Craig M Rockledge , FL March 21, 2015 Appliance: Model WE11M23 The clothes dryer heater wasn't heating I replaced the heating element supplied by AppliancePartsPros.com. It took me longer than the estimated 30 minutes to an hour cited in the good instructional video. A few things took more time than I had expected: 1. Removing the top of the dryer unit resulted in my breaking off the three plastic tabs that is used to anchor the top to the structure below. In putting it back together, I didn't need those three tabs as the side plastic structure on each side will secure the top to the structure by sliding the top back in place using the plastic side pieces to hold it in place. 2. There are some scratches on my lower arms due to moving that idler pulley towards the center to both remove the belt from the drive wheel as well as re-installing it. I'd advise using a long-sleeved old shirt too protect the skin on your arms. 3. I didn't check to see if the old heater element was electrically intact or not, but the coils had no visible breaks. I'll use my ohmmeter later to see if the old heater element has a normal resistance reading or not. 4. Overall, doing the replacement of the heater element was an interesting job for a senior citizen, and the dryer now produces the proper heat for getting my clothes dry in a reasonable time. 5. I used that opportunity to use my large shop vac on the spiral wire and aluminum foil hose and the riser pipe that leads to the roof vent pipe. I used both the shop vac hose and a 4" brush tied to a flexible cable with 6" sections of 3/4 inch PVC to be able to push up the brush towards the roof-line, pulling down accumulated lint that can clog the venting passageway. Read More... 55 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours Tools: Screwdrivers
Samuel C Glen Cove , NY January 02, 2015 Heat coil ge dryer According to web sites video Read More... 29 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Screwdrivers
Edward W Veazie , ME June 23, 2014 Appliance: General Electric Electric Dryer DPSR473EV0WW Heater element Followed directions on the video, no problem except for the drum belt - that was a little difficult to get both hands in the proper position. Read More... 26 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
Thomas R Essex , MD September 24, 2018 Very low heat long drying times, heat wouldn’t cycle from hot to warm etc Watched your “How To” videos and the remedies to the issues. Dryer is great condition for well over 10 years old, so I decided to attempt repairing it. Took about 45 minutes and everything was repaired. Powered things up and works just like new.. Thanks for saving me the costs of a repair service. This wasn’t the first time I used your service and most likely won’t be the last. By far the best online service of this type! Read More... 4 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
Amanda B Elk City , OK April 05, 2014 Heating element went out Ordered the part and replaced it. Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers