Kris F Lagrange , OH August 16, 2021 Dryer not heating. FIRST WE PURCHASED A HEATING ELEMENT. WHEN WE RECEIVED THE ELEMENT WE PROCEEDED TO TAKE APART THE BACK OF THE DRYER TO FIND THIS LITTLE PIECE WAS THE PROBLEM. WHEN MY HUSBAND TOOK IT OFF THE ELEMENT IT LITERALLY FELL INTO PIECES IN HIS HAND, PLUS WE FOUND SOME BURNT WIRES THAT WERE CONNECTED TO IT. LUCKILY WE DID NOT HAVE A FIRE. THIS THERMOSTAT AND THE ELEMENT WERE VERY EASY TO INSTALL AND NOW WE HAVE HEAT TO DRY OUR CLOTHES. Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes