came in Friday a noon. I had it changed and was out the door headed to the camp by 3. A few youtube videos and I was good to go.
I ordered heating element on Amazon Prime and it came in Friday a noon. I had it changed and was out the door headed to the camp by 3. A few youtube videos and I was good to go.
Posted on 7/28/17 at 9:36 am to TigerRob20
yep, pulled the element out, went to buy a new on. The guy at the parts place tested it and said it was good. replace the fuse.
Posted on 7/28/17 at 9:36 am to prplhze2000
For a normal person, not hard at all. For you.....
Posted on 7/28/17 at 9:38 am to MardiGrasCajun
Took longer to dry over last few months and finally stopped getting warm yesterday. Dryer ten years old. Bought new. Whirlpool
Posted on 7/28/17 at 9:39 am to prplhze2000
Not sure where you are located. But, there is a place Dixie appliance parts on 74 in gonzales. They have tons of parts there and they know their shite.
Posted on 7/28/17 at 9:41 am to prplhze2000
quote:Pretty easy
How hard is it to replace dryer heating element?
quote:completely incorrect
That is supposed to be to most common reason.
It's very unlikely for the element to go bad. It's just wire. You can easily do a continuity check.
Posted on 7/28/17 at 9:42 am to prplhze2000
quote:Napoleon is back. Saw him on here last night.
Took longer to dry over last few months and finally stopped getting warm yesterday. Dryer ten years old. Bought new. Whirlpool
Dryer heating elements are ridiculously easy to replace and cheap.
What's the model #?
Posted on 7/28/17 at 9:45 am to prplhze2000
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Took longer to dry over last few months and finally stopped getting warm yesterday.
May be two issues. The reason it started to take longer is your lint trap may have become clogged over time, especially if the trap vents vertical in the wall. So, as the trap became more clogged, the efficiency went down and the dryer would hit it's high temp in the element area quicker, thus not drying. At some point, the stress on the element probably cooked it. Check your lint trap to see if it's clogged up while changing the element. Personally, I'd check that trap before buying the element. It may be your only issue.
This post was edited on 7/28/17 at 9:47 am
Posted on 7/28/17 at 9:45 am to prplhze2000
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Took longer to dry over last few months and finally stopped getting warm yesterday.
Elements don't slowly fizzle out. Either they work or they don't. You need to dig a little deeper into your problem. Maybe a lint clog caused the fuse or element to eventually fail due to an overheat problem.
Posted on 7/28/17 at 10:29 am to TDFreak
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You'll also want your vacuum around to suck all the lint up while y
I removed an entire years worth of lint from the innards of my dryer.
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