Temporary Stove element repair

[@kkutube1972]

Thank you. Our burnt out the replacement parts was incorrect twice. Search KZbin while I was in HomeDepot and found your video, went back and repaired it. Thanks...

[@backyardengineering3686]

Glad I could help

[@rickodonnell4824]

I just fixed my element by crimping the shorted ends together... Great video! Saved me $200 on a 14 year old stove! Thanks!

[@inmobiliariabienmaxca1530]

Very well,thank you ... I used a paper clip and gave it the circular shape and voila ... it worked again (it is temporary, until I buy the replacement) Greetings from Venezuela.

[@backyardengineering3686]

Great job!

[@vector4900]

Haha... don"t die,,, unplug the power... You save my life with your amazing video, thank you!

[@backyardengineering3686]

Your welcome

[@patriciasanders3743]

Thank you for your safety disclaimers, and thank you for this repair hack for those of us who are desperate. We all know this isn't the way it is "supposed" to be fixed, but nonetheless it is helpful for anyone in a bind. Desparate times call for Desparate measures.

[@pipertyper]

you are welcome

[@ivanvarela3215]

My filament is so burned its incredible it's not failing again! Thanks for the fix!

[@backyardengineering3686]

You are very welcome

[@loboferoz1999]

You just saved me $700 or $80 service call. Bug thanks!

[@blues24u]

hey, thanks, it worked for me too. It looks like it will last until my new part/element comes in from eBay I for one very much appreciate your video and you desire to help people out...

[@OfeliaDu]

THAAAANKS! I was thinking on buy a new one, but I prefer to try fix everything before. I will try it! My oven has 9 years, and the oven still works

[@billgianzin710]

it will not work becase the element is fried .The only way to repair it is rewind it with nikelcrome wire or new part

[@OfeliaDu]

@@billgianzin710 I DID IT. And YES! it WORKS! I only put in contact both ends, very carefully. Here, the photos facebook.com/OFELIADURANDEFELACO/posts/10157328286534823?notif_id=1574733370155295&notif_t=feedback_reaction_generic

[@canhandletheheat]

Jeff, thank you very much! Well explained and got our element fixed while we wait for the replacement one to be delivered.

[@backyardengineering3686]

You're welcome! I'm glad It helped

[@TheNaxzor]

Wow...basically exactly what I was looking for. Great video! I see someone said melt some brass onto the connection...wonder what else would work

[@jimmoodie4649]

Solder or brass will not work as the ring gets far to hot bright ferrous is far to hot for brass.

[@EvanKayExotics]

Clever. I just had a burner go out, and I considered soldering the break. I ended up buying a new one because I was concerned about longevity. Good to know you're getting some good time out of the repair. Next time, I'll try and save the money.

[@cyberjam77]

Do not solder, it will melt off.

[@EvanKayExotics]

@@cyberjam77 Smart!

[@alfredschmidt3659]

@@cyberjam77 Thank You! Just what I was wondering!

[@johnnnyification]

Many thanks. It worked for me. Will wait to see how long it can hold.

[@backyardengineering3686]

You're welcome!

[@emitindustries8304]

I'm going to try this reconnect trick, just to make sure that it's the broken element, and not the switch also. It's possible that the element snaped when I was picking the stove top up and flipping it over, even though I handled it very carefully. These nichrome wires get very brittle as they age, kind of like me and my bones. And I can't shove my bones back together. The doc does that, at great expense.

[@pipertyper]

I hope it helps

[@rebeccadyorich851]

I just tried this on my stove. Thanks for the info! I would love an update though on how long the fix lasted for you. Either way I am grateful to be able to cook another day, without spending another dollar.

[@vincentheslin9636]

Still holding strong?

[@rebeccadyorich851]

Sadly no, I made it 8 months then it snapped again, then after that, it was weekly until I finally replaced the element. But I use that burner everyday, often several times a day, my range gets a lot of use. I was grateful for the extra time.

[@samporter5258]

Well, hell to the yeah! GE doesn't believe in making replacement parts (at least the ones I've needed for my high end expensive refrigerator and range, after 10 years. Some are available but not the ones I need including the heating element on my range. I figured it had to be repairable and I found this! Bravo, sir! I was about to reverse engineer a 3 way valve for my refrigerator. All they did was change the wiring configuration for the newer models but they won't disclose that info. Luckily, I found the last one in the country on Ebay.

[@pipertyper]

Sweet

[@jezacruz152]

Hey I did the same and it worked. Thanks bud!

[@lawrencecavens5760]

I'd say Well done there. If you get low voltage in your area that would cause the element to burn out - as the voltage drops the Amperage will then spike and that's why the element burns out

[@joevignolor4u949]

That's not correct. If the voltage goes down the current will also go down. In a resistive circuit like that the current is directly proportional to the voltage. It's basic Ohms Law. Current equals voltage divided by resistance.

[@markhelmick9482]

I like the way you think. I made it a little more permanent by putting a drop of moltent brass on the connection. Nothing to loose, right? So far so good.

[@alfredschmidt3659]

I see this was 4 years ago??? How long did it hold?

[@hellkell8693]

How’d you melt the brass?

[@earltrevino5816]

You rock thanks for the video I'm going on 2 months and still no prob

[@backyardengineering3686]

Excellent !! glad to hear it

[@wjiausa]

To make the contact better, clamp the crimped part with a small spring from a ball pen. Cut the end of the spring off and clamp it onto the crimped part. DISCLAIMER: ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER BEFORE ANY WORK!!!

[@backyardengineering3686]

great idea... and always turn of power... i like living

[@michaelho274]

Awesome temporary fix. I have Whirlpool 30inch cooktop one of the element has burned wire. The part is no long available from Whirlpool no way to find it. I am going to follow your video to fix my. I wonder if I can get used one to cut metal wire to clamp it on my element instead of extending.

[@jonathancabrera2531]

Isn’t there any other way I can connect the 2 by means of welding or any other method besides just “pinching” them together?

[@matdogy2645]

I loved the video, I only think you should show a drawing on how you folded the elements. I'm ready to try it. Thank you

[@freedomseeker01]

It is not a computer that "controls everything". Each burner is controlled by it's own infinite switch. If you have changed the resistance to the coil, it should be negligible. It might not control at exactly the same settings but we don't run our knobs that way anyway, they aren't even really marked between low and high.

[@JohnPanzavecchia0001]

Thanks for this tip. I thought about this fix for my rental properties.

[@8000RPM.]

I thought about trying this and wondered if it would work,...

[@pipertyper]

it did for about three months

[@ivanobar1]

Just wondering how your fix holding up 3 years later. Thanks. Good idea. Funny and informative vid.

[@backyardengineering3686]

Good question! Unfortunately it only lasted about three months.. but it was long enough to save up for a new element

[@nometalgearr]

@@backyardengineering3686 did it burst from the same spot?

[@MrPyk009]

Let's see if works for me. But great vid 😊😊😊

[@phrannest]

I notice the round insulation material around the edges of these burners tends to crack. Yours are cracked like mine. Is that bad? I didn't notice you repairing those round circles on the edges, just the coils. . . Otherwise, mine work fine. I'm just worried about those hairline cracks in the gray edge material. I noticed it when I had to replace the cooktop.

[@kukpaluna7617]

I will try on my range I have 2 element not working, will update after is done

[@Angel-mp6xu]

Hi sir, do you know where can I buy the heating element?

[@سامسامر-ع4ص]

Nice clear. Also very small screen. Why? Dark too ?

[@kevinrives8801]

Does anyone know the name of the the insulation replacement around the coils the brittle part

[@kennykeo8714]

Thank you...It works like you said temporaly but still going 😁

[@backyardengineering3686]

Great!

[@billconserva1461]

The reason the repair shows up glowing hotter, you have increased the resistance at that spot. A poor connection because of not working with clean bright metal will do this. Not sure if some sanding the connection spots would work, along with soldering.

[@joevignolor4u949]

You could never solder it. That much heat would melt the solder again the first time you tried to use it. This type of repair is only a temporary fix.

[@dnomyardnomyar3509]

Very good video Jeff. Has anyone tried to spot weld the coil?

[@backyardengineering3686]

i dont think spot welding would work as the elements are almost pure carbon. and brazing would melt free when it got red hot so, unfortunately just a temporary fix

[@alfredschmidt3659]

@@backyardengineering3686 Thank you!

[@evanjanzenroth7966]

Just worked for me!!! Thanks so much!

[@jjyoutube82]

Wonder how a bit of nitrile wire would hold out.

[@MikeEllaby]

My element looked normal. I ran around the filament with a ohmmeter and half way around I lost continuity. I had to push the element abit to see the break. Quick wire pinch and all fixed.

[@pipertyper]

Fantastic !!!!!

[@romchill35]

Someone please tell me how long did that last after doing this. I’m curious now. For a couple of weeks, for a couple of months whatever.

[@rebeccadyorich851]

Mine lasted about 8 months, but I use that burner everyday, sometimes several times a day.

[@backyardengineering3686]

Mine only lasted about three months.. but it was long enough

[@chukwuebukasimon1358]

Were can I get the element small, medium and big element

[@romchill35]

I bet there’s a repair kit for this somewhere. That way you don’t have to spend top dollar.

[@philtharp8938]

Just fixed my GE tri coil. Save me 160.00!

[@Jdww89]

how has it stood up? mines been broke for awhile

[@ngaakudzwechinyoka6631]

thanks man mine is working now

[@kukpaluna7617]

Please update how long did it last. thank you

[@backyardengineering3686]

About three months

[@chriskowalski7038]

Just tried this.....It worked....I found the element gets much hotter and heats up super fast so l ll use this as a temp fix...Just wondering how safe it is to use...

[@IxNxI]

Jeff....it's 2022. 6 Years later and I have one question....How long DID it last?

[@backyardengineering3686]

About 3 months Buddy

[@chhabikattisamar9308]

Thanks great work

[@backyardengineering3686]

Thank you too!

[@demuarymaxwell7744]

That's good enough for me thanks.

[@RRaucina]

Take the sharpie and write STOVE on the stove. Helps granma to find it

[@rosamargaritamacielnavarro5025]

Do you know what is wrong when the F3 error sounds all the time?

[@robertlyman9789]

I had a cricket short an element once

[@kram2023]

I too did same thing it works

[@sls4561]

yeah i would of replaced that thing with a different brand

[@antonioshealey9200]

If you have roaches and it urinates on the element then when you switch it on it will burnout😂😂

[@generationdumovementaposto9114]

Thanks a lot

[@anthonysantillo1358]

nice job,

[@israelmartinez3032]

Excellent

[@Mecambrea77]

The computer how you call it is just for the oven , it has nothing to do wit the surface elements

[@treeelee11]

Thank you

[@backyardengineering3686]

You're welcome

[@stanervin6108]

Now do a calrod and really impress me!

[@HobbsBhipp]

Thanks!!

[@Jesusmysavior234]

You are funny.😂😂😂😂

[@757optim]

How old is "older"?

[@blues24u]

ten years now-a-days

[@amina2569]

I got a question?today i replaced a burned element with a new one.put all wiring back and everything.turned on oven and my new element is workin good but suddenly another element across it back one suddenly caused a spark and i turned off that burner right away..my question is why would that element that was perfectly fine just sparked..i didnt touch it only did a continuety test earlier..im soo confused :( so basicallly i replaced front right one and suddenly the back right one sparked..im hoping it didnt burn out but i have a feeling it did..my question is why it burned out ??

[@Mecambrea77]

Amina Farid it might just be coincidence, unless when you close it you pinch a wire

[@amina2569]

Simon Salgado thanks for reply..i was told it could be oil or dirty that fell on the coil while i was puting the glass top back on..i didnt think it was that sensitive but lesson learned hahaha

[@blues24u]

yeah, these are very sensitive burn out a lot on models 10 to 15 years old always smart to make sure they're all clean when you fix one like this guy says to or replace one so your not having to replace/fix them all.

[@Sparky-ww5re]

@@blues24u very much like those high power halogen tubes used in work lights, outdoor floods, and older floor lamps. I've had a bulb or two explode within a fixture. Tip: not sure about a radiant range element, but cleaning with rubbing alcohol works wonders to decontaminate a halogen bulb, if you do touch it or it gets dirty.

[@droq7237]

Thx sooo much!

[@backyardengineering3686]

Happy to help

[@gekkon3535]

Thank's man .I just been electrocuted.There is a smoke coming out from my ears.xd

[@blues24u]

didn't you watch the whole video he said unplug everything? Why unplug because he didn't want to die ROFL

[@ivanobar1]

He did say turn the power off because...”I don’t want to die.” If you left your power on you must have another want.

[@thebianches]

How long did it last?

[@backyardengineering3686]

not as long as i had hoped anthony it only lasted about three months

[@thebianches]

BackyardEngineering Thanks for your video and reply.

[@emitindustries8304]

Thanks for the reply.

[@RRaucina]

NOT a good idea, and normally I am pretty cheap.

[@yourworstfear]

unsafe

[@je10022]

So I did this repair . With newer model oven. I crimped it together and reassembled it all. I turned on the double burner and the middle burner came on! I was so excited but before I could take a photo it shorted out within a couple seconds! 😆🥲

[@pipertyper]

I'm sorry it didn't work for you 😢 those elements are very fragile

[@je10022]

@@pipertyper me too. I ended buying a brand new burner for 300 bucks and installing it. 😅

[@GabeF-hp7xv]

Put some duct tape on it .......................... NOT ...................... Doing what this guy says in the video is extremely dangerous and can easily cause a fire. DO NOT DO THIS

[@excapeplan1282]

Danger