Replace a faulty heating element to ensure that your dryer works efficiently.
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Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Slide the dryer away from the wall until there is enough room to get behind the dryer and work.
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Remove the screws holding the rear access panel in place. Lift the access panel away from the Whirlpool Duet dryer.
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Remove the single screw at the top of the element assembly holding the heating element assembly in place. The heating element assembly is a rectangular metal canister. Disconnect the electrical wires connected to the heating element assembly.
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Pull the heating element assembly out of the dryer through the access panel.
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Remove the single screw on the bottom of the heating element assembly. Slide the old heating element out.
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Insert the new heating element into the assembly. Replace the screw on the bottom that prevents the heating element from sliding out.
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Replace the heating element assembly into the dryer cabinet through the rear access panel. Plug the electrical wires back into their sockets on the heating element assembly.
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Replace the screw that holds the heating element assembly in position.
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Replace the rear access panel. Replace the screws that secure the panel in position.
The Drip Cap
- Whirlpool Duet electric dryers are a line of front-loading models designed for residential use.
- If the heating element becomes damaged or otherwise fails, the clothing in the dryer will not be adequately dried.
- Plug the electrical wires back into their sockets on the heating element assembly.
- Replace the screw that holds the heating element assembly in position.