Is a heating element in a clothes dryer easy to fix?

Answer 1

If the element is truly the problem with the dryer, then there's no repair for an element, you simply have to replace the entire assembly. There are other possibilities, however. There are usually at least three thermostats on every dryer that control the heat element. If any of them are bad, then nothing happens, especially the hi-limit thermo. That one's like a fuse that shuts down when it reaches a certain temp, instead of by amperage. Once blown, that also has to be replaced. You need an Ohm's tester to check the continuity in the heat element as well as the hi-limit thermo. If they have continuity, then they're good. If not, replace.
Another possibility, if the unit runs, but doesn't heat, if you have fuses instead of breakers, there may be one fuse blown. The motor that drives the drum, runs on 110 volts, the heat element needs 220 volts. If one fuse blows in a 220 circuit, you get the 110 to run the motor, but not enough juice to heat the element.

Answer 2

Yes it is extremely easy. So much so that I have to ask; have you proven it is the heating element that is the problem?

if you have. Then buy a new element.

1. triple check that you have the power un plugged, switched off cut-off. etc. Make sure the the unit has no juice.

2. remove the rear cover. You should probably have a shop vacuum for all the dust and a flash light because it is tough to see in there.

3. Remove the old element.

4. Install the new one. BE SURE YOU DO NOT BEND THE HEATING ELEMENT IN ANY WAY.

5. If something is touching the heating element bend or move it (whatever it is) One of the only sure ways to screw up a new element is to bend it.

6. Put everything back together and plug it in.

7. Perform a smoke test. (this means try to use it. If you screwed up it will smoke)

8. If there is no smoke, pat yourself on the back and have the beverage of your choice.

Answer 3

Some elements are easy and some are more difficult. It depends on the make and model of the dryer which you (as almost everyone else) have neglected to supply. Some are mounted on a frame and the whole unit is replaced and some can be simply pulled off of insulators and the new element is pushed onto the insulators. Some must be pulled through insulators and "restrung" with the new element.

Answer 4

if your a tech, yes if not then NO