Instructions on Changing a Heater Element on a Crosley Dryer
Crosley automatic dryers come in a range of models and are available in both gas and electric varieties. Electric-model Crosley dryers use a heating element to provide the high temperature needed inside the drum to dry wet clothing.
A faulty heating element may not prevent the dryer from running, but it could prevent the laundry from becoming dry. Replace the bad heating element with a new one to get the Crosley dryer working properly again.
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Unplug the Crosley dryer before servicing it. This will prevent electric shock.
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Open the door in the front of the dryer. Remove the screws on the inside of the doorway.
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Pull the top panel toward you while standing in front of the dryer to disconnect it. Lift the top panel up until it rests on its hinges.
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Disconnect the screws that hold the heating element canister in place. The heating element canister is a long metal device. Unplug the electrical connectors leading into the canister.
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Lift the heating element canister out of the Crosley dryer cabinet.
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Turn the heating element inside the canister clockwise to unhook it. Slide the element out of the canister.
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Slide the new heating element into the canister. Turn the element counterclockwise to lock it in place.
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Replace the heating element canister in the dryer cabinet. Replace the wire connectors and screws that hold the canister in place.
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Lower the top panel onto the unit. Press down on the top panel to lock the internal clips in place. Replace the screws inside the door.
References
- "Troubleshooting and Repairing Major Appliances"; Eric Kleinart; 2007
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