Frigidaire Smooth Top Burners Don't Work- How to Troubleshoot Different Kinds

In this video, I show you how to troubleshoot and replace both infinite switches as well as elements for Frigidaire smooth-top (glass top) stoves. In this, I deal with both Robert Shaw and Ego style infinite switches, which have different characteristics to troubleshoot with the element, so by the end of the video, you should have a fantastic understanding of both styles and how they work.
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[@lightfusegetaway]

Wow, great coverage of this issue. My Frigidaire range is working well but I'm saving this video for future reference!

[@cabot100]

Great video, thank you for walking us through this process.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michellwithoutthee6792]

@@bensappliancesandjunk Hi Ben, I have an 15 year old Amana fridge that isn't cooling well and since I'm a bit handy I'd like to work on it myself. Do you offer any live/personal technical help (free or fee-based)? I don't have social media but if you have an email that's better for communication, please provide. Thanks!

[@ogee634]

Absolutely love the troubleshooting videos.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Glad you like them!

[@LarrySybrandt]

I don't own a Frigidaire glass top stove, but I enjoy your videos! Subscribed and liked.

[@zekenzy6486]

Great Video. Thank you for sharing. Have a nice weekend

[@normalizedaudio2481]

Good multi meter tutorial.

[@4zooflorida]

Thank you! I have the glass top Frigidaire where the glass edge slides over the countertop. The knobs are in the front, but I assume it would look the same behind the knobs where the infinite switches are. The front left burner is out, so I am going to replace it, after going through the troubleshooting. Again, thank you!

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Yes should be identical

[@DavidReyes0224]

awesome video. would you take a look at the lg top load washer WT8400CW?

[@vickslab4608]

GE stove very similar.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Yes definitely

[@carguy4243]

I don't know if their quality has dropped, but my Frigidaire Smoothtop is 25 years old and no issues so far.

[@eastcounty4605]

HVAC tech here with a question. Where would I go to get training on appliance repair. I really haven't found a program here in southern California, San Diego specifically. Please!!!

[@derekcox6531]

Would this same procedure apply to an lg glass top stove?

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

In general yes

[@alcampbell1958]

My apartment stove heats up and I hear a click and it goes out. The element lights up and you feel heat but it doesn’t boil water as it needs too. Unsure if I replace the infinite switch would solve this.

[@californiadreamn6170]

I have a hotpoint electric stove. The handle bows out too far and blocks the side cabinet drawer. Can I replace it with a handle from another maker?

[@ppipowerclass]

Any update on the contacts for inside of a whirlpool electric dryer timer?

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Not yet sadly

[@SVRockChalk]

What if the banner is on or off? The temperature settings do not work on. It is off or burned everything?

[@mbe102]

I'm having a similar issue with mine. Its either it shuts off way too early and doesn't heat up properly... or it just gets hot to the damn max and never shuts off... its messed up. Cheap garbage, sadly.

[@Ro-Zizz]

sekkund

[@oxygon2850]

Were you trying to be funny wearing latex gloves to protect you from 240 volts?

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Kind of yes

[@henrythoreau3681]

I remember in my grandparents day that they released a stove that didn't get hot. It was just a EM coil that heated up a coil on the pan itself. The pot was the only thing that got hot. It didn't catch on, but nothing useful ever does, does it.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Sounds similar to an induction coil... they do make those today

[@spinnymathingy3149]

Ben Ben Ben, what on earth are you trying to do, giving advice to people to repair something in this manner is so reckless and irresponsible. Don’t know where to start, ok , you suggest to use rubber gloves to work on live 💥 wiring, dude that’s just insane. Then there’s the concept that someone who’s not a trained professional can safely dismantle and reassemble such an appliance and guarantee the ongoing safety of themselves and their family members, the amperage available to a stove is huge and is relentless in causing injuries or death, in a flash so to speak. Then there’s the eventuality of risk of fire, yeh try arguing with your insurance company why they won’t cover replacing your burnt out house because fire investigation determines an unregistered person incorrectly wired up the stove. Sorry for the PSA but there needs to be an adult in the room

[@4zooflorida]

Sounds like you are from the government. The adults in the room can figure out how to replace a modular unit by watching the video.

[@spinnymathingy3149]

@@4zooflorida , aaah, no, I’m just well versed in insurance claims and fire investigation. There’s a really good reason that being an electrician is a 4 year apprenticeship, but whatever, I suppose you probably prescribe to home dentistry too.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

What's your suggestion to deal with live voltage to the element? It's easy to criticize but I don't see you offering a better solution at all..

[@hubert8237]

While I totally agree that this is not a diy project and an electrical fire hazard issue, you are completely wrong about homeowner insurance issues. Unless you commit arson, you will still receive coverage for doing careless or stupid things.

[@kamalabbady6778]

Go fuck your self, they guy is helping 1000 of peoples you just a hater