{"id":18591,"date":"2025-06-04T07:22:13","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T14:22:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/?p=18591"},"modified":"2026-07-14T12:27:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T19:27:09","slug":"how-to-fix-the-heating-element-on-a-whirlpool-front-load-washer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-fix-the-heating-element-on-a-whirlpool-front-load-washer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix the Heating Element on a Whirlpool Front-Load Washer"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Follow our instructions to locate, test, and install a new heating element in a Whirlpool front-load washer using basic tools.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":18756,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"Whirlpool front-load washer heating element","_yoast_wpseo_title":"%%title%% %%page%%","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Follow our instructions to locate, test, and install a new heating element in a Whirlpool front-load washer using basic tools.","_aviaLayoutBuilderCleanData":"[av_image src='https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250529_1000_Industrial-Shabby-Chic-Laundry_simple_compose_01jwe5dcbbfq7a35yan3ate93d-1500x630.png' attachment='18756' attachment_size='featured_large' copyright='' caption='' styling='' align='center' font_size='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000' overlay_text_color='#ffffff' animation='no-animation' hover='' appearance='' link='' target='' title_attr='' alt_attr='' lazy_loading='disabled' id='' custom_class='' av_element_hidden_in_editor='0' av_uid='av-15o8ggv' admin_preview_bg=''][\/av_image]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-mbaxbibk' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wondering why your Whirlpool <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-does-a-front-load-washer-work\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">front-load washer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> isn\u2019t heating properly? We\u2019ll help you identify a faulty heating element, explain why it needs replacement, and guide you through a quick test and fix to get your appliance back in action.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need any replacement parts for your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/parts-for-whirlpool-wfw95hexw0.html\"><b>Whirlpool front load washer<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can enter your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-find-your-appliances-model-number\/\"><b>model number<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/\"><b>AppliancePartsPros.com<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to order them. Most orders arrive in just two business days, and we have thousands of free guides to show you how to install your new parts.<\/span>\n\nWe recommend consulting your manufacturer's documentation or<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/repair-help\/\"> <b>contact us<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with any questions.<\/span><\/em>\r\n\r\n[lwptoc numeration=\"none\"]\r\n<p style=\"font-size:14.5px;margin:14px 0;font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif\"><a href=\"#app-safety-notes\">Full safety notes below<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you need<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multimeter<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 inch nut driver<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T20 Torx driver<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10mm socket<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety tips<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When working on any appliance, remember to keep safety first. Here are some tips to keep in mind:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always power off and unplug your appliance or switch off the circuit breaker before you attempt any maintenance or replacement work. This keeps you safe by eliminating any risk of electric shock.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the appliance has recently been used, give it plenty of time to cool down before working on it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take your time while working to prevent accidents and personal injuries. Rushing is the enemy of precision.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work in a well-lit area so you can see and access appliance parts.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your workspace free of clutter and other obstacles. Keep children and pets away from the work area.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never work on internal parts with wet hands. Make sure the work area is completely dry.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the user manual to see if there are specific installation or safety instructions related to your appliance or replacement part.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be gentle when handling or removing parts. Excessive force might damage the appliance or cause personal injury.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear insulated work gloves to protect your hands from sharp metal parts and debris.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When working with wires, avoid touching any exposed wires or terminals. If you need to touch a wire, use a non-conductive tool or wear insulating gloves to prevent electrical shock.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always take photos or make a note of wiring terminals or other connections before disconnecting them to make reassembly easier.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t test live voltage with a multimeter if you\u2019re unfamiliar with how to prevent short-circuiting.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider wearing safety glasses and\/or a dust mask when working with chemicals, dust or a large amount of debris to prevent irritation or injury.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn off the water supply at the outlet before beginning repairs. Keep towels ready to catch any residual water in the system when removing parts.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to test and replace the heating element<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the steps to test the heating element on a Whirlpool front-load washer for faults and replace it if necessary:<\/span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access the heating element<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a 1\/4-inch nut driver to remove the two screws at the back of the washer's top panel.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slide the top panel backward, lift it up, and set it aside.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Locate the HE2 connector with double pink wires and disconnect it to access the heating element.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test the heating element<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set your multimeter to resistance mode, indicated by an upside-down horseshoe symbol.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test the resistance between the two pink wires on the HE2 connector. The heating element should read between 10 and 20 Ohms. If it does not, the heating element is faulty and requires replacement.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<b><i>NOTE: <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, for every 1 degree in temperature difference, 2 Ohms could be added or subtracted. If the temperature in your home is cooler, resistance would be subtracted.<\/span><\/i>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove the heating element<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a 1\/4-inch nut driver to remove the screws securing the back access panel.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disconnect the wires connected to the heating element.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a T20 Torx driver to remove the element cover.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loosen the tension nut, secure the heating element with a 10mm socket, and carefully pull it out.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install the new heating element<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insert the new heating element into the tub and tighten the 10mm tension nut.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reconnect the wires to the new heating element.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reinstall the element cover using the T20 Torx driver.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reassemble the washer<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reattach the back access panel using the 1\/4-inch nut driver.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reconnect the HE2 wire terminal.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slide the top panel back into place and secure it with the screws you removed earlier using the 1\/4-inch nut driver.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restore power to the washer by plugging it back in or flipping the circuit breaker back on.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More DIY help at your fingertips<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks for reading! We hope this guide helped you test and swap out the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heating element <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whirlpool front-load washer<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you still need a replacement part, just grab your model number and head to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/appliancepartspros.com\"><b>AppliancePartsPros.com,<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where we have over two million parts ready to ship. Most orders arrive in just two business days! For help tracking down the right part, give us a call at 1 (877) 477-7278. While you\u2019re waiting, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/\"><b>check out our DIY blog<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and explore our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@appliancepartspros\/videos\"><b>video tutorials on YouTube<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Don\u2019t forget to follow us on <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/appliancepartspros\"><b>Facebook<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/applpartspros\"><b>X<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/appliancepartspros?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==\"><b>Instagram<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for all the latest tips and repair guides!<\/span>\n\n<em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The information in this article may not apply to your specific appliance model.\n\n<div id=\"app-safety-notes\" style=\"border:1px solid #E6E6E6;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;margin:22px 0;font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif\"><div style=\"background:#1C437C;color:#fff;padding:9px 16px;font-weight:700;font-size:15px\">\u26a1&nbsp;Electrical safety \u2014 before you start<\/div><ul style=\"margin:0;padding:14px 20px 14px 38px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#1A1A1A;background:#fff\"><li style=\"margin:6px 0\"><b>Disconnect power<\/b> before you start \u2014 unplug it or switch off the breaker, and <b>confirm it's dead<\/b>.<\/li><li style=\"margin:6px 0\">Follow your <b>local electrical code<\/b>.<\/li><li style=\"margin:6px 0\">Anything involving <b>household wiring, outlets, or the breaker panel<\/b> itself is <b>licensed-electrician territory<\/b>.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_blog blog_type='posts' categories='9' link='category' blog_style='blog-grid' content_length='content' contents='title_read_more' date_filter='' date_filter_start='' date_filter_end='' date_filter_format='yy\/mm\/dd' offset='0' conditional='' bloglist_width='' columns='3' preview_mode='auto' image_size='portfolio' items='3' paginate='yes' lazy_loading='disabled' alb_description='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-mbb7ksog']\r\n\r\n[av_social_share title='Share this entry' buttons='' share_facebook='' share_twitter='' share_whatsapp='' share_pinterest='' share_reddit='' share_linkedin='' share_tumblr='' share_vk='' share_mail='' share_yelp='' yelp_link='https:\/\/www.yelp.com' style='' av-desktop-hide='' av-medium-hide='' av-small-hide='' av-mini-hide='' alb_description='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-icku0v']\r\n\r\n","_aviaLayoutBuilder_active":"active","footnotes":""},"categories":[84,9],"tags":[1259,10926,10924,6140,10928,10925,10927,10923,972,10922],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\r\n<title>How to Fix the Heating Element on a Whirlpool Front-Load Washer<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Follow our instructions to locate, test, and install a new heating element in a Whirlpool front-load washer using basic tools.\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\r\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-fix-the-heating-element-on-a-whirlpool-front-load-washer\/\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to Fix the Heating Element on a Whirlpool Front-Load Washer\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Follow our instructions to locate, test, and install a new heating element in a Whirlpool front-load washer using basic tools.\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-fix-the-heating-element-on-a-whirlpool-front-load-washer\/\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"AppliancePartsPros Blog\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-06-04T14:22:13+00:00\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-07-14T19:27:09+00:00\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250529_1000_Industrial-Shabby-Chic-Laundry_simple_compose_01jwe5dcbbfq7a35yan3ate93d.png\" \/>\r\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1536\" \/>\r\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1024\" \/>\r\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Steven E\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Steven E\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\r\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-fix-the-heating-element-on-a-whirlpool-front-load-washer\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-fix-the-heating-element-on-a-whirlpool-front-load-washer\/\",\"name\":\"How to Fix the Heating Element on a Whirlpool Front-Load Washer\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-fix-the-heating-element-on-a-whirlpool-front-load-washer\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-fix-the-heating-element-on-a-whirlpool-front-load-washer\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250529_1000_Industrial-Shabby-Chic-Laundry_simple_compose_01jwe5dcbbfq7a35yan3ate93d.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-06-04T14:22:13+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-07-14T19:27:09+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/#\/schema\/person\/03ac441e1fde2369dc0cf9fdd27c07bc\"},\"description\":\"Follow our instructions to locate, test, and install a new heating element in a Whirlpool front-load washer using basic tools.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-fix-the-heating-element-on-a-whirlpool-front-load-washer\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-fix-the-heating-element-on-a-whirlpool-front-load-washer\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-fix-the-heating-element-on-a-whirlpool-front-load-washer\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250529_1000_Industrial-Shabby-Chic-Laundry_simple_compose_01jwe5dcbbfq7a35yan3ate93d.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250529_1000_Industrial-Shabby-Chic-Laundry_simple_compose_01jwe5dcbbfq7a35yan3ate93d.png\",\"width\":1536,\"height\":1024},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-fix-the-heating-element-on-a-whirlpool-front-load-washer\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"APP Blog\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Troubleshooting Appliances\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/category\/troubleshooting\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Washing Machine\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/category\/troubleshooting\/washing-machine\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":4,\"name\":\"How to Fix the Heating Element on a Whirlpool Front-Load Washer\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/\",\"name\":\"AppliancePartsPros Blog\",\"description\":\"\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/#\/schema\/person\/03ac441e1fde2369dc0cf9fdd27c07bc\",\"name\":\"Steven E\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/705340c7fffdf187ab647815aa35a88c?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/705340c7fffdf187ab647815aa35a88c?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Steven E\"},\"description\":\"With nearly a decade of experience in providing top-notch customer service regarding appliance parts and repair, Steven enjoys sharing practical advice, troubleshooting tips, and interesting information to help readers stay informed.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/author\/stevene\/\"}]}<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How to Fix the Heating Element on a Whirlpool Front-Load Washer","description":"Follow our instructions to locate, test, and install a new heating element in a Whirlpool front-load washer using basic tools.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-fix-the-heating-element-on-a-whirlpool-front-load-washer\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"How to Fix the Heating Element on a Whirlpool Front-Load Washer","og_description":"Follow our instructions to locate, test, and install a new heating element in a Whirlpool front-load washer using basic tools.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-fix-the-heating-element-on-a-whirlpool-front-load-washer\/","og_site_name":"AppliancePartsPros Blog","article_published_time":"2025-06-04T14:22:13+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-07-14T19:27:09+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1536,"height":1024,"url":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250529_1000_Industrial-Shabby-Chic-Laundry_simple_compose_01jwe5dcbbfq7a35yan3ate93d.png","type":"image\/png"}],"author":"Steven E","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Steven E","Est. reading time":"5 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-fix-the-heating-element-on-a-whirlpool-front-load-washer\/","url":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-fix-the-heating-element-on-a-whirlpool-front-load-washer\/","name":"How to Fix the Heating Element on a Whirlpool Front-Load Washer","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-fix-the-heating-element-on-a-whirlpool-front-load-washer\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-fix-the-heating-element-on-a-whirlpool-front-load-washer\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250529_1000_Industrial-Shabby-Chic-Laundry_simple_compose_01jwe5dcbbfq7a35yan3ate93d.png","datePublished":"2025-06-04T14:22:13+00:00","dateModified":"2026-07-14T19:27:09+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/#\/schema\/person\/03ac441e1fde2369dc0cf9fdd27c07bc"},"description":"Follow our instructions to locate, test, and install a new heating element in a Whirlpool front-load washer using basic tools.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-fix-the-heating-element-on-a-whirlpool-front-load-washer\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-fix-the-heating-element-on-a-whirlpool-front-load-washer\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-fix-the-heating-element-on-a-whirlpool-front-load-washer\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250529_1000_Industrial-Shabby-Chic-Laundry_simple_compose_01jwe5dcbbfq7a35yan3ate93d.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250529_1000_Industrial-Shabby-Chic-Laundry_simple_compose_01jwe5dcbbfq7a35yan3ate93d.png","width":1536,"height":1024},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-fix-the-heating-element-on-a-whirlpool-front-load-washer\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"APP Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Troubleshooting Appliances","item":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/category\/troubleshooting\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Washing Machine","item":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/category\/troubleshooting\/washing-machine\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"How to Fix the Heating Element on a Whirlpool Front-Load Washer"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/","name":"AppliancePartsPros Blog","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/#\/schema\/person\/03ac441e1fde2369dc0cf9fdd27c07bc","name":"Steven E","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/705340c7fffdf187ab647815aa35a88c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/705340c7fffdf187ab647815aa35a88c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Steven E"},"description":"With nearly a decade of experience in providing top-notch customer service regarding appliance parts and repair, Steven enjoys sharing practical advice, troubleshooting tips, and interesting information to help readers stay informed.","url":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/author\/stevene\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18591"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18591"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18591\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24431,"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18591\/revisions\/24431"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18756"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18591"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18591"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18591"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}