how to change a heating element in a dryer

In this video we will change a heating element in a dryer.
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[@copperhoosier9476]

Thank you I spent $25 on the kit to change out element and all fuses you saved me from buying a new dryer ☺️

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Glad I could help thank you for the comment.

[@user-js5pq2ql6z]

The man knows what he is doing and does an admirable job of sharing his know-how.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you so much my friend.

[@keithboyerN4TRN]

Thanks for the video. It was the help and info I needed. My heating element died after 20 years.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you so much for the comment glad to help you.

[@geraldabate6143]

you certainly did not have to apologize for filming because this was the best video I have seen yet on replacing the heating element and I am happy you demonstrated cleaning the vent shoot. Thanks so much!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you so much for the comment and watching.

[@sonrahparadise6938]

You're a life saver for this video. My girl thought she would have to buy a whole new dryer. Not if I can help it. Thank you sir.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

I'm sure you can do this thanks for the comment and watching.

[@MichaelHunt-wy1pc]

BB

[@the_yrodz1796]

I want to thank you for posting this video. Not only is it a step by step video, but you showed me how to clean the tube and what causes fires and you were so pleasant. As a single lady, I didn’t feel alone during this project! Thank you blessings your way!

[@debbieli9596]

This is the best tutorial I’ve found online by far! Thank you for taking the time to explain in detail

[@Robinson-Homestead]

You're very welcome!

[@jessiegirl4ever]

I could not have said that better myself, excellent video. Thank you!!!!

[@kitkat80088]

Thank you, truly!! I’m a broke college student that works full time. I was in despair thinking I had to figure out how to subtract 2-3 hours each week to go to the laundry mat. Watching this video, I went to the local parts guy, did exactly what you showed to do, and guess what?! I can do my own laundry again! Thank you again. I really appreciate people like you making video like this that genuinely makes a difference in our lives. You saved me money I did not have and time I could not waste. You’re a hero in overalls!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you for the comment and watching glad to help.

[@user-ug4zc4pk4r]

When I tell you Thank You I mean that from the heart and safety if our Home. The amount of lint I had compacted in the bottom of my blower compartment, you saved our lives.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for sharing. I'm so glad I could help God bless you my friend.

[@margaretchant5725]

GREAT JOB!!! This video helped me PERFECTLY!! Woo-Hoo!! You ROCK!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you so much glad I could help.

[@cassiesgrace109]

Wow this just helped us so much! My step father Howard Lambert had his own electrician business over 50 years and what I did pay attention to helps save money and comes in handy in daily management of my home. Arla was trying to replace our heating element when I came in here and I looked you up instead of 24 hours of wondering how to fix this dryer. It's done! Ty! 🙏

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Glad i could help you out Cassie.

[@bauguesh]

Thanks for the cleaning tips, especially on the vent/blower side. My daughter's 14 mo old dryer quit working. I bought a new heating element with a kit, that included all the thermostats & fuses. When I took the back off the entire inside was covered with a heavy layer of lint. In checking it out the two screws that hold the bottom right side of the lint/vent tube before the blower were just barely in there and had been letting all the lint & hot air go inside the dryer instead of out the vent to atmosphere. Once I cleaned it out following your instructions and replacing all the thermostats, fuses and heating element it ran like a charm. Later my daughter messaged me saying that I not only fixed it, I improved it, as clothes were drying in one cycle where before it was taking 2 or 3 timer cycles to get clothes dry. Simply was failed assembly/quality control issue at Whirlpool letting this unit out without checking that all the screws were tight.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

you are welcome glad it worked out for you

[@butchbarter]

Thank you for this video. I just replaced the heating element on my dryer, and it had the same broken piece. It was a sweet smell when it heated up for the first time.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

You saved your salf a lot of money right there thanks for sharing.

[@galememeeof6688]

You remind me of my Dad. He could fix anything, plus you clean up as you go-Bonus. I had a dryer repair man come in and he said the new models had (this is what I remember him saying) the heating element was now connected to the rotor arm or motor. I'm not sure if that was it but he said something that used to be two different pieces were now one piece and it would cost almost as much to replace that as it would to just get a new one. Plus he charged me about $50-75 dollar service charge that he would put toward a new one if I bought a new one from them. We ended up getting an older second hand one for $50 that works fine (knock on wood). If I would have watched this before this happened to mine I might have been able to tell what he was doing and if he was ripping me off. Anyway, thanks for the video and tell your wife she's a lucky woman to have you.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Gale I do these videos so everyone can see just how easy it is to do. Anyone can change a heating element just take your time next one you will get it Email me if you ever need help with anything I will do a video for [e-mail]

[@brucemvanhorn2]

I'm so glad you took pictures! I didn't think of that until after I had taken the wires off. This video was more useful than the one from the manufacturer.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the comment and watching glad to help.

[@kricket7526]

If you remember back in the day we used paper and pencil to make a picture. LOL

[@jb111082]

This video saved me from buying a new dryer! thanks man!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the comment glad to help you.

[@mgf121]

my heating element broke and i have to replace it exactly what happened the last time you have to clean the line quite often your video is awesome

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you for watching.

[@RubenFletcher]

You, Sir, should go into the handyman services. What you just did would have cost you $200 if you'd have called in a service man. And as you now know it only took a few minutes to do. Couple small jobs like that a day and you're done working. 👍

[@bentnickel7487]

Ruben Fletcher Kevin IS in the handyman service. He's privately employed by Julie. This repair cost her $60. and only family shares Kevin. :-D

[@aileenwagner2576]

The back of my dryer is exactly the same as yours. I bought multimeter to test mine out and that upper fuse u said was good in yours tested bad. Going to put it on tomorrow. Am hoping that is all thats wrong, but u did super job on this video!!! Im going to clean mine the way u did yours. Thank u sir! U have new subscriber ❤ happy laundry!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

I hope it all works out if I can help let me know.

[@jenmontgomery3850]

KEVIN!! THANK YOU!! This allowed me to fix my own dryer. You guys rocked and best video

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks Jen glad to help.

[@mssburr]

I love how she keeps talking over him... wish I could see his face each time😆😆😆 Great tutorial!!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the comment and watching

[@jamiecase249]

Video was great thank you got my Dryer fixed and saved money 👍

[@russellhamm]

Great video. very knowledgeable and step by step. Thank you!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Glad to help thanks for the comment and watching.

[@liberalmike27]

I love phones and their ability to record the assembled item--and to see where you can't get your eyeball. But another tip I've found useful--the wires are often crimped and in the same position for so long they hang right about to the place where you plug them in. And oftentimes the designers use different plugs where you literally can't plug the wrong one in. Not all of the time--but most of the time. It's just a good tip in a pinch, if you didn't happen to take a photo. Or you can put a the same magic marker mark on plug, and next to socket. You're really thorough. I'll bet that thing dried like new!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you i like to take pictures of things im working on it really helps when putting things back together.

[@gtessie9116]

😮That is a money saver video! thank you for uploading the exact same dryer as me.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the comment glad to help.

[@dalegreenholt3015]

wow., You had the same exact Electric dryer as I am working with- Thanks for so much useful info.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment and watching.

[@carolmonfiston1719]

Thanks so much fixing mine because of this video 💪🙌

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you so much for the comment glad to help.

[@pjrey]

hey kevin! thanks for your vids.. replaced many elements myself on electric driers... that snap fuse doesn't care which line goes where, it just is normally closed.. if it over heats, it breaks and stops current from going to the element. also, with your thermometer.. doesn't work well when you just shoot it anywhere, really wants to see something black.. i use black 3M electrical tape... gives you a much more accurate temp reading if you shoot at that.. give it a try, you will see

[@abilitycrafting864]

I've replaces most of the small things on my dryer over the years. The timer, the squirrel cage and today the heating element. It's almost 30 years old. What I've learned is that most things that are old can be repaired if you take the time to research it. I do not ever call a "professional" because I can't pay their prices. In our area they charge me $100 to come out and assess what I already know is wrong and then another $100 on top to return and fix it for an outrageous price. I paid $18.00 for the heating element on Amazon. Just get the dryer's model number and put it in the search bar with the part and presto, major savings. Thanks for making my research easier. It didn't used to be so easy as just looking on a computer.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for watching, glad i can help people save money by fixing things themselves.

[@abilitycrafting864]

@@Robinson-Homestead You probably saved me more than money. I cleaned the air vent like you showed and you have no idea what 30 years of buildup looks like. I took lint out by the pound. I even found a jigsaw blade and toothpicks in that mess back there. It was beyond a fire hazard and needed cleaned desperately. The air flow is great now. Really, thank you.

[@catlady76]

Thank you so much for your video! It was super easy to follow and finally fixed something for once!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Glad it helped! thank you for the comment.

[@bentnickel7487]

Since digital cameras came out, repair businesses took a giant leap. When working on my car, I can get my camera under the dash, inside doors, zip tie it under the car, set it on video and see what's causing that clunking noise or shove it through frame holes and collect evidence. LOVE DIGITAL !!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

That's right Bent thanks for the comment.

[@01aharley]

Nice

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the comment.

[@McAllister996]

You are a really nice guy. Thanks for the tutorial. I need all the help I can get.🇺🇲🤳👏👍

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you Peter

[@simpliciocamirino2271]

Thank you for that sharing sir.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Very welcome

[@LadyOfTheUnicorns17]

Thank you so much! Now I can fix mine!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Glad I could help! Thank you for the comment and watching.

[@carolinebourne4909]

Thank you for great information!! Very helpful 😊

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the comment and watching glad to help.

[@ThePwcj]

I would much rather work on the dryer than the washer! Thank you and take care... Paul.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Me to Paul.

[@esd2000]

Thank you both so much.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for watching glad to help.

[@suzdeangelo2314]

Thank you.😊😊

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Your very welcome.

[@joanneledbetter]

very helpful. Kevin your a nice man

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you Joanne i am glad to help

[@nutindoin2]

The upper part that you call a (fuse) is actually a (high temp thermostat,) and you can Check It with a voltmeter by unplugging both wires and there should be continuity between the two terminals,!!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the info.

[@dannydunnagan3267]

Kevin, I worked at Maytag back in the 90 believe it or not we built 250 dishwashers an hour have put in a lot of those screws.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thats a lot of machines Danny.

[@mastermind5482]

That’s the thermostat on the heating element , the thermo fuse is on the other side by blower motor.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the comment

[@ak2697]

Thank you for this video

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you for the comment and watching.

[@shannongoodsell506]

Very helpful!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you glad to help.

[@brob8880]

Looks very simple! Thanks for the video!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

I know that you can do this B Rob88.

[@waj437wa]

Thanks so much I was able to do it myself

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you for the comment and watching glad to help.

[@CrunkAtlantaMag]

If after that is replaced … tried to power it back on …. Nothing . Check circuit breaker too… could the cord itself went bad ?

[@pennyvallejo2869]

Awesome tutorial

[@CFarmer]

Great video, thank you!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Your welcome thanks for watching.

[@tooterplumber1128]

That looks like one of them jobs that's easier said than done. But it looks like you did it very well. If you ever need a gasket you should normally be able to get gasket material about 1ft square at most plumbing supplies. If you have an electrical tester set on ohms will work on testing the fuse. They got the market on the heating elements. LOL

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the info for on the market lol.

[@leahgraham23]

This looks simple enough. I think I can do it. I bought the element. I'll let you know if it works out.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

That would be great thanks.

[@leahgraham23]

@@Robinson-Homestead I fixed my dryer by watching this video. Thank you very much. It was so simple. I'm so proud of myself 😂

[@Robinson-Homestead]

@@leahgraham23 I knew you could do it you saved some money thanks for the comment.

[@robertberlin5228]

good job it help me merci thank you my friend

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the comment glad to help.

[@DrcJr77]

I think what you're calling a fuse is actually the high limit switch. I may be wrong

[@Robinson-Homestead]

You may be right too i don't know the right name for it that is just what i thought it was, thanks for watching.

[@peterwright6216]

Thank you it was super helpful for me !!!!!

[@anneparisi5677]

Thank you - Simple enough for me

[@Robinson-Homestead]

glad i could help

[@williammcguire3rd]

Good job Kevin.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you William.

[@DesignBuildFixReview]

Hahah thats my old dryer the element broke all the time finally it gave up the ghost. By the waynthey burn out usually because the vent is blocked up to roof and condensation breaks the heater element.

[@kaleb5997]

Thank you man

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the comment glad to help.

[@YoungQu33zy]

Thank you

[@Robinson-Homestead]

You're welcome

[@patrickruskowski204]

Did your new hearing element smell like it was burning the first cycle or two? I changed the thermometer sensor and the offer higher sensor on the stack as well. And put in a new element. When I ran it the first time it smelled like something was burning so I promptly turned off the dryer. Is that normal?

[@soniapamuki4074]

Help kevin i did what you said but didnt test the fuse its still not getting hot what did i do wrong

[@Robinson-Homestead]

I am not being smart but is the dryer on hot air check the knob

[@justina249]

Wish me luck im going to need it. Mine just quit blowing hot so going to tear into it and change the element. Never done this before but im like anyone else I dont want to pay a big expense for another dryer and the major pain of moving them in and out

[@Robinson-Homestead]

You can do this let me know how it goes.

[@justina249]

@@Robinson-Homestead I drive a truck and gone alot so luckily I got home today while the appliance parts place here in town was open and they had what I needed and I had it changed in like 15-20 minutes. It works like a new one now. But will keep an eye on it for a while because when it comes to these things im not very confident of my work. Especially first time I dont want anything to catch on fire

[@DesignBuildFixReview]

The new ones have the link catcher in where your clothes go in a lot more reliable then top mouth catcher.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you for all the comment Fixmy Toyota thanks for the info to.

[@scraplifetrashtocash4551]

There can be multiple things wrong with your dryer if its not heating up or if its stays hot and the power dont shut off. Always hsve some knowledge of electricity appliances before u mess with them. They also store engery and u can be electrocuted from that stored electricity. They all have capacitors that store that energy even if they're unplugged. Dont touch stuff u dont have mechanical knowledge. Hire a technician to do the job for u

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Good info thanks for the comment.

[@sandywjo5]

I cannot get the wires to disconnect from dryer to the heating element to remove it, please help! They are stuck on!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

There may be a small clip that holds them on

[@markhammond4539]

Make sure you unplug power first everyone.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the comment Mark.

[@markhammond4539]

@@Robinson-Homestead thanks 4 the video.

[@ronsites2694]

Thanks for the video, hope you have a great Christmas.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

You to Ron thanks.

[@susielovering7030]

👍

[@kricket7526]

Will let you know my out come. I rather work on the older models. Woo hoo new adventure.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

You can do this Kim good luck and thanks for the comment.

[@kricket7526]

Not doing good got all the screws out. Can't get back off.

[@kricket7526]

Trying send pic will not let me

[@thomasward00]

Just threw away my 7 year old Roper dryer, kept going through elements... Just bought a Speed Queen dryer to replace.

[@tanklergaming103]

How much do you charge for dryer repair? i heard you have good techs

[@justina249]

I didnt know speed queen still existed. I remember seeing them in the laundromat years ago and those machines looked ancient

[@Ardizel]

I have a haier encore dryer model number rde350aw I had just replaced my drum belt but now it won't release hot air. Can you tell me specifically where the heating element would be for it?

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Make sure your dryer vent is not plugged up is the top of your dryer hot when you turn it on?

[@Ardizel]

@@Robinson-Homestead the dryer went was not plugged up. I try and clean it ever month or 2. And for about an hour the dryer was not getting hot. But fortunately just this morning I went to start a load and it finally got hot. I guess because I had it unplugged and apart for a couple of days but everything seems fine now.

[@crystalredbird6356]

Amazon has the whole kit for $30

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the comment.

[@crystalredbird6356]

@@Robinson-Homestead yw i recently bought the kit to repair my dryer

[@Robinson-Homestead]

@@crystalredbird6356 how did it work out?

[@crystalredbird6356]

@@Robinson-Homestead like it's brand new

[@luisalmeida8985]

Recently, I replaced the heating element in my old Whirlpool dryer. The screw hole on the new heating element bracket did not line up with the hole on the housing until I pushed the element bracket inboard, thus, causing the element's support arm to push against the sensing part of the high limit thermostat. My question is, would this cause the thermostat to prematurely trip? I guess I can always use metal wire to secure the bracket and keep the thermostat free from any obstruction.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

sorry Luis i don't know for sure, but thank you for watching.

[@LorraineFlowers-xy3ql]

This was a great video, simple to understand. This makes me feel confident that, I can repair my dryer with no issues.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

You can do it just take your time and pictures.

[@fernandogarza5758]

Great video, I have a question, my dryer is working and heating, but when the cycle finished the clothes is still wet, in your experience this could be the heating elements or the fuses?

[@Robinson-Homestead]

check your dryer vent it might be plugged up with lint, clean it all the way and feel outside if air is coming out the vent .

[@justina249]

@@Robinson-Homestead also dont overload the dryer i learned the hard way a few times lol

[@DanPckns18]

I changed my heating element ran the dryer for a few minutes. Still no heat. Any idea what could be the issue?

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Check your wires in the breaker and where the breaker and the wire connect together and outlet.

[@DanPckns18]

@@Robinson-Homestead Thanks Kevin. I ended up buying a new fuse. That was the issue.

[@skipmooney5732]

Hope you “Got Some “after all that work

[@dejacreacts4964]

Will this work on Amana dryers?

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Should all be about the same thanks for the comment.

[@DesignBuildFixReview]

yeah dont mess with fuses. you didnt break it comihg off they dont break that way.

[@melissabrown7245]

My heating element do not come aloose like that's it's one hole unit and I can't get it off

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Sorry I wish I could help.

[@jamesmoran5662]

Well I went to the store and got a new heating element and they didn’t have the fuses so I just installed the new heating element and it still isn’t working

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Check your vents

[@jamesmoran5662]

@@Robinson-Homestead it was the damm fuse thank you for your help

[@aprildunaway5766]

Hey yall what size are those little bolts to get the main back off?

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Oh man that was many years ago im sorry i don't know, but thanks for watching.

[@kentwarrenmcdonald]

I have an older model Kenmore elite (whirlpool version) electric dryer. Model is WP3387747 . I bought the heating element but every dryer video I watch shows a separate aluminum panel on the back that comes off easily. My model is white all the way around. After removing all the screws on the back the panel won't budge as if it is spot welded on. There is absolutely no give at all. Any ideas on how to get the back off on one like this?

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Will it just slide out the bottom.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Email me [e-mail]

[@beverlydonaldson3205]

M

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the comment.

[@b_dewitt]

I was watching your awesome youtube tutorial and wanted to see if you thought it would be a good idea to link the Heating Element from JACS on amazon in your video to help people out. I own the listing and sell this part on amazon and thought i could offer your viewers a 5% discount just for being one of your subscribers. Thoughts? Ben

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Sure Ben will try it thanks for the comment.

[@b_dewitt]

@@Robinson-Homestead I finally figured out how to create a 5% off coupon for your viewers/subscribers ONLY. This code is only good through 2020 (let’s re-evaluate in October or November). Let’s try it out and see if it is helpful for people who are DIYers. Not only have I created this exclusive code that you can place in your videos, but I will be sending out a follow up email to all my customers with a link to your video for a tutorial! I hope this will take your channel to another level. ALSO, I would recommend going on my amazon product page and uploading your video so customers can see your video. I think this alone will give you an extra 50,000 views a year! Here is the URL to link in your video: www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=kenmore+dryer+heating+element&field-brand=JACS&field-asin=B07VC54WQW Here is your exclusive Code: Kevin2020 Thanks, Ben PS. You may have to give this code 4 hours to work. Amazon takes awhile to populate these coupons.

[@auspicioustoot]

Replace every part now it don’t cut on at all

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Is it getting power?

[@auspicioustoot]

@@Robinson-Homestead Yeah man I got 120 on each leg to neutral and 220 leg to leg. All the parts are ringing out good and so is the timer and start switch so I'm lost.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

It might be the timmer if everthing else is working.

[@auspicioustoot]

@@Robinson-Homestead ok man if I knew you was just going to half read it I wouldve never asked.

[@liberalmike27]

No way that metal broke with the drop, along with the symptoms of not drying.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for watching

[@sheilabowers7532]

Hey Kevin did you Say that Miss Julie had her own KZbin channel if so what is The name Is it going under your friend G-man

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Julie channel is kzbin.info/door/TgQ908A7o-DfMmBVRCmrGQ

[@wanderleyhernandez5757]

$60?? Parts i got were cheaper at amazon

[@Robinson-Homestead]

If you can wait on it yes im sure they are cheaper but we couldn't wait on delivery, thanks for watching.

[@EBARSRANCH]

I’m replacing my heating element. I didn’t take a picture!!😰😰

[@Robinson-Homestead]

OH NO, hopefully you can get it back together without any problems good luck.

[@apostlejamesfox5813]

Ttt

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for watching