GE Dryer Heating Element WW03F00366, Replaces WE11X21156, 189D7110G016

Is This the Right Part?

✅ Cross Reference Information

Common Symptoms

• Dryer runs but produces no heat
• Long dry times or damp clothes
• Dryer trips breaker or blows fuse
• Visible coil break or burn marks
• Burning smell from element area
• Dryer stops mid-cycle (thermal cut-off failed due to overheating)
• Error codes related to heating circuit

Pro Tip

Part Details

Installation Notes

• CRITICAL SAFETY WARNING:
• Unplug the dryer from the wall outlet before any repair. This part operates at 240V—risk of electrical shock and burns.
• Unplug the dryer
• and move away from the wall for rear access.
• Remove the rear panel
• (or front panel, depending on model) using a Phillips screwdriver or nut driver.
• Locate the heating element assembly
• (typically bottom rear of the drum).
• Take a photo of all wiring connections
• for reference.
• Disconnect wires
• from the heating element terminals.
• Remove mounting screws
• securing the heater housing to the dryer.
• Carefully slide out the heating element assembly.
• Inspect for lint buildup
• or debris and clean as needed.
• Insert the new heating element assembly
• into the housing, aligning mounting holes.
• Secure with mounting screws
• and ensure snug fit.
• Reconnect all wires
• to the correct terminals (use your photo for reference).
• Reinstall the rear (or front) panel.
• Plug in the dryer
• and run a timed dry cycle to test for heat.
• Check for abnormal noise, burning smell, or tripped breaker.
• Safety Notes:
• Never operate the dryer with a damaged or bypassed heating element. If the thermal cut-off opens, replace it along with the element.

Verified Compatible Models

GFD45ESMK0DG, GFD45ESMK0WW, GFMS170EH0WW, GFMS175EH1DG, GTD40EBMK0WW, GTD42EAAJ0WW, GTD42EAAJ1WW, GTD42EAAJ2WW, GTD42EAMJ0WW, GTD42EAMJ1WW, GTD42EAMJ2WW, GTD45EAMJ0WS, GTD45EAMJ2WS, GTD65EBMJ0WS, GTD65EBMJ1WS, GTD65EBMJ3WS, GTD65EBMK0DG, GTD65EBMK0WS, GTX22EBMK0WW, MTX22EBMK0WW, GFDS170EH0WW, GFDS175EH0DG, GFMS170EH1WW, GFMS175EH0DG, GTD42EAMJ1WWE, GTD45EAMJ1WS, GTD65EBMJ2WS, GTD42EBMK0WW, GFD45ESMM0WW, GFD45ESMM0DG, GTD75ECML0WS, GTD75ECML0DG, GTD47EBAL0DG, GTD33EASK0WW, GTX22EASK0WW, GTX33EASK0WW, HTX21EASK0WW, GFD45ESMM1WW, GFD45ESMM1DG, GTD65EBMK1WS, GTD65EBMK1DG, GTD75ECML1WS, GTD75ECML1DG, GTX42EASJ2WW, GTD84ECMN0WS, GTD84ECMN0DG, GTD46EDMN0WS, GTD32EBMP0WW, GTD72EBMN0WS, GTD72EBMN0DG, GTD65EBMK2WS, GTD65EBMK2DG, GTD40EBMR0WS, GTX22EBMR0WW, GTD65EBMR0WS, MTX22EBMR0WW, GTX33EBMR0WS, GTD45EBMR0WS, GTD65EBMR0DG, DME17R8MSDBP10, DME17R8MSDBT00, DME47N8MSDBP00, GDR726WG0, GFDN160EJ0WW, GTD84ECMN2WS, KDR626WM0, MKR62FWTWB00, MKR62FWTWB10, MKR62GWTWB00, SGE17R8XSBBH00, SGE17R8XSDCT00, SGE26N5XNBBT00, SGE26N5XNBBT10, SGE26N5XNBCT00, SGE47N5XNBBT30, SGE47N5XSBBH00, SGE47N5XSBBH01, SGE47N5XSSBP00, SGE47N8XSBBT10, SGE47N8XSBBT20, SGW819SDECG00, SGW819SDECG01, SGW819SDECW00, SGW819SDECW01, SME17R8MSBBP00, SME17R8MSBBP01, SME17R8MSBBT00, SME17R8MSDBP00, SME17R8MSDBP01, SME17R8MSDBT00, SME17R8MSDCT00, SME17R8MSDCT01, SME17R8MSGBP00, SME17R8MSGCT00, SME17R8XSBBT10, SME17R8XSBBT20, SME17R8XSGBP00, SME17R8XSGBT00, SME17R8XSGBT10, SME17R8XSGCT00, SME26N5MNBBP00, SME26N5MNBBP01, SME26N5XNBBP00, SME26N5XNBBP01, SME26N5XNBBT00, SME26N5XNBBT10, SME26N5XNBCT00, SME27N5MSBBP00, SME27N5MSBBT00, SME47N5XSBBP00, SME47N5XSBBP01, SME47N5XSBBT00, SME47N5XSBBT10, SME47N8MSBBP00, SME47N8MSBBP01, SME47N8MSBBP02, SME47N8MSBCT00, SME47N8MSBCT10, SME47N8MSBCT11, SME47N8MSDBP00, SME47N8MSGBP00, SME47N8MSGBP01, SME47N8MSGCT00, SME47N8MSRBP00, SME47N8XSBBT00, SME47N8XSBBT10, SME47N8XSBBT20, SME47N8XSBCT00, SMW819SDECG00, SMW819SDECG10, SMW819SDECG11, SMW819SDECW00, SMW819SDECW10, SMW819SDECW11, STE26N5MNBBP00, STE26N5XNBBP00, XKR72FWTWB00, XKR72FWTWB10, XKR72GWTWB00

Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.