How to Repair a Broken Dryer Heating Element

In this video I show you how to temporarily fix a broken heating element on your dryer for free.

If you have a dryer that is not heating and the element is bad, this is the video that you need to watch. This will save you from your clothes piling up while your dryer is down.

If you need help troubleshooting a dryer that is not heating, be sure to visit my channel and check out some of the dryer troubleshooting videos I have posted.

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[reydelsanchez]

Bill passed away @ 38 on 2016. His video helped me today 5/20/2022. I want to thank him and his family for such a good soul helping others thru his videos. Bill you are missed by your family and your viewers and your videos still helping others like me in times of need. Thank you once more!!👍❤🙏👊

[louisbianchino]

from what I understand this man passed away at 38. I'm not sure how true that is but to any of his family reading this he just helped me obviously lots of others as well. thank you

[EddieLovesYou]

June 2024 and Bill helped me figure out the issue with my dryer. Thanks Bill, rest well

[barbaradrake]

I'm this ladies husband in the profile picture. If it's true the man in this video passed, my sincerest condolences to his family. This was one of the simplest repairs I have seen. Yet profound. Thank you good sir, rest in peace.

[Jaggedhalo]

I was able to fix my dryer tonight because of this video. Rip good sir.

[ChristopherDean]

I was beginning to crimp, when my inner voice of experience said to check for a video. Only difference in our repairs are that I gently used an abrasive stone to remove scale from the element ensuring a clean contact, and I am using two of the thick steel wire crimp connectors to double ensure a secure connection and avoid a hot spot.
Excellent video, Bill! Thank You for providing a positive second opinion.

[TheThirstythrifter]

My condolences to the family. I didn't realize your lost until I read farther down the comments. My first time watching one of Bill's videos. Thank you for continuing to share them. God bless you.

[larenzomcbath]

Rest Easy Man. This video is the absolute best I deal with heating elements often in my hvac field and I still didn’t think to do this.

[danielsokolowski]

Thanks! You mentioned that your previous fix has lasted 3 years, I am really glad you mentioned that which convinced me to try this.

[gordonm]

Repaired my Samsung dryer earlier tonight the same way with the help of my dad. Thanks for posting this video. Rest in paradise Bill.

[blunderstonerocks]

Thank you for making it possible for me to fix my dryer today for $0. It's Christmas time, so had nothing extra for repairs and laundry was starting to pile up. Thank you so much!!!

[meghancooke]

Awesome!! Crimped element back together with a connector, and good to go now! Thanks Bill, this was a great help! Borrowed a multimeter from a co-worker, and quickly found out it was the heater. Took it out, found the break, and repaired it! I’m a diy guy, but never worked on a dryer, or tested circuits/used a multimeter before. Thanks for putting these videos out there to help others, it means a lot!

[bonesdoes]

Worked perfect. We're poor and lucky to even have a dryer, so a 0 cost fix helped me and my girls out tremendously! Thank you!

[parker]

Thank you, Bill. I know you’re gone but the help you provide lives on! You saved me $135 today and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[yourebusted]

great vids.... got me up and running again for zero since my wife was in the process of ordering a new $380 dryer when I told her "let me google it or find something on youtube, " tonight were having steaks!!! thanks!

[dl]

I just finished doing this on my dryer. I'm ordering a new heating element to repair it completely. Also replacing a bunch of other stuff like belt and rollers while I'm in there. I had an idea I could somehow rig the heating element to get by till the parts came in. Your video is exactly what I was thinking about. I did it on mine and success! That gets the wife off my back till the parts come in and no rush. Thanks for posting.

[debbieli]

This is the best tutorial I’ve found online by far! Thank you for taking the time to explain in detail

[JohnTravale]

Broken coil was definitely the cause of heater failure. I actually trouble shot backwards and pulled the coil first before testing the thermostats. Primarily because it was at the front and I wouldn't have to disassemble the whole dryer. The fix TOTALLY WORKED!!!! Thanks for the video!

[doristaylor]

This just helped us now. So thankful for this video. Prayers for Bills family and friends.

[NicksBigAdventure]

After watching this, I fixed my dryer in less than 20 minutes. Awesome video!