Replace Electric Stove Burner Receptacle

[@AsIronSharpensIron]

I sooooo wish I could buy you a beer. You are a very talented and skilled teacher. Thank you.

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Michael. Just hearing that the video helped is a reward.

[@demelzapoldark3035]

Thanks for NOT adding music over your teaching! Thanks for speaking in a nice moderate speed so evetyone can absorb what you're teaching. Thanks for great tips as well! I don't know if I can get to the plug.....is guess it's not just okay to shut the power off at the breaker box? Probably not safe enough working with wires like this, right?

[@Know-How-Now]

Best practice is to pull the plug. If turning power off at the breaker, don't forget to verify that power is off to the stove before doing any work.

[@mr.crighton9491]

I'd let Ross deal with it.

[@eponymousIme]

What you said. . . x10!

[@phoenixpack6264]

This was so great. Thank you so much. I was able to fix this by myself. My landlord never wants to fix anything so this was extremely helpful.

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome. Sorry to hear the landlord isn't keeping up with maintenance and repairs.

[@nyasiae46]

I Thought only my landlord like that. NOW I don't feel bad after all. Wish me luck to fix mine my self.

[@GetFvckedRecordz]

​@@nyasiae46 most landlords are like this unfortunately. Buy up all the houses and only want the income they rake in, once they buy the house they don't put ANY more money into it

[@eugene_bak]

Great channel. Really appreciate your clear, concise instructions and simple instructions.

[@Know-How-Now]

Thanks for the compliments, Eugene. It's always great to hear that the videos are helping people.

[@juneosborne421]

Thank you. Been needing to fix the burner since forever. You give very good, easy to understand instructions.

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, June. It's my pleasure to help.

[@rachelmcdaniel8999]

Thank you! I now feel comfortable enough to do this on my own.

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Rachel!

[@tamarasmiles5196]

Thank-you -excellent , clear both with audio instructions as well as visual. Am confident I'll be able to finish my stove repair.

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome. Best wishes for the repair.

[@bjsongster9784]

Wow, great video! You went straight to the point, with no bravado! I just subscribed! I am a landlord so I am always learning new things! I wish I had looked at the brand of stove I worked on! I will replace 2 of the blocks. Not sure how hard it is to find the right one for my stove! I have a pic of it, will that and the name of the brand of stove be enough info to order the correct part??? Thanks again for everything! Barry

[@Know-How-Now]

Hi Barry, thanks for subscribing. Welcome to Know How Now. Somewhere on the stove is a plate with the model number. There are many appliance part sites on the internet. Search by your brand & the model number. If possible, only buy an OEM part. It will cost more money, but some of the after market parts are crap. If you get one of the crappy ones, it might not fit or fail quickly, then you get to do the job again. Many suppliers are tricky and they act like you are getting OEM part, but you get something else.

[@wordpainting3]

Fabulous job explaining how to do this. Thank you!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome!

[@takoyakitarot]

Very Helpful. Simple and straight to the point. Thank you!

[@Melmin447]

Your stove is immaculate! You either never cook or are just super good at keeping it sparkly clean ;) We have a Kenmore that looks a lot like yours (not as clean looking - lol)...it has a range above the stove top in addition to the oven below. I don't know the age but it's OLD. I love it and they don't make 'em like they used to. Unfortunately, both ovens no longer work, and we only had two burners working, now just one...which led me to your video. I want to fix it all myself vs. buy a new stove - it's a great unit and worth keeping, if we can.

[@Know-How-Now]

A lot of cooking and baking happen here. I take a few moments to clean up afterwards. I think the stove might be made around 1988. I have some other videos that focus on stove repair. If you click on the channel name, they are organized by playlist. Best wishes on your stove repair project!

[@Milis-p4p]

You're the best teacher! I have a GE old stove with 3 wires ( red, black, and yellow ) connecting to the 3 ends burner. Can I replace it with a 2 ends burner? and how? Thank you so much for sharing!

[@Know-How-Now]

I don't know of a way to do that. Find the model number on the stove. It's likely on a tag someplace. Open the oven door and check around there or on the back of it. When you have the model number, search the online sellers of appliance parts. If they say the burner is no longer available, try searching for the part number on eBay. You might find a new old stock burner there.

[@Milis-p4p]

Thank you very much!!! So, it's not a good idea to try to connect a 3 wire connection stove into a 2 wire burner?

[@Know-How-Now]

No you should get the correct part.

[@Milis-p4p]

You're awesome!

[@cherylcase1017]

Thank you for making a great video. You showed all the steps. And were very informative.

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, it's my pleasure to help.

[@dragongeraldb]

Thank you so much, i am color blind and this helped so much.

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome. Thanks for subscribing. Welcome to Know How Now.

[@pradolover]

Love your retro stove, and it's so clean!

[@Know-How-Now]

I thought about replacing it. After talking to some friends who recently bought stoves and have had a lot of problems with their new stoves, I decided I've keep what I have and buy new receptacle blocks and heating elements for it. It will last a long time, no electronics, just a simple stove. I think the cleaning thing is in the family genes. lol!

[@yuhuachen2871]

Thank you for nice teaching, and I am learning from you.

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Yuhua. It's my pleasure to help.

[@KAMALKamal-pq1vh]

You are an amazing teacher. Vous êtes un professeur extraordinaire.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌

[@Know-How-Now]

Thanks for the compliment!

[@IiOnna222]

Great video. Will use it to replace my own receptacle blocks.

[@mikeverything4098]

I’ll probably be doing this job Monday but I did I hear you say it doesn’t matter which Wires go to each other(positive and ground) regardless I’m going still test for grounds and positive when I do this

[@user-oe1uj6ly7s]

this is a very useful lesson excellent video thank you you just saved me buying a new stove

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Michael. Way to go on the successful repair.

[@clboymom9467]

Thank you. That was super helpful!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Cory, it's my pleasure to help.

[@torrecastelar3970]

This was easy really easy and fun, I'm fixing to do mine right now.

[@TheTrealKillaChizz]

Great video...jus what I needed..now I can fix mines

[@agostas1]

Thank you soooo much for this video. Was very succesfull doing my own with your help!!

[@Know-How-Now]

You're welcome!

[@Mitalayeka]

This has been very helpful, thanks for the video.

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Mitala.

[@shaylove5439]

Wow...thanks for sharing, great video! I could learn a lot from your content😊

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Shay. Thanks for the compliment.

[@markdjura2018]

I got older one kenmore i dont have serial number dont know wich one to buy looks same conectors like urs flat i saw some are difrrent im not sure can that fit

[@Know-How-Now]

Somewhere on the stove there is a model number. Look on the back or open the oven door and look around there. Go to one of the appliance parts seller's websites and search for your model number. That should get you the correct burners. Try to get OEM parts. They are more expensive, but better quality.

[@klavomorales6800]

This video really helped me! Thank you so much! 🙏🏼😁

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, it's my pleasure to help.

[@klavomorales6800]

@@Know-How-Now 🙏🏼💯🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@MB-kf6ix]

I have the same stove. whats a good burner replacement 🤔

[@Know-How-Now]

Get a "genuine GE" part. They say calrod in the center. Be careful, a lot of sellers will try to trick you and sell a knock off part. They are usually in a blue/white plastic bag. You'll probably pay around $35-40 for a new one. Get the model number off of your stove, look up the part number on one of the appliance parts websites. Check eBay, often that is the best price and they will show you a picture of what you are buying.

[@danacarbone9405]

One more question if you don't mind just wondering what's the best site to buy a GE part for my stove burner top like you replaced here in the video my stoves about 14 years old

[@Know-How-Now]

I don't do any endorsements, most of the appliance repair sites are similar. I just shop for the best price/shipping on the OEM part. Sometimes you can find the part on eBay at a reasonable price.

[@chrinamint]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome!

[@waltongraham7031]

Excellent ,informative video. Well done, Thanks

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Walton. It's my pleasure to help with the stove repair. Thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@JerryAndJulieMusic]

Great video!!! Should anyone do this? Or should it be done by a professional???

[@Know-How-Now]

If you are comfortable with it, you can give it a try. Take your time. I feel that the instructions are detailed enough for someone who has common sense and can use tools decently. Make sure you buy genuine parts made by the stove's manufacturer, it's worth paying a little more for the correct part and better quality.

[@JerryAndJulieMusic]

@@Know-How-Now Thank You for your great video and comment. I appreciate it. I have subscribed to your channel. Thanks Julie

[@Know-How-Now]

Welcome to the channel, Julie. Thanks for subscribing.

[@danacarbone9405]

Great video thank you very much I just had a question... I watched another video where they replaced it like you did but they didn't have to cut the wire they went all the way through the back of the machine and took the back off is that a better option?? My question is cutting the wire like you did and mending it that's safe to do correct doesn't cut down on any of the voltage that's my only question thanks for the help!

[@Know-How-Now]

Since I haven't see the video you are referring to, it's hard to say if the work done was appropriate/best practice. The wiring used on a stove has a special covering rated for use in the stove. I recommend finding the model number on your stove and finding a parts diagram on one of the web sites that sell appliance parts. When you see the part on the diagram and when ordering it you will have a better idea of what to expect. If it has leads like the one in the video, you'll want to splice it in place as shown in this video.

[@danacarbone9405]

@@Know-How-Now thank you for your reply

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome.

[@latinokid1741]

Very useful video!

[@Solid_Snack]

Can u please let me know what prober wirestriper size to get? I bought one but it's too small and striped too much off

[@Know-How-Now]

I like Ideal's T-5T strippers. I'll put a link to it below. It would be good for a homeowner. Notice that there a two scales on it, one for AWG solid and on the other side for AWG stranded. When stripping a wire back, you'll want to look for the AWG size on the casing and match it to the appropriate stripping hole size. Klein tools also makes some nice strippers too. The casing on the wire for the stove receptacles can be hard to remove because it has been exposed to heat. The www.homedepot.com/p/iDEAL-T-Stripper-Wire-Stripper-and-Cutter-for-10-18-AWG-Solid-Wire-45-120/100079352?g_store=&source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&&mtc=SHOPPING-CM-CML-GGL-D27-027_011_TOOLS_ACC-NA-NA-NA-SMART-2997116-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NEW-PL3_Live&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-CM-CML-GGL-D27-027_011_TOOLS_ACC-NA-NA-NA-SMART-2997116-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NEW-PL3_Live-71700000093390745-58700007789602705-92700070740571205&gclid=Cj0KCQiAnsqdBhCGARIsAAyjYjRYci09A2eAOUmslCtax4LEp-Af_HN5rYe52RYvWttGOE4pvp-tR60aAoOuEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@Solid_Snack]

@@Know-How-Now thank you so so much 💖

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome. I have some videos about using wire nuts correctly and making a good crimp connection... if you are interested they are in this playlist. kzbin.info/aero/PLvce66kQTjJRW9NTDylDjzdViSx4xDl-i

[@sahoward62]

Super cool I needed to know how and I found u , thank u

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Sherry.

[@mjo8856]

What an excellent video!

[@Know-How-Now]

Thanks for the compliment!

[@idkwhattonamemyacxount88]

Do you have to shrink down the heat shrink? Can I use a hair dryer?

[@Know-How-Now]

I've never tried a hair dryer. I sort of remember someone commented that they used a hair dryer.

[@constantinnsikamnkeuna5760]

Very nice and useful

[@maryanne4077]

Hi - I am replacing the receptacle on an ancient GE stove. On this stove, the stove's control wires plugged directly into the receptacle. However, damage to the ends of the control wires now require me to add a length of wire to attach to the receptacle, and then splice with the control wires, as in your video. Is there anything special about these wires and the connector I'll need to add, given their proximity to heat? Thank you.

[@Know-How-Now]

You'll want to use the same gauge wire. The wire's covering has some sort of heat rating. Check the covering for some sort of label/writing. That will give the the gauge/cable type. If you have a local appliance repair shop, they may be willing to sell you the correct replacement cable.

[@fonzo2525]

great video,quick question,how would you clean the the ends of the heating element forks that plug into the block,i think that's my problem,sometimes the heating element doesn't like to turn itself down a bit while cooking,it's got a mind of its own.

[@Know-How-Now]

The control switch (infinite switch) can stick and might cause the problem you are describing. A poor connection between the burner ends and the block would likely cause the element to not heat up or intermittent heat.

[@fonzo2525]

@@Know-How-Now thx for the quick reply,maybe i'll try spreading the burner forks out or in to make them fit more snugly in the block,this doesn't happen all the time but really is a problem when you need to reduce the heat and it doesn't work forcing you to take the pot/pan off the burner until it decides to work again,lol

[@Know-How-Now]

If the connection is bad, you would likely get limited or no heat, a bad connection can't cause the burner to not reduce heat. Again, your problem is likely the infinite switch.

[@fonzo2525]

@@Know-How-Now thx you very much for helping:)

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome. Have a great day.

[@itsawonderfulknife7031]

I recently had one of the burners on my electric stove “explode.“ It left a hole in the burner which obviously needs to be replaced. Upon trying to extract the burner from the receptacle block, I find that it is very very stuck. I am not sure if I should just give it a good pull and see if it frees it up, but believe me, it is stuck in there pretty good. Any advice would be helpful. Failing that, I may just need to replace all the burners and receptacle blocks.

[@Know-How-Now]

If the burner hasn't been removed from the receptacle for a long time, you have to give it a good tug to remove it.

[@ez-rods2804]

Just replace both your receptacle block and burner. There is no need to seperate the two.

[@michelepalatas1352]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Michele!

[@reggaeone]

Great job!!

[@Know-How-Now]

Thank you for the compliment!

[@davidfalchek3198]

Very helpful. Thanks.

[@Know-How-Now]

You're welcome

[@wasblind4835]

Great job. Thanks

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome.

[@marthareynolds7747]

What if the wire is burnt? Do you have to replace the wire?

[@Know-How-Now]

If the insulation on the wire is damaged, yes, you'll need to replace the wire. You'll want to get the correct size wire and insulation that has the same rating are the original. You might want to get an appliance repair shop for that. They should have the correct wire.

[@larry-notthecableguy]

Awesome video! Thanks

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome!

[@xzqzq]

My Tappan electric range lights up, but the burners don't heat up.

[@MrGrungydude]

What size is that electric coil and where can I get a replacement? We have the same stove. We were cooking on the biggest coil on hi and then there was a pop and there was a hole burnt through the pan and the coil had a small pit in it. We had to restart the circuit and haven't used the coil since, looking for a replacement piece

[@Know-How-Now]

Open the oven and look to the right top behind the door for a metal plate that has the model number. There are websites that sell appliance parts. Look up the part number on one of those websites. Buy the part from them or you can shop around on eBay. Spend a little extra money and get the GE part, not a generic one/knock off.

[@chiptom6461]

I've looked all over the place for those 'clips' that go on chrome drip pans (aka: drip bowls) to hold the element in the drip pan's notch. Tried to buy drip pans (via Amazon) with those clips but was lied to and ended up with drip pans without the clips. If the only way I can get those clips is to buy drip pans that have them, I will. Any help you can offer to point me in the right direction will be appreciated. Thank you.

[@Know-How-Now]

f they are original equipment for your stove, then find the model number, it's on a tag. Go to one of the online parts sellers, find the parts diagram for your stove. If the stove is old, the part may no longer be available, but there may be an after market part. Do an internet search for the part number.

[@carlosbrown47]

Thk u so much this video helped alot

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, it's my pleasure to help.

[@playsanuzoo]

Thank you. Good video.

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome. Thanks for the compliment.

[@jorgesunsin3991]

excellent excellent thank you

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Jorge.

[@noisefactory8330]

Great Vid thanks so much!!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, Terrance!

[@comicguyenator]

So I replaced my receptacle connector like maybe 6 months ago and it shorted out and failed. I plan on replacing it again. Do you know why this might have happened? Is getting exact replacement parts that important? And I didn't use any heat shrink tubes. I don't believe it came with any. Is that very important to put on?

[@Know-How-Now]

If possible, buy replacement parts from the manufacturer. They will be a correct fit and likely better quality than a "universal fit" or a cheap knock off. I tried a cheap knock off because I didn't want to spend more time searching for OEM parts. I had to replace the knock off one in under a year with an OEM part. I supplied my own shrink tubing, it's not something you must use, but it is "good practice". The electrical department in big box hardware stores will likely sell it. Make sure your the connections are not loose. Loose connections cause fires or arc detecting breakers to trip. I have a video that shows how to properly use wire nuts, it's 10 minutes well spent: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZnQlZKaqMqnqdU

[@enlightenedhummingbird5101]

Thank you!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome!

[@guitarTennisCarHomeFixFlying]

Great i had replaced burners and switches but never a burner recepticle block

[@beckyleung7233]

very good

[@boonsfrc]

Awesome thank you so much 😊❤🙏

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome, it's my pleasure to help.

[@abdel-hadikaddourn2bricola725]

Excellent vidéo bravo

[@Know-How-Now]

Merci pour le compliment

[@YlvaBjarnson]

What does OEM MEAN? Can I use a hair dryer on heat shrink?

[@Know-How-Now]

Original Equipment Manufacturer. I've never tried a hair dryer, let us know if it works.

[@Oilid]

I lke the name of your channel! You have my support ;)

[@Know-How-Now]

Thanks!

[@quankayekaye8616]

Thank You

[@MARITERE67]

Can i use a blow dryer?

[@Know-How-Now]

I've never tried a blow dryer. You can give it a try.

[@DanWebster]

Purty cool ya beat me to it. I was gonna make a video. Good job. Subbed -PawPaw

[@Know-How-Now]

Thanks for the compliment and for subbing. Sorry I beat you to the idea.

[@jameslabs1]

Thanks

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome

[@bernardmccluskey7693]

Surface element on ge cuisine 4 burner won't come off

[@Know-How-Now]

They can be a little difficult to remove if they have not been disturbed for a long period of time.

[@grimsonforce7504]

I've replaced both the receptacle and burner, still doesn't work.

[@Know-How-Now]

It is likely the infinite / control switch. I have two other videos that might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3S5gZ-qhdisnNU & this one you need a multimeter: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKfaqmOAisyIeNE

[@Rashed2030]

Are you electrical really extent job also you give apart for after market which i take 6 month to catch it old GE is better than new the bell the same only small change in saudi arabia the old GE spar part not available and i try to fix the same part you can clean the contact and it will work this the idea for old Americans appliance

[@vicentacastillo363]

👍❤👏👏👏👏😘

[@Know-How-Now]

Thanks for the thumbs up!

[@syntaxerorr]

The instructions about *your* method of heat shrink is completely wrong. Read and follow the directions.

[@Know-How-Now]

I'm curious.... what do your directions say?

[@ralphnabozny8494]

you got women hands

[@Know-How-Now]

Ummm, Ralph, women can fix things and then make videos about it. Thanks for the compliment.

[@penguinrevolution9041]

Solid video, very helpful.

[@frankwheelihan4270]

Very nice. Thank you

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome.

[@takoyakitarot]

Very helpful, Thank you!

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome!

[@randycaldwell4957]

Thank you

[@Know-How-Now]

You're welcome, Randy.

[@northerndreamcanada]

very helpful, thank you!

[@Know-How-Now]

You're welcome!

[@abdulkhan886]

Thank you

[@Know-How-Now]

You are welcome.