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Introduction
Use this guide if you need to test and/or replace the heating element in your Whirlpool Dryer.
A faulty heating element can cause the dryer to overheat, heat poorly, or not heat at all.
This guide is rated Difficult, and while most of the steps are straightforward, the disassembly and reassembly of the heating element can be tricky in addition to the lower front bulkhead and the drum.
***This guide will work for most Whirlpool dryers.*** This guide is written with a model WED87HED dryer. If you have a different model, you may encounter some minor disassembly differences, but the overall repair process will be the same.
Conclusion
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Ask our [link|https://www.ifixit.com/answers/Device/Whirlpool_WED87HEDDryer|Answers community|new_window=true] for help.