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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairMaytag Dryer Heating Element Assembly Replacement #Y303404
Maytag Dryer Heating Element Assembly Replacement #Y303404
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$267.33Estimated Savings
$112.5003:25
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the heating element assembly on Maytag and Whirlpool dryers. The most common reasons for replacing the heating element assembly are when the dryer doesn’t heat, gets too hot, takes too long, trips the breaker, or won’t stop.
All of the information in this heating element replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag, Whirlpool
Tools needed: screwdriver
All of the information in this heating element replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag, Whirlpool
Tools needed: screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to remove the screws at the bottom of the front panel.
3
Now, rotate the panel out from the bottom to release the clips at the top.
4
Noting their location, disconnect the wires from the door switch as well as from the retaining clip on the panel and set the panel aside.
5
Release the wires from the front bulkhead.
6
Remove the screws to release the heating element shield.
7
Remove the nut to disconnect the power supply wire.
8
Disconnect the wires from the high-limit thermostat.
9
Remove the lower and rear mounting screws and pull the old assembly out.
10
Prepare the new heating element assembly for installation by transferring the high-limit thermostat from the old housing to the new one.
11
Remove the nut to release the wire.
12
Remove the screws to detach the thermostat.
13
Transfer the part to the new housing and secure with the screws.
14
Attach the wire to the post and secure with the nut.
15
Position the new housing into the heat duct and secure with the screws.
16
Reconnect the high-limit thermostat wires.
17
Reattach the power supply wire and secure with the nut.
18
Replace the heating element shield and secure with the screws.
19
Secure the door switch wires on the front panel retaining clip, then reconnect the wire to the door switch.
20
Position the front panel clips under the lip of the main top and rotate the panel into place.
21
Secure it with the mounting screws.
22
You’re now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the heating element assembly on Maytag and Whirlpool dryers. The most common reasons for replacing the heating element assembly are when the dryer doesn’t heat, gets too hot, takes too long, trips the breaker, or won’t stop.
All of the information in this heating element replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag, Whirlpool
Tools needed: screwdriver
All of the information in this heating element replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag, Whirlpool
Tools needed: screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to remove the screws at the bottom of the front panel.
3
Now, rotate the panel out from the bottom to release the clips at the top.
4
Noting their location, disconnect the wires from the door switch as well as from the retaining clip on the panel and set the panel aside.
5
Release the wires from the front bulkhead.
6
Remove the screws to release the heating element shield.
7
Remove the nut to disconnect the power supply wire.
8
Disconnect the wires from the high-limit thermostat.
9
Remove the lower and rear mounting screws and pull the old assembly out.
10
Prepare the new heating element assembly for installation by transferring the high-limit thermostat from the old housing to the new one.
11
Remove the nut to release the wire.
12
Remove the screws to detach the thermostat.
13
Transfer the part to the new housing and secure with the screws.
14
Attach the wire to the post and secure with the nut.
15
Position the new housing into the heat duct and secure with the screws.
16
Reconnect the high-limit thermostat wires.
17
Reattach the power supply wire and secure with the nut.
18
Replace the heating element shield and secure with the screws.
19
Secure the door switch wires on the front panel retaining clip, then reconnect the wire to the door switch.
20
Position the front panel clips under the lip of the main top and rotate the panel into place.
21
Secure it with the mounting screws.
22
You’re now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Heating Element
$267.33
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Multi Screwdriver
$59.00
Total$0.00
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