How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP6013115 / WP8544771 Dryer Heating Element

I'm a small somewhat handy older woman and didn't have any issues with this as a repair project. It's an older electric dryer, Kenmore Elite Oasis, so finding a video of the same model was challenging, but there are a couple out there - one was the most useful. Using a putty knife to pop the two clips at the front (you slide the putty knife in at the corner and push until the clips release), I lifted the top of the dryer (everything is accessed through the top, not from the back). It was necessary to remove the drum, which took removing about six bolts from the front panels. There is a bolt down at the lint trap that has to be removed to get the second of the two inner panels off. The parts are a lot lighter than I remember the old dryer drum we rolled down the hill as child was and I'm not a lot bigger than I was then. There are a couple wires to unplug, then I used a meter to test the fuse and heat regulator (at least I'm pretty sure that's what they were...they tested good so I didn't bother researching), then I was able to remove the metal shield for the heating element which is held in by four bolts. (That did test bad with the meter.) Those were a little awkward to get to. Then removed the heating element, put the new one in and put it back together. The hardest part was getting the drum belt in place. Including video watching, vacuuming copious amounts of dirt and lint out of the machine (it's amazing how much dirt DOESN'T come out in the wash) and searching through the dirt and lint for the clip I vacuumed up, it was about a 45 minute project. The part got here about 5 days faster than predicted which made us back in business quickly and the dryer works great again! 10/10 recommend taking this on instead of spending hundreds on a new dryer. 

After reading the reviews of others, I ordered and replaced the heating element, thermostat, cut-off & the moisture sensor bars. It was a success! The element was definitely bad on one end, the wire was burnt in two pieces. Now it doesn't take 3 hours to dry a load! Well worth the money I spent. Easy to fix & do it yourself. I watched the video before buying the parts just to make sure that it was something I wanted to tackle. Very easy with the video. Great job Appliance Pro's! 

I replaced the "heating element" which was bad.........as well as the "Thermst-fix" and "Thermal Cutoff" which are located on the side of the element mounting location while I had the dyer all opened up and the element mounting tube removed.......I also replaced the Dryer Thermister which is located on the top of the blower fan.....To get to these parts, you must open the top of the dryer which has spring latches on both sides of the front corners... they need to be pressed in (use a putty knife or kitchen knife) to press in and then the top will raise on it's back hinges.....you then must get the entire front panel removed before you can get to the bottom of the dryer where these are located...after the top is raised on its back hinges, take a screw out on each side of the top panel and then raise the front panel straight up to remove it from it's bottom brackets....You will also have to remove the Dryer Lint screen housing Bottom center ( 4 screws) to get to the fan blower housing 

Pulled the element and found it burnt in two. Replaced the element worked for 5 minutes then stopped heating. Both thermistors were bad which probably caused the failure to start with. Had to order those the next day. Works like a champ again. When replacing element replace the thermostats. Also realized why you need to keep inside clean since the blower actually pulls air into and across the element into the drum. The correct parts are so easy to find on their website. Type in the model number and there they are. Also repaired my front loader from this site before. No need to call an expensive repairman. 

Ordered a new heater core and a friend took out the old one and put in the new one by knowledge and remembering how it all hooked back up. I think i could have even done it once i seen it all(but it would have taken me a bit longer). It only took about 15-20 minutes. It was great! 

Had a flashing L2 error which would indicate electrical issue but voltage in outlet tested fine. (L2 is the indicator for a 50% power reduction -"line 2") I assumed the code might be a catch all. Tried replacing thermister but did not correct issue. After replacing element it worked! Step by step video is excellent! 

I originally ordered the Dryer Thermal Fuse as it appeared this was the most common problem. It didn't fix the issue. So I ordered all the other parts the site recommended thinking I would install the least expensive to the most expensive and stop installing when the correct part fixed the issue. In order, I installed 1) Dryer Thermal Fuse, 2) Heating Element Connecting Wire, 3) Dryer Thermister, 4) Thermal Cut Off Kit, and finally 5) Heating Element. Of course, it worked after I installed the Heating Element, the last part I installed. 

My Maytag dryer stopped heating. I checked the owners manual, it said to call an electrician if the breakers were ok. I did a search of my problem and found your website. In combination with the manufacturer website, I was able to narrow down my problem. The video's you have of disassembling and replacing the parts made me think I might be able to do this myself. I am a 65 year old female with tools (no testing tools though). I took my dryer apart and ordered parts from appliancepartspros.com at a very decent price on a Tuesday and received them on a Friday. I replaced the cut off switch, fuse and heating element. My son helped me out with the drum as I needed to remove it to get to the heating element. We put the drum back in, and I reassembled the dryer. I plugged it in, turned it on and my dryer was fixed, I would suggest if you have any type of mechanical ability, you can do the repair. I can't express how helpful your website is. 

Replaced heating coil 

I watched the video of Matt replacing the element in a Whirlpool Dryer that was very similar to my Maytag. He did an excellent job of explaining the steps required to remove and replace the element. I did check the element for continuity before ordering the part. With no continuity, I knew I needed the element. AppliancePartsPros got me the part in one day! Because of some minor differences in electrical connectors and such, I had to modify a few of the steps Matt had shown in his video. However, the overall process was similar enough. Note: Matt wears gloves while working on the dryer. It looks a bit clumsy at times, but he avoids "Death by a Thousand Cuts" from all the sharp edges of the sheetmetal parts inside the dryer. Thanks to AppliancePartsPros and to Matt for their Great Service and helpful videos!,