Frigidaire Dryer Not Heating? Dryer Heating Element #131553900

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$131.57

Estimated Savings

$112.50

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Description

This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the heating element and rear housing assembly on a Frigidaire 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:
Frigidaire, Kenmore, Gibson, Universal, Westinghouse, Crosley, Tappan, Electrolux, Montgomery Ward, Kelvinator

Tools needed: putty knife, screwdriver

Step By Step Instructions

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As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.

Your first step is to insert a putty knife under the front of the main top to release the spring clips.

Now rotate the top up and support it.

If you dryer has a rear control panel

You next step is to disconnect the door switch wires.

If your dryer has the control panel in the front you will need to disconnect the wire harness.

If necessary, you may also need to remove the zip tie securing the wires.

Now, remove the front panel mounting screws and pull the front panel up and out to remove.

Your next step is to remove the screws to release the rear access panel.

Reach into the cabinet and push the idler pulley to release the tension on the belt and unthread the belt from the pulley and motor shaft.

If applicable, detach the spacer at the front of the cabinet by removing the mounting screw.

Now, use the belt to help lift the drum up and out.

Remove the wires from the high-limit thermostat as well as from the heating element.

Remove the mounting screws to release the old heating element.

Install the new heating element

By positioning it on the rear panel and securing the mounting screws.

Reconnect the heating element wires

As well as the wires to the new high-limit thermostat.

Replace the drum into the cabinet and position by lowering the bearing hitch into the cup.

Reach through the rear panel and thread the belt onto the pulley and motor shaft in a zig-zag formation.

Reinstall the spacer.

Now, rotate the drum to help align the belt.

Position the rear access panel and secure the screws.

Reinstall the front panel by aligning the slots at the bottom of the panel with the support clips then lift up the drum as you snap the front panel into place.

Secure the mounting screws and reconnect the wire harness or door switch wires depending on your model.

Use a zip tie to secure the wires.

Rotate the main top back into place and press down on the front to secure the spring clips.

You’re now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.