Electrolux Electric Dryer E64 Heating Element Repair
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
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Learn how to replace the heating element on this Electrolux electric dryer model EIMED55IIW0. The dryer was displaying error code E-64 / E64 which indicates an open circuit on the heating element. I inspect and replace the heating element part number 134792700.
If you don't feel comfortable taking your dryer apart don't even try to attempt this. I'm not an expert, just a homeowner making a repair. If in question contact a qualified repair technician. Always unplug your appliance before making any repairs.
If you would like to try to prevent the heating element from burning up, you must clean the lint out of the dryer as shown in my video here:
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Warning: You assume ALL risk for any repair attempts. I'm not responsible for any damage and/or injuries as a result of watching this video. If in doubt, consult a qualified professional repair technician.
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We are financially really tight right now. Having this come up was kind of stressful. Your video was a God send! Wasn't too bad of job. Thank you for posting!
As an appliance technician myself you did an outstanding job, but just like the rest in the comment section have mentioned it is far easier to go through the front. I only post this comment in hopes that others looking for a solution to this problem can have the best information available. UA-cam (Electrolux Electric Dryer Replace Heating Element P#137114000) Again,
The Part Number is important to find the Heating element, compare prices online use Amazon or eBay. but before you order any parts check the obvious first!
1) Electrical Current, you need 240Volts.
the dryer CAN run with just 120volts since that's the power the motor needs, the heater is what needs the 240V.
2) check the heating element for continuity, also check if its "Grounded" sometimes when grounded it works but stops due to the board detecting something is off.
3) check your thermostats.
4) and last but not least CHECK YOUR EXHAUST VENT. if it goes to the roof most likely its clogged up and the poor dryer cannot breath properly so it overheats.
besides that if you've read everything so far on here the rest is up to you and google google google for the right answers how to test parts. Your not paying a technician to do the job for trying to save a buck, so appreciate the free information others give you. Support your local appliance technicians! if you can't do it, call a tech who is honest reliable and friendly! Word to mouth is the best advertisement!
Greetings from San Antonio!
You have to be the most patient and even tempered person in the world !!!!!! I watched your video and it helped me diagnose the heating element problem and i attempted to repair it myself. OMG what a mess this turned into....I threw tools and I almost got divorced during this attempt as well......I would love to meet and greet the engineer that designed this dryer. Could he have put a very common part in a harder to get to place....the answer is NO!!!!! there are hidden screws and bolts that no human with a spine can possibly get to......The life expectancy of these heating elements is about two years....the part is about 120.00 bucks. After three hours of work and some marriage counseling and paint for the walls that i scratched up. I gave up and called a repairman and he finished the job for me and put all the parts back where they belonged and charged me 79 bucks labor.......The moral of the story is that calling the repairman cost me 200 bucks and my attempt cost me with counseling about 2,000.00 dollars. I am not the same man now that i was before this attempted repair. I do wish that the engineer that hid this heating element so well, and made it way to difficult to get to......I hope that he spends the rest of his life having to repair what he engineered !!!!!!!!! I now shake badly and i stutter as well, I am missing some tools that i believe may be inside the dryer somewhere. I broke a window with a tool as well.....GOOD LUCK TO ALL.....
Jack Johnson
Lol I'm a repair man myself, I hear you in 3d, the designer has to do these repairs
Richard Paynter “I’m not the same man” lmao 😂👌🏻
Richard Paynter ThTs probably because that not how your suppose to take it apart. A lot of old dryer you take the back off but this particular unit you take the top off then proceed to take the front off not the back. This is hard for me to watch lol
Looks like its still accessible from the back so I can’t complain to much
Thank you so much. I am a new widow and this walked me right through fixing my dryer. You are so nice to post this and help everyone out. Thank u again.
Matt, thank you so much! My dryer stopped working on Thursday! I kept seeing the error e64 code. I came here for help and you gave me just that! Your video was the best hands down! I purchased the heating element from Amazon because it would get here the quickest. It was only $39.99. I received it today and just finished helping to put it on. It was soooo easy. Didn't take long at all! We appreciate you doing this video and helping to save so much money!
Second time I’ve done this repair thanks to your video in 12 years on my Electrolux. Funny enough Amazon sent me two elements last time and told me to keep the spare. So it’s been sitting on the shelf waiting. Fixed my dryer same day today!
Thank you thank you thank you! This video saved me a lot of money. I followed all of your steps, ordered the heating element, installed it and it was a success! It's a little annoying, but with a little patience, a ratchet, and a drill it's all possible. Thank you so much for posting this!
Cheers, Matt. I have the same model Electrolux that was displaying error code E64. Checked the heating elements, and found one had burnt up and lost continuity. Followed your instructions and replaced the heater with a new one, and now I am up and running again. Gave the vents a good cleaning, too. I owe you a beer for all the time and money you saved me!
Thanks Matt for the video. I order the part for $82 on ebay also replace through high limit thermostat , saved $170. For anyone not willing to D.I.Y. you can call Electrolux and buy extended warranty for $250 they'll do the repair in that price. Thanks again!
Thank you for this. Your way was much faster and efficient. I ordered my part from AMAZON for $35 vs $189. Other places also charged $401.00. Yes, they had the nerve to add the $1. Non the less, i did it myself thanks to this video. Great job. Keep it up.
Thank you Matt, my dryer is an Electrolux, roughly 2 years old. I kind of wondered if I had a problem to begin with when I bought it. It didn't seem to dry really well like I expected an Electrolux to do. I do have an error code of E64 that just started last night, so I went on Amazon and ordered one for around $90. I bought the extended warranty for an additional 2 years for around $7, that should put me right around the time to replace it again, lol.
My dryer is the EIED50LIWO. I will try to access it from the front and see how that goes. I will also check out your other video on cleaning out behind the lint trap to make sure there is no problem there.
Thanks again for your video, very informative.
Thank you so much for posting this video! We followed your instructions and fixed our dryer!! You saved us hundreds of dollars!
Thank you Matt this really helped me in replacing the element.
This video just saved me so much time and money, just finished the install on my dryer in about an hour.
Firstly, thank you to Matt Spencer and all the other good people out there that take the time to make videos like this.
So glad I read the comments as well as watched the video as my dryer is fitted and to have done this repair from the rear of the unit would have meant dismantling my entire utility room.
This said I was working blind going in from the front. However, I was able to get front panel off without any problems. The major challenge is the one screw that attaches the heating element casing at the rear. This is the one at 8:02 on the video. To get to this I also removed the huge plastic front that is located behind front panel. It might be possible to get to the screw without but even with this out of the way it is still a real pig to get to. I used a socket set ratchet with a philips head bit as space will not permit a screwdriver. This means lots of 1/8 turns (if you are lucky) and even more cussing. Trust me when I say while you are doing this you'll be wondering how the hell you will ever get it back in. Eventually free I labeled the wires before disconnecting and finally removed the culprit of Error code E-64. My element looked identical to the one shown on the video. It is obviously a design flaw.
Wires reconnected it was time for "The Screw" . In fact the worse bit of this was lining up the holes as you are working blind. Once I had it in place the screw went in a lot better than it came out. The rest went together fine. As I had stripped down more than I had expected to I was worried about putting the right screw in right place and I'd suggest to anyone doing this to make notes. I wish I had!
Job done and it's again working fine. I figure this must be a $400+ repair so I'm delighted at my saving. On that note I purchased my part (new) on ebay for around $78.
Good luck to the next guy/gal taking this job on.
Excellent video! I changed the heating element on our Frigidaire Affinity dryer in about 90 minutes (or less), and the part cost me $127 including tax. Had I more time, I could have ordered the part on Amazon for $75. Thanks for sharing and helping.
I work for an appliance service/parts company, not a tech myself but am very familiar with what E64 means. The heater is screwed, most likely. This guy did a thorough job of repair, but this video would have been a job of 30 minutes tops WITHOUT EDITING if he was like any other repair technician who knew his stuff and just grabbed the part off the shelf like ours do because that heater is so common. Unless the thermisters/stats were damaged, which is almost never the case with this problem of not heating with Elux, excellent tutorial.
In most cases there is no need to replace the thermo or fuse then with E64? It be great to only buy the element. Is there potential for damage to occur if using old thermo and fuse if they were part of the E64 problem?
yes i did exaggerate a bit for some humor.......however the story is true and a repairman came and replaced the element is 15 minutes he was astonished that I had tried to replace the element by taking the back off of the dryer, It turns out the repair is made by removing the front of the dryer and it is a snap, He ask me why in the world i went through the back of the dryer and I explained that i had viewed a you tube video. I watched him go through the front and finish in 15 minutes and then it took him another 30 minutes to replace the back and the mess i had made. Trust me here that the proper way to replace a heating element is by removing the front of the dryer and the drum and this reveals the element quickly
I see a bunch of comments about how he did it wrong by going through the back but I don't see anything about HOW to get in through the front. I've taken mine apart several times now and I've always taken off the back. The only way I can see to go in through the front is to remove the screws in the lint filter area, but I think they are welded in on my dryer. Thanks, Matt, for helping out your average Joe that is NOT an appliance professional..
Thanks for the video! I had the error code and replaced the element by following your instructions! I preferred this video rather than the one from the front, because this one looked easier. Other people say otherwise, so I guess I'll try watching the front repair one again if it happens again, but the front repair looked like more steps and stuff to take out, removing the drum, etc.. Anyway, thank you!
This is an inspiring video which I have the ability to repair items which are out of order.
Thanks Matt. I am so NOT appliance savvy. I had E64 error code. No time to be at home during the day for a repair guy - I WORK- at a job- to support my family- and I am a woman with no husband !!! Yes, so it took awhile - and I saw where some said to go by way of the front. Each way looks as tough as the other. I did it Matt's way. Granted I had no way of testing the wiring, I just hoped I had the same problem. Watched the video, ordered the part, waited for it to arrive, then I took to fixing it. And yes, my heating element looked exactly like Matt's. So maybe I got lucky, in any case, my dryer now works. Oh - and my dryer is stacked on top of my Electrolux washer. Slid them out together - took the opportunity to clean and vacuum the area - did not remove the dryer from the washer - just fixed it from behind while it set atop the washer. And yes you get that "burn" smell and smoke with a new heating element -just like when you get a new hair dryer. It goes away in a couple of minutes. And let me say that I watched his other video about opening up the vent area up front and vacuuming it out for prevention - wow - 3 inches of lint! And please, no lectures from repair people; I like folks like Matt who want to help out people like me.
Great video! Had the same E64 code pop up this past weekend and followed your video to replace my heater element. Extremely easy to follow and saved me A LOT of money by doing it myself!! Thanks!
Thank you,mine did same thing,and I'm using your video to fix it.Again thank you for step by step and saying what you were doing really helps me.
Very well done and this guy has really got the patients and is in control of the e64 error I think this is one of the best self help videos Ive seen . Well done Matt you are a contribution to the working man that cant afford to pay someone to fix their 2 yr old appliances . Do not buy Electrolux or Frigidaire . We bought all new appliances from the two companies in Feb.2013 and have had the Dishwasher,Microwave ,Washer and Dryer go bad so do your homework get on line and explore in finding the best appliances .
Very helpful!!! my element looked just like yours did in the video. only took a couple of hours to fix. i also replaced the thermostat and thermal limiter since they are located on the element and all three parts were in stock at sears. thanks again!!!
Thank you for showing how to do this from the back. There are far fewer components to remove this way.
Great video! Went down and got the part from the only local appliance parts place for $126 including tax. Took about an hour to do. Recommend that people use labeled ziploc bags for the screws from each phase of the repair. Total time was about an hour, but I accidently put the back on without that grey plastic piece that protects the screws from falling down into the body while you're connecting the pig tail so I had to remove it and put it back on.
that was an awesome instructional video, step by step and very helpful
This happened to my Electrolux after less than 2 years. I was told by my uncle who repaired it (who is an appliance repairman) that it was a design flaw and would probably happen again in a couple of years (and, what do you know a year and a half later it did and that's how I found your video). He said (and I will probably not explain this exactly right) that as the dryer runs the metal on this element gets hot and contracts and the coils will touch the side of the cylinder and that will cause the dryer to stop. The reason the dryer will start back up after a few moments is that the metal expands back as it cools and the coils no longer touch the side of the cylinder, and that expand and contract process just continues until you replace the faulty unit.
We ordered the part and with the help of your video, my husband was able to replace it and everything is working great. Thanks!
Your uncle was correct - metal actually expands when it gets hot, and contracts when it cools.
I Like Your Matching Washer and Dryer Matt. I Love Electrolux Washers and Dryers.
Thanks for the info Matt, very detailed and intuitive!
Matt; incredibly helpful, and I also appreciate the Amazon link for purchasing the part. Still uncertain if it's a job I can take on myself, but the knowledge you shared is very beneficial. Cheers!
very nice video. Same thing has happened to mine. You would think buying a unit like this would last longer. Ohh well looks like big corporate have us the shaft again. They need to include a jar of vasoline with the things they make today my back door is starting to hurt.
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Great video I have to order the heating element tommorow. I was told to go at it from the front too. Nice to see what I'm up against. Thank you.
I just did this repair from the rear. I had a screw in the rear air cover besides the three in the drum and the one on the lower left that goes in at an angle. There is a screw right above the heating element that screws into the air cover from the inside. I notices in your video that screw wasn't there but the hole in the cover and the hole in the back panel were there. Like your dryer had been apart before and the screw wasn't replaced.
I got it out after i tilted the heater element to it's side. I would not come out the back of the dryer until the screw was removed and the air cover set aside. That screw took about 30 minutes to get out by itself and impossible until the heater element and brackets were turned on their side. Other than that there were no problems and the dryer is fixed and working correctly.
dcdave861 yea that screw is the worst, impossible to get to. I didn’t put it back in.
I had this issue also. Why did they put the screw in this position?!?! Not only that, whomever installed the heat element bracket screws into the base overtightened them. They should rot in hell.
Had the same problem, did as you did and everythong runs dry now! Thanks!
My dryer is 10yrs old guess I got lucky! Thanks for the video
Thank you for this mine just went out
I had this happen with my Electrolux dryer. I had E64 trouble code. Was a defective heating element. It cost me $624 and two service calls. The dryer was less than 3 years old. I recommend using "normal heat setting". "high heat" or "towel setting" uses more energy and burns element out faster. It uses less energy for dryer to run longer and use less heat.
Very helpful, thanks for taking the time!
I do this for a living. So much easier to take front cover and drum out. 45 minutes with vacuuming tops!
Good luck finding good parts for 134792700, even the ones that claim to be genuine parts fail within a year. My first one lasted 8 years or so. I've done this 3 times in the past 3 years. It's easy, but a pain in the ass when it keeps failing.
just ordered the part from a company called E-replacement parts. the ordering process was quick and easy. $127 for the part and $7 shipping.
+John Chisom You can actually get it for much less on Amazon: www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=134792700&linkCode=ur2&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3A134792700&tag=mtsyoutube-20&url=search-alias%3Daps&linkId=K6TVUQPC2QBKFYJ3
Thanks so much. This video gave me the confidence to do it. I did it! ! Thanks.
wow. after seeing a weird error on my dryer, i began what i thought would be a long, painful internet search, not even expecting to be able to find anything referring to my model number. quite shocking to pull up a youtube vid with an image of my exact same dryer with my exact same error and proceed to watch detailed repair for said issue. if i were in canada i'd hire u in a second to come fix mine
I am having the same problem. Thanks for the video clip.
when ever you ohm out anything always remove at least one wire so you won't read back feed resistance.
I really enjoyed this. You are great.
I went through back and did it pretty easily. To each their own I suppose
As a Servicer of appliances, let me tell all you watching this that if this guys dryer is only 2 years old and it created the kind of heat to melt the element board like that, then I can guarantee you that the lint screen is plugged with lanolin from dryer sheets, or the venting is blocked in some other way. CHECK YOUR LINT SCREENS PEOPLE! RUN WATER OVER THEM TO SEE IF IT RUNS THROUGH OR STANDS UP!
don't take the back off like that. it's easier from the front.
After you take the top off, flip it on its back so the front is facing up and take the front side off to work on it. Save so time and headaches.
Thanks so much
Thanks, great video. I had the same problem
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I have replaced this POS part 3 times in 4 years. Twice with Amazon parts. Once with OEM. All warranties honored thankfully. OEM part lasted a whole 6 months and was bought from distributor. It now also has the worst turn around time for replacement. Super pissed.
I appreciate your help. Thanks! :)
HUGE help! Thanks!!
Thank you for this video! looks like we have the same dryer and it keeps giving me that code. I guess I have some work to do.
Thank you very much !!!! wish me luck !!!!
In most cases there is no need to replace the thermo or fuse then with E64? It be great to only buy the element. Is there potential for damage to occur if using old thermo and fuse if they were part of the E64 problem?
FYI:
Bought cheaper one on Amazon. Broke 9 month later. I suggest getting good warranty and/or buy direct OEM. Sometimes you do get what you pay for.
Can anyone please tell me
How 220v goes to heating element as it has three terminals
Thanks, this video helped.
I suspect this is the same issue with my moms dryer since it has the same error code, my question is when searching for the part, I see some say Genuine replacement part, if its the same part wouldn't there be a chance of the same thing happening again using their crappy quality parts? Did they ever release an updated heating element to rectify this issue? Or perhaps a 3rd party part that exceeds OEM specs?
I have the same dryer, it keeps displaying the e64 code, but my question is: if the heating element has gone bad, why are my clothes dry and HOT after a running a cycle? Thank you for your help.
+Lindsay Willman The heating element actually has 2 heat coils on it. Probably just one of them has burnt out so far. Ours was intermittently working once the code came on. Its probably only a matter of time before it won't work at all.
+Matt Spencer Thank you for your input!
I might need some help. I have a frigidaire dryer but they're practically built exactly the same. I replaced the very same part, identical model number as the one my dryer cane with. I finish the job putting the dryer back together and now when I dry something there's a sort of burning smell. Not exactly sure why that is but perhaps it's the new cylindrical heating element getting warmed up? The coils on the old one had gotten quite black, while the new ones are still somewhat shiny. I'm going to put some clothes in and hope nothing catches fire and I'll be looking out for another "Call for service" thing on the display to show up in case there's a different issue. However when I hold the pause and cancel button for a few seconds it still says E64. In the manual it says it will display the last error code, but not sure if it still displays it even after the fix.
Gracias por el video. mi secadora tiene ese mismo erro e64.lo voy cambiar yo mismo. Thanks
good video, but you did cause yourself, a ton of extra work by going through the back of the machine. You should have went through the front of the machine, which is how it is designed to be worked on.
My dryer heats but gives me this code like 15/30 mins in. Still code e 64. Is it still the heating element I need to replace or something else?
Hey man. great video. i have a more updated Electrolux dryer than the one in your video, however, i am also getting that E64 error. Thank you for showing me how its done. QUICK QUESTION THOUGH, WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE TO GET THE HEATING ELEMENT? WOULD LOVE THE BEST PRICE POSSIBLE AND QUICK SHIPPING. THANK YOU AGAIN! you da man!
How is the pulley suppose to look like or what is recommended when the belt is not spinning the drum..
This guy got the problem fixed, however, very lucky. The dryer was taken apart from the back, problem is .....most dryers of this type, if taken apart from the back there are supports that will fall and then you have bigger problems. This dryer is designed to be taken apart from the front. People, I'm a professional, please don't follow the advice of some smo joe .......this guy really doesn't know what he is doing and can create bigger problems for you
+Jim Haggard Nope, I'm not a professional appliance repair technician as you must be. Yes, fixing anything yourself has risks. Each individual must weigh the risk. If there's a chance of saving hundreds of dollars by not calling a repair man, maybe that's worth the risk for people. It is for me. Yes there's also a chance something else could get broken causing a more expensive repair, but I've not seen any complaints of anybody having their "supports fall" as you indicate.
All I was simply saying is it too many people on the internet believe everything they see. in this lawsuit happy society that we live in you are putting yourself at risk. there are no disclaimers on your video or through UA-cam. As a professional repair technician I go in behind many do-it-yourselfers that have royally screwed up their machine by following someone that is not a professional technician showing them how to do a repair. however, the repair that you showed on your video you did take your dryer apart incorrectly. it is to be dismantled from the front. which gives you easier access to the element in which you replaced and easier to diagnose the problem
+Jim Haggard If those flimsy ass pieces of sheet metal are what support this dryer then this thing is truly a POS and any other dryer made like that. I don't buy your claims..... Maybe that's why the "pro's" charge so much and then ultimately end up doing the same method repair saving themselves some time.
Got this same issue on mine and will be attempting this same repair. Don't get upset that UA-cam is saving a bunch of DIY'ers a bunch of money. Maybe you should make your own video then.
Jim Haggard, is correct. Modern dryers are designed to be repaired from the front, especially ones from front load sets. Yes, in the case of this video it worked out where there wasn't a big problem from doing it from the back of the unit, but on some other dryers it can very well cause a huge amount of problems by having supports falling.
But the thing I will say, by going through the back on a unit like this you are adding a ton of extra work. It's a lot easier to access everything from the front, and you don't have to take nearly as much apart.
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Any idea how I determine whether it is the heating element vs something wrong with the circuit it's plugged in to? Mine does not heat at all. It just tumbles.
My dryer is reading e63 and it still heats and everything but once the cycle is over it reads the code again. Any answers on what ground I should check or what I can do?
No need to remove back off the dryer...all access through front on all dryers.
Unless it is an older dryer kenmore or whirlpool.
Good Video here Matt!
I accessed my heater through the front, I'm sure it's easier with the drum completely removed. But good to know it can be accessed through the rear also.
Big question for ya, our "perfect steam" has been perfectly useless since day 1. It sputters water out, so any article just gets big wet spots instead of misted.
Is this how yours is? I am trying to troubleshoot if it is the nozzle or the water valve assembly. It's not because we have hard water either, the thing has sputtered the water out since day 1. Any feedback will be appreciated.
Hi thanks for the comment, I didn't even attempt to remove the drum itself but maybe that is easier. When I originally did the video I was just thinking I was going to look at the heater coils I didn't expect them to actually be burnt out already.
As for your steam, I think we've probably only used it twice since and I don't remember any wet spots on the clothes, but that was over a year ago now. Good luck!
help guys. i start my dryer and 5seconds later i get a e64 code. went ahead and order a heating element. replace it and still doing the same thermofuse reads good idk what to do next
alberto linares, you've probably got to reset the system to clear the codes
This is probably too late to help you, but if anyone else needs this info here it is. My dryer was saying E64 and turning off, my heating element was still good. I had to take the dryer apart and clean out the lint traps and the fan, and get a new vent hose, and the problem went away.
We replaced our in Feb 2015 but it has already gone out again. Is there a reason for this?
+lori haller Have you made sure your dryer vent is clean and clear? I bought one of these www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0014CN8Y8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0014CN8Y8&linkCode=as2&tag=mtsyoutube-20&linkId=C42WZGKMMMFALHQS and try to clean the dryer vent every year or two. Depending on how it is routed there could be areas that get very clogged.
Also, you should look at this video ua-cam.com/video/EtH0HXRdU9Q/v-deo.html and make sure its not clogged up inside your dryer. Ours seems to get buildup every few months.
rule of thumb, you take modern washers and dryers apart from the front. Customer's see these videos and say "the guy on youtube took the back panel off" well, he did it wrong. lol
Thanks for the feedback - next time I'll take it apart from the front. I suppose its kind of like I pulled the engine to change the spark plugs lol. It can be done, just takes longer. It was still definitely less expensive than hiring someone.
Man, hope my heating element isnt' scrap, as I've just gotten a e64 on my Electrolux wave touch model number ewmed7cj1w
Hi Matt. I just unscrewed the back of my Electrolux dryer that appears to be the exact same model # as the one in your Video. I found a Part # 1347921 2 What is this Part for. I looked at the Drum diagram & it looks like its supposed to hold the The Power Cord. I tried to clip it on to 2 Screws & it appeared to work but still now sure where that part is supposed . Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Mark
Could someone show me how to reset this Dryer first? Right now, I have E63, many people recommends to Reset it. but, I don't know how. Thank you so much,
Did you ever figure out how to reset it ?
I am totally stumped. I replaced the heating element checked the fuses and still no heat and the error code still comes up. Any suggestions I'm too invested in the repair to call a repairman now.
+shawn yarborough The only thing I can suggest would be to double check all the wiring to the heater, and all the thermal fuses and thermostats. Take a look at the parts diagram and/or wiring diagram to make sure you've found them all. The thermal fuses are one-time blown, so if they blow you must purchase a new one.
+Matt Spencer Can the thermal fuses and thermostats worn out ? like do they have to be replaced ?
Collective Soles If a fuse blows, it needs to be replaced, but you really need to try to figure out why it blew (possibly a clogged or restricted dryer vent).
Glad I could help! Be sure to check out my other video on cleaning out underneath the lint trap vent: ua-cam.com/video/EtH0HXRdU9Q/v-deo.html I found that completely clogged on ours and I'm pretty sure that contributed to the heating element going out!
Your lint trap had nothing to do with your element failure
+Jim Haggard What do you suggest the failure was caused by then? Obviously there's lots of people having this issue. A heating element will fail either due to faulty part or else overheating. A likely cause of overheating would be poor air circulation, which often times would be caused by a clogged lint trap. Lint gets all clogged up behind my lint trap, and regularly cleaning it out keeps my dryer working efficiently. Cleaning out lint can never hurt anything, and could possibly prevent a failure.
There is where you are wrong. the dryer will only overheat due to the fact that the high limit and limit thermostat stick in a closed position allowing there to be constant electricity to the heater element. a clogged lint trap will give you poor air circulation there for creating longer dry time periods. the cause of the failure of the element, is simply because you have a coiled wired element that heats up cools down repetitively. eventually causing the element to stretch out at which point one of two things will happen. first and most common is the element will have a weak spot and break. secondly it can become sagging and ground out on the metal cavity in which it sits. therefore the e64 error code will occur
+Jim Haggard Thanks for the info - that's definitely helpful! So is the heating element just wearing out from normal usage? Ours dryer was only 2 years old and we've never had a heating element go out before (although we've mostly had gas dryers in the past).
Yes that's pretty much will the consensus. my personal belief is a poor design of the heating element
i have a front loade rget error 68 and it stopes treid to reset it ny one have idea instead of calling repair guy thats my last option i dont no if the heating element burnd out just replaced it a year ago
Hi, thanks for the video. I have a question - how long is your vent pipe from your dryer to the outside baffle? The reason I ask because if it's long I wondered if it could have an affect on the life of the heater? My unit is about 2 years old and that seems like you should get more life out of the heater unless there could be an issue causing a premature failure. Thanks
Hi - Our dyer vent is about 10 ft long. We did have some issues with lint clogging the outside baffle a bit and I had been cleaning it regularly, however there is a spot inside the dryer behind the lint trap that fills up with lint on our dryer. Just before the heating element went out I found it was completely clogged - see my video here that shows what I'm talking about. ua-cam.com/video/EtH0HXRdU9Q/v-deo.html
Matt thanks my husband got our dryer working with replacing the heating unit. So back to washing clothes for me. :)
Can you helpme about e71 on these same Dryer?
Do you know how to clear an E63 code?
You could just test it from the main board on top not necessary to take everything apart like you did so much work
any video how to open the front?
DUDE.!!!!!!!!!! This dryer is serviced from the front only . This video turns a 10 minute job, into a 2 hour job.. You are causing people misery and pain.
Michael Giroux that’s true i’m an appliance tech and i never take the back it just makes it a long ass fix and a waste of time
Michael Giroux I’ve done it both from the front and from the back and frankly I found it easier from the back.
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Nice instruction how Not to Do element replacement :D
The exact way NOT to do it, do everyone a favor and remove this video.
Here's another video that shows how to go through the front instead of the back.
ua-cam.com/video/e3ZlthjUhNU/v-deo.html
Are you a Technician? you have to open this dryer from the front, you don't need to do that mess in the back of the machine.
Nope, just a homeowner saving some money. Maybe next time I'll try to make a video taking it apart from the front.
next time start from the front
Yeah, next time go through front. This just too painful to watch.
Anyone have UA-cam video from front removal
ua-cam.com/video/vWut6cziOtI/v-deo.html
A 10 minute repair......FROM THE FRONT!!!!!!!!.......NOT THE REAR.
Please help lol