Marc B Navasota , TX June 03, 2015 Appliance: Maytag Electric Dryer PYE3300AYW Maytag Dryer Pye3300ayw: Dryer heating element burned out thermostat burned out. How to replace Dryer Heating Element Kit. The old parts were removed behind the barrel and replaced with the new parts. The barrel did not need to be removed to accomplish the repair. Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes