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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairMaytag Dryer Heating Element Replacement, Dryer Repair #Y313538
Maytag Dryer Heating Element Replacement, Dryer Repair #Y313538
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$46.34Estimated Savings
$112.5003:59
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the heating element coil on a Maytag dryer. The most common reasons for replacing the heating element are when the dryer doesn’t heat, is too hot, takes too long, trips the breaker, or won’t stop.
All of the information for this heating element replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Maytag
Tools needed: screwdriver, wrench, pliers
All of the information for this heating element replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Maytag
Tools needed: screwdriver, wrench, pliers
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
Remove the screws to release the heating element shield.
6
Remove the nut to disconnect the power supply wire.
7
Disconnect the wires from the high-limit thermostat.
8
Remove the lower and rear mounting screws and pull the assembly out.
9
Remove the screws to separate the heating element housing.
10
Next, remove the nuts and washers to release both ends of the old heating element coil.
11
Use pliers to straighten the ends of the coil and feed the coil out through the insulator rings.
12
You’re now ready to install the new heating element coil.
13
Feed the coil through the insulator rings making sure the coil is evenly spaced and does not come in contact with itself.
14
To ensure even distribution, you may need to readjust the coil.
15
Start at the beginning if you need to readjust and never stretch the coil at any point.
16
Bend each end if applicable and secure them to the insulator posts with the washers and nuts.
17
Join to two housing halves together and secure the screws.
18
Position the housing into the heat duct and secure with the screws.
19
Reconnect the high-limit thermostat wires.
20
Reattach the power supply wire and secure with the nut.
21
Replace the heating element shield and secure with the screws.
22
Secure the door switch wires on the front panel retaining clip, then reconnect the wire to the door switch.
23
Position the front panel clips under the lip of the main top and rotate the panel into place.
24
Secure it with the mounting screws.
25
You’re now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the heating element coil on a Maytag dryer. The most common reasons for replacing the heating element are when the dryer doesn’t heat, is too hot, takes too long, trips the breaker, or won’t stop.
All of the information for this heating element replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Maytag
Tools needed: screwdriver, wrench, pliers
All of the information for this heating element replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Maytag
Tools needed: screwdriver, wrench, pliers
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
Remove the screws to release the heating element shield.
6
Remove the nut to disconnect the power supply wire.
7
Disconnect the wires from the high-limit thermostat.
8
Remove the lower and rear mounting screws and pull the assembly out.
9
Remove the screws to separate the heating element housing.
10
Next, remove the nuts and washers to release both ends of the old heating element coil.
11
Use pliers to straighten the ends of the coil and feed the coil out through the insulator rings.
12
You’re now ready to install the new heating element coil.
13
Feed the coil through the insulator rings making sure the coil is evenly spaced and does not come in contact with itself.
14
To ensure even distribution, you may need to readjust the coil.
15
Start at the beginning if you need to readjust and never stretch the coil at any point.
16
Bend each end if applicable and secure them to the insulator posts with the washers and nuts.
17
Join to two housing halves together and secure the screws.
18
Position the housing into the heat duct and secure with the screws.
19
Reconnect the high-limit thermostat wires.
20
Reattach the power supply wire and secure with the nut.
21
Replace the heating element shield and secure with the screws.
22
Secure the door switch wires on the front panel retaining clip, then reconnect the wire to the door switch.
23
Position the front panel clips under the lip of the main top and rotate the panel into place.
24
Secure it with the mounting screws.
25
You’re now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Heating Element
$46.34
Total$0.00
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