Larry J Flat Rock , AL May 30, 2020 Appliance: Model MDE5500AYQ - MAYTAG DRYER Heating element was bad. Watched your video. It was fairly easy. After installation, one of the coils came loose and grounded against the case. Again, your video helped sort this. Wondering if the high temp thermostat is the real culprit here. 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes