How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP5999255 / W10856603 Electric Range Broil Element

Because of working with, door attached, we had to remove the back because the connector wire was to short on one side for top coil. Once that was done replacement installed and we are operating better than it has in six months. 

We ordered one and it works. 

Followed the guidance of the tech rep on the phone. Replaced the oven broil element 

Removed the old element and replaced it with the new. The leads, on one side in particular, were quite short, and quite difficult to unplug from the old element and plug into the new one. Reaching into the back of the oven was one challenge, and the plugs were very tight. Because the leads were short I removed the back cover, per the video, and removed the zip tie around the wire bundle to create some slack. (I added a new one when the job was done). If I had it to do it again I would have installed the element without the wires, and plugged it in from the back, where the plugs were easily accessible. I used pliers to crimp the plug at the end of the wire a little, as it had loosened when removing the old, resulting in a looser fit than I liked when plugging in the new. Anyone who can use basic tools could do the repair, but I suggest mentioning the alternative of plugging in from the back. The new element arrived in very good time and in good condition. 

The broiler element was sagging and sparking. I purchase both heating elements. Upper and lower. Reviewed some you tube videos and made the repair. 

I changed both elements. 

I bought new elements both top and bottom. Installed them and all is well. Anyone can do it. I'm 82 years old, and I can do it 

Replaced bake element and broil element; replacing the broil element was preventive. 

AppliancePartsPros sent the replacement element fast. 

Got new one from you guys, and neighbor put in for me.