Earl R Presque Isle , ME August 11, 2022 Appliance: Model HOTPOINT RB536 S1AD ELECTRIC RANGE One of the burners on my 1990s (?) Hotpoint electric stove was unreliable heating up around 2/3 of the time I ordered the recommended Infinite Heat Switch Kit and Element Receptacle and Wire Kit and installed them. The latter was a breeze, appearing to be exactly the same as the original, except for the wire color. The switch, though, was another story. It is a RobertShaw "replacement" part, designed, it seems, for use in the greatest number of original units as possible. The most obvious difference between this switch and the original (besides its comparatively small size) is the long, segmented "break-off" stalk protruding from the front. Instructions (accessed via message as a pdf) are fairly good, except the image of my original switch appears to a tenth-generation photocopy from a Daguerreotype. At any rate, PHOTOGRAPH OR DIAGRAM THE ORIGINAL WIRING BEFORE YANKING WIRES. I got the wires on correctly, but unfortunately the nylon adapter (the original is brass), even with the stalk broken off as far as possible, was still too long, so I had to slice it short with a Dremel cutting wheel. And it was still too long. The feel of the switch is a bit funky, too, compared to the original, so I ended up swapping the new switch with an original, rarely used one. I'll be able to use that other burner if I ever need it, but I won't enjoy it and am a bit worried the adapter will break off with no way I can think of to replace it. All in all, a functional but not-so-great replacement for which I guess I'm grateful since the original is apparently unavailable. I know, though, that AppliancePartsPros.com are in no way to blame for the shortcomings of the replacement part (which I assume is the best available), and I continue to be very happy with their inventory, service, promptness, and helpful advice. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Pliers, Screwdrivers
Shaun G Boulder , MT September 04, 2015 Large heating element not working I wasn't sure if it was the heating element surface, the receptacle or the switch. My wife does some canning so it had some good use. It turned out to be the receptacle. I purchased the element as well thinking it needed replaced anyway. All works now. All three items are/would be easy to change. Read More... 20 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Gary R Huntingdon Valley , PA January 02, 2015 Surface element and receptacle burned up Great! it was an easy repair took about 15 minutes start to finish. Read More... 12 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
Margaret J Hanover , PA September 23, 2014 Appliance: Model UNKNOWN Unit would not "heat up" anymore and also found the receptacle contacts were badly burnt and charred Replaced defective/worn surface unit and burnt receptacle! Read More... 7 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Socket Set
Michael H Ventnor City , NJ February 12, 2017 Appliance: General Electric Electric Range JBP26GV2 Receptacle for coil was burnt out needed to be replaced Ordered the part from parts pro. Com. The part arrived in two days. Pulled the old receptacle out of the range. Which was very easy. One small bolt and two wires needed to be unplugged from control panel. Put new part in with new bolt which came with the receptacle. Attached two wires to control panel. All done. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers