How to Replace a Maytag Electric Dryer Heating Element
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This video from Sears PartsDirect shows how to replace a broken heating element in some Maytag electric dryers. If your electric dryer doesn't heating, check the heating coil on the element for damage. If it's damaged, you may need to replace the heating element.
(0:00) Introduction
(0:28) Step 1: Shut off the power
(0:30) Step 2: Remove the back panel
(0:36) Step 3: Disconnect the wires
(0:41) Step 4: Remove the heating element
(0:48) Step 5: Transfer the high-limit thermostat to the new heating element
(0:54) Step 6: Install the new heating element
(1:11) Step 7: Reattach the back panel
(1:20) Step 8: Plug in the dryer
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Transcript:
The heating element in an electric dryer generates the dryer's heat-it's one of the first parts to check if the air in the dryer doesn't get warm. Inspect the heating element for damage to the heating coil. If the heating element is damaged, replace it with a manufacturer-approved replacement part. Before you begin, wear work gloves to protect your hands. Unplug the dryer. Remove the screws from the back panel. Remove the back panel from the dryer and set it aside. Disconnect the wires, using slot screwdriver to pry the wires off the spades if necessary. Remove the mounting screws from the heating element using a 1/4" nut driver and pull it off of the heater box. Remove the high-limit thermostat from the existing heating element and install it on the new heating element. Position the new heating element on the heater box and line up the mounting screw holes. Insert the mounting screws and tighten them firmly. Properly connect the wires to the new heating element. Warning: For safety and to avoid damage to the new element, the wires must be properly connected. Position the back panel on the back of the dryer. Line up the mounting screw holes. Insert the mounting screws and tighten them firmly. Plug the dryer into the wall outlet.
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Thank you. You helped me change out my element simple and easy!!!
thank you, just what was needed
Looks simple
my dryer doesnt cool down during that phase is that the thermostat?
Does it matter which red cable you use to each connection?
Wish you could have showed us the dryer.
I have this exact dryer. Any videos on how to check the fuse and other components of the heating relay? I am....pretty inept at mechanics and have no clue
@searspartsdirect
3 жыл бұрын
Here a link to an article/video that shows how to diagnose the heating failure on that type of dryer. www.searspartsdirect.com/diy/article/electric-dryer-wont-heat-troubleshooting-video
my maytag looks exactly like this one, but I went to start it one day, it started than i went to pull the lint tray out and clean it, and when i when to put it back it the dryer shut off. Now it wont turn on.
@searspartsdirect
5 жыл бұрын
A number of different problems can prevent your dryer from starting. Here's a video/article that provides troubleshooting for that type of dryer if you have an electric version: www.searspartsdirect.com/article/dryer-wont-start-troubleshooting-electric-dryer-problems-video.html . Here's a troubleshooting video/article for a gas dryer: www.searspartsdirect.com/article/dryer-wont-start-troubleshooting-gas-dryer-problems-video.html . We hope this information helps. If you need further assistance, let us know the model number of your Maytag dryer and additional details about the starting failure. You'll typically find the model number by opening the dryer door and looking beside the opening to the dryer drum.
What if element looks good, dryer spins but no heat?
@searspartsdirect
5 жыл бұрын
A tripped circuit breaker for the L2 leg of power, a bad operating thermostat, an open high-limit thermostat or a number of other failures can prevent the dryer from heating. This troubleshooting video shows how to troubleshoot a heating failure on some Maytag Centennial dryers: www.searspartsdirect.com/article/electric-dryer-wont-heat-troubleshooting-video.html . Using the troubleshooting tips in that video may help you determine the cause of the heating failure in your dryer. If you have a different type of dryer or need more help, let us know the model number of your dryer and we'll try to provide additional troubleshooting tips.
Is this the same element for pyet444ayw
@searspartsdirect
5 жыл бұрын
No. You'll need to unplug the dryer and lift the top panel to access the heating element in that model of Maytag dryer. To lift the top panel, release the clips that lock the top of the dryer in place, push a putty knife under the lid near the left and right edges of the front of the dryer. Lift the top and prop it securely against the wall behind the dryer. The heating element is behind the drum in the top left corner of the cabinet. Unplug the wires from the heating element. Remove the mounting screw that holds the high limit thermostat on the top of the bulkhead. Pull the high limit thermostat and bracket out of the way and let them hang by the wires attached to the high limit thermostat. Remove the screw located below and to the left of the ceramic heating element terminal block. That screw secures the right side of the element assembly mounting bracket to the heater housing. Lift up on the right side of the heater assembly, tip it slightly forward then work the rod end of the bracket out of the housing location hole. Pull the heater assembly out. Install the new heater assembly and reassemble the dryer in reverse order. We hope this information helps. If you need further assistance, let us know.
On a front loader dryer,5000 Maytag
Is this the same as the model "mde3757ayw?
@searspartsdirect
2 жыл бұрын
No. You can find a parts drawing and listing of that Maytag dryer here: www.searspartsdirect.com/model/33xjt87dfo-003048/maytag-mde3757ayw-dryer-parts . You may be able to determine how to access and replace the element using that drawing if that's the repair that you're attempting. If you need more help, let us know.
@adape0884frank
2 жыл бұрын
@@searspartsdirect thank you
This is an easy fix. 30 min tops. That is unless you encounter a “Dan O’Brian Special”. If you have a “Dan O’Brian Special” you can safely add an hour and change to your task.
No instructions whatsoever on the "replace element part". That's the only part I need help on!
@searspartsdirect
6 жыл бұрын
We suspect that you have a different Maytag dryer than the one shown in the video. Use these steps to replace the element coil for a common Maytag heating element: Unplug the dryer and remove the heating element assembly. Remove the coil ends and pull the element coil out of the insulator rings. Thread the new coil through the insulator rings and attach the coil ends to the connections in the element assembly. If you need more help, let us know the model number of your Maytag dryer.
U just showed us how to take the back off n on. Thanks for nothing!!!