LG Dryer Not Heating? Heating Element Assembly 5301EL1001E – Fix No-Heat Fast

If your LG electric dryer runs but produces no heat, the heating element assembly is the most likely cause. In most LG electric dryers, the heating element generates the heat that dries your clothes — when the element coil burns out or the included high-limit thermostat trips and fails open, the dryer tumbles normally but clothes come out cold and wet. ⚡ Common failure point in LG-built electric dryers. Part 5301EL1001E is the genuine OEM replacement assembly that restores full heat output in a single swap.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:

• ✔ Dryer powers on and drum tumbles normally
• ✔ Dryer is electric (240V) — not a gas model
• ✔ Thermal fuse has been tested and confirmed good (or replaced)
• ✔ Cycling thermostat and operating thermostat have been confirmed working
• ✔ ONLY problem is dryer produces no heat or insufficient heat

Not sure? Send us your model number — we’ll confirm before you order.

🔧 Common Symptoms

• Dryer runs but produces no heat — clothes come out cold and wet
• Dryer takes multiple cycles to dry a normal load
• Dryer heats intermittently — works sometimes, fails others
• Burning smell from the dryer cabinet — element shorted before full failure
• Visible break or sag in the element coil when inspected
• No-heat condition after thermal fuse replacement

✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the system.

✔ In most cases, replacing this heating element assembly restores full heat output immediately.

📦 Part Details

• Part Number: 5301EL1001E
• Type: Electric Dryer Heating Element Assembly with integrated high-limit thermostat
• Superseded By: 5301EL1001H (current OEM replacement — direct fit, no modification required)
• Also Supersedes: 5301EL1001A, 5301EL1001G, 5301EL1001J, 5301EL1001S, 5301EL1001U
• Brands: LG, and related brands built on the same platform

⚙️ Installation

Skill Level: Moderate — 30–45 minutes. Unplug the dryer before beginning. Remove the rear panel to access the heating element housing, disconnect the wiring harness and element terminals, and remove the element assembly from its bracket. Install the new assembly, reconnect all terminals securely, reinstall the rear panel, and restore power. Run a full cycle and confirm heat output before returning the dryer to service.

✓ Compatible Models

Confirmed compatible with: DLE0332W, DLE0442G, DLE0442W, DLE1310W, DLE2101W, DLE2140W, DLE2240W, DLE2512W, DLE2514W, DLE2515S, DLE2516W, DLE2532W, DLE3733D, DLE3733S, DLE3733U, DLE3733W, DLE3777W, DLE5932S, DLE5932W, DLE5977B, DLE5977BM, DLE5977S, DLE5977SM, DLE5977W, DLE6942W, DLE7177RM, DLE7177WM, DLE8377NM, DLE8377WM, DLE9577SM, DLE9577WM, DLEX7177RM, DLEX7177WM, DLEX8377NM, DLEX8377WM, plus additional LG models. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.

💡 Pro Tip

✓ Model-Specific Repair Pages