Greg A Red Hook , NY August 09, 2025 Appliance: Whirlpool Dryer WED5620HW0 Whirlpool Dryer Wed5620hw0: Clothes weren't getting dry. How to replace Dryer Heating Element. Took off the back panel to locate the thermal cutoff/fuse. Removed the sleeve holding the fuse, thermostat and heating element. Ohm meter confirmed heating element was defective. Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes