How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP6017074 / WPW10207397 Oven Heating Element

Remove and replace - I'm not "handy" with fixing things and it was easy. Be sure to turn off power to oven before you start. After a "shocking" beginning I killed power at the breaker box removed 2 screws pulled out the bad element put in the new and reattached screws - saved a $100 service call and done in 5 minutes. 

Ordered element, remove the old burnt one, replace with the new one. It took 15 minutes using a small screw driver. 

Replaced both heating elements and the temperature sensor. 

So, I decided that from the number of screws needed to remove the worn parts and the " plug and play" appearance of the new parts on you website, I decided I could do this! This also how I approach my plumbing projects.....this really scares my husband! Well, everything came in at once so a few days later I decided it was time to do the deed. I had pre-spritzed the existing screws the night before with a degreaser and scrubbed with a used toothbrush. The screws all loosened up with no problem. Note here: I saw a comment on your website stating that although the screws look like a Phillips head screw, they have more of a star head. I had several of those in my handy dandy tool kit?? It took me about an hour total to unscrew and remove the old parts and pop in the new ones from your company. Easy peasy!! Thank you so much for supplying parts for appliances over 15 years old. Your company is the best. 

Replaced it. 

Replaced the element. 

First, I replaced the temperature sensor (least expensive replacement part) and that did not solve the problem, Next least expensive part was the heating element, and after replacing it the temperature was within 5 degrees of set temperature. I can live with that. 

AppliancePartsPros led me straight to the correct part once I entered the model number of my oven. There was even a videos showing how to swap out the element. Super quick shipping and so far, so good on the repair. 

Turned off the oven at the breaker and replaced the bottom element. Examination of the element showed element damage. After resetting the breaker the bottom element worked and the oven reached the desired temperature. 

Unscrewed the old element and screwed in the new element. It was only two screw and super easy.