How Do You Fix A Dryer Heating Element?
When your dryer is not heating up more than likely the issue is your heating element. This is a common problem that most people are afraid to handle. Heating elements are not repairable so when they go out, they have to be replaced. You can save yourself some money by fixing or installing a new dryer heating element. Disconnect the dryer from the power source before beginning any work. You can disconnect from the wall outlet, from the fuse box or by flipping the circuit breaker. Pull the dryer away from the wall so you can get to the back of the dryer.You may want to pull the dryer out from the wall with the help of a partner so that you do not strain your back if you have a heavy model. Remove the back of the dryer using a screwdriver as needed to remove the screws. Put the screws you have taken out in a safe place so you can retrieve them easily when you replace the back of the dryer. Use long nosed pliers to remove three items from the back of the dryer. Once the back of the dryer h