Joel B Saint Louis , MO January 31, 2015 Appliance: Maytag Self Cleaning Free Standing Electric Range MER5550AAW Maytag Range Mer5550aaw: Cooktop heating element wouldn't work. How to replace Surface Heating Element (Top Burner). I watched the video and simply followed the instructions. It went flawlessly, took less than 15 minutes, and the new burner works wonderfully. No problem. Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes