Whirlpool Range Repair - How to Replace the Bake Element (Whirlpool # W10779716)

[@kyderby2009]

I have had to replace the Bake Element twice now on my Whirlpool range -- seems to burn through on me every 3-4 years -- but at least it's only a $30-$40 part, and it's very easy to replace as well, especially when following this video. Thank you!

[@ohaidere]

Most people won’t know and will spend $400+ on a repair visit.

[@bebenmadman]

Feeling lucky. This oven was originally installed in the mid 80's and the element finally gave out. Just ordered an oem replacement heating element and feel confident that i will be able to replace it per your video. Thank you

[@bebenmadman]

Yep, it's back in effect. Thanks again

[@philliphill5569]

Thanks for the info! I was able to replace baking element quickly and saved money by not having to call a service technician! Element was $50.00 at an appliance store. Probably could have saved more by ordering online but I had to have it working ASAP

[@dddddddd03]

Thank you very much. I have the same oven in your video. I did it in minutes and with your step by step instructions, you saved me time AND money on costly repairs. Element was $40. My oven works great now. Thank you again.

[@patriciakane5208]

Thank you so very much. I just did this myself with my son helping only to add a little muscle to unscrew the very tight screws holding in the access panel. I did all the rest and saved myself at least $150 dollars or more for the repair. Your instructions were absolutely perfect! N.B. the element cost is up to $60. Repair service wanted a minimum of $118 just to show up and look at it. And then they would have still had to order the part and come back. One tip the parts store gave was to make sure that the wires the element attaches too can't fall back inside between the inner oven and the oven's back panel or you would have to remove the entire back of the oven. I didn't have that issue. Those wire clips were quite secure, but I was grateful for the warning.

[@hilaryevans7639]

Thank you for creating such an easy-to-follow video that took the guesswork out of fixing my oven. I ordered the replacement heating element and was able to fix my oven with the guidance of this video in about 30 minutes. I'm very grateful for the money and time this video saved me.

[@drucillarawls5395]

Never replaced an oven burner before your directions were very easy to follow and than k you so very very much

[@paulyonion]

Perfect step by step instructions. I repaired my oven in minutes with a new $37 element. Thanks!

[@lizlangauraceneenvellum8716]

Thank you for all the time and effort making this video - great job! Lots of helpful points - Lift the element cover to unslot it easily from the front • Check terminals for corrosion, arc'ing • Use protective washers before inserting screws and do NOT overtighten the screws so as to preserve the porcelain surface from corrosion.

[@nelsonrmagana]

Thanks for the video. I used it and saved myself hundred from going to a handy person or replacement. Very easy and straightforward.

[@countessa222]

Thank goodness for this video, I was about to cry…I thought my awesome convection oven was done for! Thank goodness it seems like a simple enough fix that I should be able to do it myself. 👍

[@front1989]

Saved myself $150 following this video

[@mercedesjohnson2754]

I’ve never ever fixed one of my appliances before and this video was on point my oven element was going out and I was able to fix it watching this video !! 🎉🎉🎉 thank you

[@marinamarina3346]

thank you! Replaced in 1 hour including the cleaning time under the oven. It was easy and cheap.

[@annaminner5788]

Thank you! I did it. Sent up a few prayers, but your video was very helpful!

[@SuzanneOwensDuval]

Thank you! Now I can tell my husband how to do it:)!

[@Sirby1300]

I have replaced two of these on our 2015 model oven. This model has square drive screws not phillips head. Also, it is much eaisier done if you remove the door. Open door fully, pinch and pull the locking tab on each side hinge, close door about3/4 way and lift it out. Reverse to reinstall.

[@PandamusRex]

Thank for making this video. The replacement went well (those screws at the back of the oven are a bit of a bother). Cheers!

[@grampsoutdooradventuresdal7104]

Thank you much! The leafs had fallen off when I removed the bad element. Easy if you know this can happen. Thanks again.

[@deezfools]

Excellent video sir thank you Easy peasy didn't take long either now we on the baking road again

[@kevelthaus3197]

Thank you so much for this video. I was able to make the repair all by myself! Very well done video!

[@FredDeckerNC]

I've never had an oven I've owned burn an element, but have in a toaster oven. If the bottom element isn't coming on, it could be the thermostat accessible from the back or the main board. Is there also a separate relay for the broiler, convection element, and the bottom bake element? I don't want to order the part only to find out it was a relay. Guess I am going to have to take it apart ad test first, which means two trips.

[@randallhoward3036]

If the oven is not getting up to desired temperature (350) should I try replacing this component?

[@darrellhenderson8620]

Thank you! You saved Thanksgiving!

[@RogerPack]

Note to self: open up the back and check the connectors "before" ordering a new bake element, cuz if they're bad, the element might still be OK...I guess you can even check it with a multimeter if so desired...check for continuity IIRC :)

[@skydisco3]

Thank you for this video! The element in our Whirpool oven caught on fire, and with your guidance my husband has now replaced it with a new one. However, even with the new element installed, the oven will not heat. The broiler apparently will not work either. The stovetop works fine. Any advice on what we can try next to get our oven to work?

[@nonamenolastname4450]

change broiler,too. I had the same problem!

[@John-tj3ty]

Vary well shown and explained - Thanks so much

[@samhuntley344]

Great video! Saved me lots of time and money

[@aruna3990]

Thanks for very good demonstration video.

[@marymoore9140]

Thank you for this video, I was able to replace my broken element all by myself. Is it normal for an element to break on a three year old Whirlpool oven?

[@scorpmom1929]

I’ve had my whirlpool oven since 2017 and we have replaced element twice-tomorrow will make thrice. So, I’m averaging one every two year.😢

[@khedayache1646]

Thank you so much you are a very good teacher

[@lisamaher6710]

I am hoping that Steve or someone can tell me what gauge female Quick disconnect would I need for this replacement? The terminal was burnt and needs to be replaced. I was looking at T1114 Quick Disconnect, High Temperature, 90 Degree Flag, 12-10 Gauge, 1/4" Female. Would that be correct? I went to Home Depot and Lowes and neither had these female disconnectors.

[@RogerPack]

Did it work? I've heard rumor that it's 14ga but you can use 12ga connectors for it...

[@DawnaEnman]

Is it necessary to detach to wires? Mine looked ok, so I didn't do that. But, I am still having problems.

[@gabrielleisobelcobb3591]

Hi there i have a gold series oven, my problem is that when the oven is set to warm the bottom element glows red and the oven heats up way past the warm temperature of °170 Celsius burning what was to warm. Any ideas!!!

[@sam03031]

I have 2 screws on the bottom of mine. Which element do I order?

[@harrydistler6444]

great video thanks

[@CaptainBobTR13CK]

The one part I wanted to see was how the remove the element. Why did you skip that?

[@JeridRussell]

That's what he did under the back access panel. It unplugged back there and comes out the front

[@tanyaacciaioli5903]

Hi I believe i aura an older model. Whirlpool gold GLP85900.. I need to change the bake element but my oven bottom does not have the 2 screws in the back of the oven. How do I get to the element?

[@nicolas-davidgouin2365]

I have the same question.

[@duffkc]

Same here

[@thetreblerebel]

How do you know which wires are the element? Is the white wire going to the bottom going to the element

[@kevinquinn4499]

Would this be the same for a Maytag model MER8674AS0?

[@hanklhayes]

Thank you!

[@GoodWitchIntuitiveTarot]

I’m a girl and I’ve never done this before. I got it done and I turned it on for a few minutes and it smelled like fire so I turned it off and unplugged it. The smell is gone now but I’m afraid to turn it back on! Yikes! Any advice?

[@ericadowdy6856]

I was replacing the element and where the front screws in towards the door, has a Crack. Does the oven need to be replaced?

[@partselect]

Not if the crack is just in the porcelain coating. There are some touch up kits for those sort of things

[@bilbobob]

How important is the step where you absolutely send the screw in cross thread with your drill on full speed? What happens if you thread it in properly

[@tripjet999]

There was really no reason to access the back of the oven. The replacement could have been easily done from the front of the oven. But, covering the element with a piece of metal? Seems like a really bad design!

[@dilley_esq]

Recently had a lot of sparks coming from the bottom of the oven (visible thru the slots in the bottom), producing a good amount of smoke before I could turn off the oven. Does this sound like a fix for that type of issue?

[@RogerPack]

Yep, your element may have been cracking or something, depending on where the sparks were coming from...

[@dilley_esq]

@@RogerPack replaces the element over the weekend. The element was completely broken and burnt in two places on the left side. About a 6 inch section was completely separate upon removal and the back connector had burnt so I had to replace one of the connectors. Seems to be running fine now, fingers crossed.

[@rbellsr2212]

@@dilley_esq where did you get the element??

[@kyderby2009]

Without a doubt. Mine burns through about every 3-4 years. Easy to tell for sure if you just remove and inspect the old one.

[@TB-ew8wh]

I just did this. Not as easy as it looks. The element prongs did not go back in the holes and through the back that easy. I had to move the insulation out the way. Then the (2) red wires that plug back in the element prongs were to short to reach the new one without resistance. I had to push up on the element prongs and pull hard on the wires to make them meet and was afraid due to that resistance they would come unplugged but they did not thank God and it works. The wires need to be lengthened really to meet the prongs with out having to pull and push so hard to do it. O, and the 2 screws that hold the pan down that sets over the element, are junk. One come out fairly easy. The other I had to spray WD-40 on it and still stripped the head. I ended up getting it out with a square head bit but was fixing to drill it out.

[@RogerPack]

Mine reached easily FWIW...might depend on which oven? :)

[@Sirby1300]

All six screws are square drive . 2015 model oven. Ymmv

[@RT-mm8rq]

What's the part number for that heating element anyone know?

[@carayj]

I think I will test my element before putting the cover on

[@RogerPack]

Just keep fingers clear LOL

[@zombie669mofo]

Do OEM parts really matter for Oven element..? I see non-OEM replacements that are easier to get.

[@orion7873]

Yes ! Spend the extra $10 ... trust me.

[@kyderby2009]

Non OEM ones are cheap, but expect to have to replace them much more frequently.

[@sizzelot]

couldn't you just unscrew the bake element and pull it out and then disconnect the wiring so you don't have to access the back of the oven?

[@sizzelot]

Yep. Just checked my oven and you just unscrew the baking element mount and pull it out until you see the wiring connection and then disconnect. No need to access the back of the oven like he shows in the video.

[@wp662]

I have a question about this if someone can help?

[@Sirg17x]

The screws literally will not budge. I started stripping them with a screw driver and the drill didn't help.

[@garym2879]

How many people do you think would just throw out the oven and buy a new one, rather than replacing a $40 part?

[@Hedgehodge-]

I literally just moved my oven out to clean under it and on sides and then when I went to heat stuff up tonight it's constantly clocking with it set to 400F... It's hot but no idea how hot inside and food taking forever.... Assuming it's temp sensor throwing off the relay I hear. However broil works soooo I guess I'll test ohms of bake element first

[@Hedgehodge-]

Currently waiting on my food to get to temp, ...... Ughhhhh so many hours.... Must not waste the food! Lol

[@TB-ip1fc]

✔✔✔✔✔💯💯💯 Simple, all mama suppose to can do it now.

[@AnnettePearson-fj8gl]

My husband just changed the heating element but the degree on my stove will not go above 360 degrees 5:32

[@LeighTernence]

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[@FrancisLewis-g9p]

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[@LambNick]

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[@doogulass]

This worked great on a Maytag MER8600DE0. Thank you very much for saving me a bunch of time and money!

[@JohnMcDaniels-t9s]

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