Frigidaire / Electrolux Dryer Heating Element Assembly 131553900, Fixes Dryer runs but produces little or no heat
Genuine OEM dryer heating element and rear housing assembly. The assembly includes the heating element coil, housing, ceramic insulators, and attached felt strip; the terminals are positioned at approximately 4 o'clock.
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Common Symptoms
- Dryer runs with no heat when the heating element coil is open or burned out.
- Clothes take unusually long to dry when the element is partially failed or airflow is restricted.
- Dryer becomes excessively hot when the heating circuit or airflow system is malfunctioning.
- Visible sparking or a broken section of the heating coil may occur when the element has failed.
Check Before Replacing
- Disconnect electrical power before inspecting or servicing the dryer.
- With power disconnected, visually inspect the heating coil for breaks, sagging, burn marks, or contact with the metal housing.
- With power disconnected and using an appropriate meter procedure, check the element for continuity; an open circuit indicates a failed element, but continuity alone does not prove the entire heating system is functional.
- Inspect the element terminals and connected wiring for looseness, discoloration, or heat damage.
- Check and clean the lint filter and exhaust path because restricted airflow can cause long drying times or excessive heat and can shorten element life.
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Installation Notes
- Disconnect the dryer from its electrical supply before beginning work.
- Installation requires access to the dryer interior; the access and disassembly sequence can vary by model.
- Disconnect the heating-element wiring and any associated high-limit thermostat wiring only after power is removed, and record or preserve the original wire locations.
- Secure the replacement assembly in the original rear-panel position and reconnect the wiring firmly and correctly.
- After reassembly, verify that the drum, belt, panels, and wiring are correctly positioned before restoring power.
- Confirm that the exhaust system and lint filter are clean before operating the dryer.
Verified Compatible Models
41749012890, 41749022890, 41764182300, 41769042990, 41769042991, 41769052990, 41769052991, 41780032990, 41780042990, 41780042991, 4178005291, 41780052990, 41780052991, 41780142000, 41780412700
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