How to Replace the Heater Element in a Kenmore HE3 Dryer

Kenmore HE3 dryers are assigned to be energy and resource efficient. The heater element increases the temperature inside the dryer cabinet. If your Kenmore HE3 automatic dryer is not producing enough heat, you may need to replace the heater element. One possible sign of a bad heater element is when the dry cycle completes and the laundry is still wet or damp. A working heater element ensures your dryer can dry laundry efficiently and effectively. Replacing the faulty part restores your HE3 dryer to proper working condition.

Nut driver
Phillips screwdriver

Instructions

- 1
  Unplug the dryer power cord. Remove the screws in the bottom of the lower front panel. Lift the panel down and away from the dryer to remove it.
- 2
  Remove the single hex-head screw from the heater element cover with the nut driver. Lift off the cover.
- 3
  Unplug the two wires leading into the heater element housing.
- 4
  Remove the two screws holding the heater element to the housing. Slide the heater element out.
- 5
  Insert the new heater element into the element housing. Install the two screws that hold it in place. Plug the two wires into the housing. Each wire has a unique connector that will only fit in its corresponding socket.
- 6
  Replace the heater element cover. Install the screw that secures the cover to the housing.
- 7
  Replace the lower front panel. Replace the two screws that hold the panel to the Kenmore HE3 dryer cabinet.

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