I have a 1987 Kenmore elect. dryer. that I need to replace the heating element in. I have the element but I can not figure out how to get remove the old one. I am working from the back of the dryer....Is that where I went wrong?

Replace the Heating Element. The heating element is usually located behind a panel on the back. To replace you will need to remove the back cover of the dryer, then locate the heating element. The heating element is screwed into place and is easy to unscrew and replace. Be sure to have the dryer unplugged while doing this.
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If the dryer is not heating at all the three things that you want to check are going to be the heating element, the high limit thermostat and the thermostat. The high limit and the normal thermostat are going to be located on the heating element itself. All of these can checked with a volt meter set to check continuity. To access these depends on if the dryer has a two piece front or a solid front.If solid, Then you will just remove the back of the dryer and the heating element and thermostats will be located on the right hand side as your facing it, If a two piece, you'll need to remove the kick plate and the parts will be located on the right side once again. Just remember to unplug the machine , 220v hurts, trust me.

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remove the back and check the heating element inside the heater box and the heater box fuse on the left side top of heater box

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remove the back of dryer,unplug,look to the right and you will see the heater box,the lower half is the heating coil,remove the 2 wires and 2 screws and pull the heater off,also you need to check the heater box fuse located on the upper left side fg heater box-mike

For safety reasons all appliance repairs should be done by a qualified technician. however replacing the heating element is not a difficult repair. You can find instructions and illustration opening the links below:



How to Replace Your Electric Dryer's Heating Element

Procedures for Replacing and remove the Heating Element

Replace Heating Element in Kenmore Electric Dryer

Sears Kenmore Dryer Heating Element Replacement


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Kenmore Dryer Repair Tips

The motor runs on 120VAC. The heating element requires 208/240VAC. Cycle the dryer circuit breaker. Other than a simple issue like that, the problem could be a bad heating element, thermostat, high limit control, thermal fuse, motor centrifugal switch, timer or electronic control. It can also be a wiring issue.

that one is old enough to vote..if filter on top remove back find small hole on right just below top may be hidden by pasted on tech sheet..through hole insert long socket 5/16 or reach up from underneath with short ratchet and socket remove screws and attached wires lift element housing up slightly and pull bottom of housing out and down..5/16 screw on backside holdes element in

hi thanks for the question just underneath the dryer on the front theres a panel remove this panel the element is on the right thanks for the question the appliance doc