John P Middlebury , CT October 27, 2017 Appliance: Maytag Electric Dryer MDE5500AYW Maytag Dryer Mde5500ayw: Heating element burned out in dryer. How to replace Hi-Limit Thermostat. Replaced old heating element with new one. Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes