How to Troubleshoot & Replace Ge AP2619954 / WE11M23 Heating Element Assembly

I replaced the heating element supplied by AppliancePartsPros.com. It took me longer than the estimated 30 minutes to an hour cited in the good instructional video. A few things took more time than I had expected: 1. Removing the top of the dryer unit resulted in my breaking off the three plastic tabs that is used to anchor the top to the structure below. In putting it back together, I didn't need those three tabs as the side plastic structure on each side will secure the top to the structure by sliding the top back in place using the plastic side pieces to hold it in place. 2. There are some scratches on my lower arms due to moving that idler pulley towards the center to both remove the belt from the drive wheel as well as re-installing it. I'd advise using a long-sleeved old shirt too protect the skin on your arms. 3. I didn't check to see if the old heater element was electrically intact or not, but the coils had no visible breaks. I'll use my ohmmeter later to see if the old heater element has a normal resistance reading or not. 4. Overall, doing the replacement of the heater element was an interesting job for a senior citizen, and the dryer now produces the proper heat for getting my clothes dry in a reasonable time. 5. I used that opportunity to use my large shop vac on the spiral wire and aluminum foil hose and the riser pipe that leads to the roof vent pipe. I used both the shop vac hose and a 4" brush tied to a flexible cable with 6" sections of 3/4 inch PVC to be able to push up the brush towards the roof-line, pulling down accumulated lint that can clog the venting passageway. 

According to web sites video 

Followed directions on the video, no problem except for the drum belt - that was a little difficult to get both hands in the proper position. 

Watched your “How To” videos and the remedies to the issues. Dryer is great condition for well over 10 years old, so I decided to attempt repairing it. Took about 45 minutes and everything was repaired. Powered things up and works just like new.. Thanks for saving me the costs of a repair service. This wasn’t the first time I used your service and most likely won’t be the last. By far the best online service of this type! 

Ordered the part and replaced it. 

Replaced the Heater housing element assembly. 

Replaced heating element and rear bearing kit and a couple bearing slides 

After researching the why's of our clothes taking so long to dry, we came to the conclusion it was probably the heating element. We ordered the part from Appliance Pros and when we began the work, we watched their video of how to install. Everything went fine and last night for the first time in almost two years, my clothes took the normal time to dry. So glad we got a new element. This will save time and money. 

Took off the top lid and removed the front panel, then removed the belt and drum to reveal the heating element. I then took out the four screws and disconnect the wires, then I just did everything in reverse. It was a snap. I thank you very much for providing a video to help assist. The step by step instruction was great thanks guys, 

The moisture sensor was very clean, so that didn't seem to be the problem. I had just cleaned out the exhaust vents, so that wasn't the problem either. I decided to go ahead and buy a new heating element. Took apart the dryer as per video. It is not very difficult, although there are a lot of steps. Once I got to the heating element I could see clearly that there was a break in the inner heating coil. I installed the new element which was identical to the old one. The only difficulty was that there are two power wires (blue and white) for the two coils of the heating element and I forgot which wire goes to which coil. In fact though, both coils have the same resistance and length and connect to the same point at the other end, so I just guessed. In fact I later found a wiring diagram online and so I think I got it correct. Putting it all back together was easy but takes a little time. Dryer works like new. I suggest replacing the drum slides at the same time that you replace the heating element, as they both died around the same time on my dryer.