David M Cumming , GA January 10, 2026 Appliance: Whirlpool Electric Dryer WED9200SQ0 Whirlpool Dryer Wed9200sq0: The dryer stopped heating while replacing the heater element i noticed the idler pulley was very hard to move. How to replace Dryer Heating Element. Removed the old heating element as per the video at AppliancePartsPros.com and then installed the new one. Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours