I haven’t added comments before, but I had to this time…on of all things…a dryer. I want to first tell you thank you for the great and in-depth walk/talk through. This worked extremely well. Got the part and was able to easily replace it with these instructions. Dryer is working fantastic. Thank you for taking the time to recognize you were likely not the only person with this issue. You likely have saved thousands of dollars for the many viewers of this video. Very much appreciated.
My heating element went out on the same model number last week. Disassembled, ordered the replacement element from Amazon and reassembled the unit today. This was possible to your video. Thank You, you saved me a lot of frustration and money!!
Hey there - not positive about that as I just did the heating element. Here's the dryer Manuel maybe that will help you www.fix.com/models/dryer/whirlpool/id1204472/wed5100hw1/section8545153/dryer-heating-parts-electric/
Hi @sunnybarnett I can't quite recall off the top of my head, but here's a link to the manual maybe that will explain which color goes where www.fix.com/models/dryer/whirlpool/id1204472/wed5100hw1/section8545153/dryer-heating-parts-electric/
I had this problem never got it out my husband ended taking the screw off inside the dryer itwas hard the housing never came out still not able to get it out
Thanks for creating this video. I have the same dryer and mine is not heating. So probably I have the same issue. Where did you get your heating element? When you were sliding the heating assembly back into the dryer, could you have connected the sensor wires before putting it back? Thanks
@tomcrutchfield2999 You are welcome. It happens so suddenly! We picked up the element on Amazon for less than $20. As far as putting the heating assembly back, there isn't enough slack in the wires to connect before putting it back in the dryer. Here's where you can find the part: bit.ly/whirlpoolheatingelement
@@DadDoItYourself Thanks for the reply. I had the same issue with my heating coil that you had. My heating element should be here Saturday. Also, ordered from Amazon. I ordered the High Limit Thermostat and Thermal cut-off kit. Thinking I already have done the labor of taking everything apart, so will replace them too.
@@DadDoItYourself I have the new heating coil installed and the wiring hooked up, but having issues getting the heating tube seated into the opening in the rear of dryer. I'm assuming I need to get the flange that is on top of the heating tube to insert into the opening. Or am I wrong and it just snugs up against the opening. Would like your direction on this. Thanks
@@tomcrutchfield2999 yes it is a pain. to get he tube seated back. I installed the bracket to the tube first. Then screw in the holdning bracker and used that and some manipulation to hold the tube tight to the intake duct. I was not sure the prupose of the small tab at the rear of the element tube.(seemed to be in the way) I ended up turning ithe tab down with pliers and was able to get a tight fit. If you find a reason for the tab , id love to hear it for the other veiwers.
Hmmm.. Ours didn't have that at all - but maybe it was like the heater after being off all year? The first time it smells funny? Try it a couple times and see if it goes away. Personally, the smell doesn't stop, I'd return that part and try a second one.
@codytaylor1991 can't recall off the top of my head, but here's a link to the manual maybe that will explain which color goes where www.fix.com/models/dryer/whirlpool/id1204472/wed5100hw1/section8545153/dryer-heating-parts-electric/
I haven’t added comments before, but I had to this time…on of all things…a dryer. I want to first tell you thank you for the great and in-depth walk/talk through. This worked extremely well. Got the part and was able to easily replace it with these instructions. Dryer is working fantastic. Thank you for taking the time to recognize you were likely not the only person with this issue. You likely have saved thousands of dollars for the many viewers of this video. Very much appreciated.
@@lyleschaeffer3393 thank you! I'm so happy that this video has helped you and so many people fix their own dryers!
After wasting 4 hours trying to find a video to dismantle a Whirpool WED5001HW1, I finally found your video. I was able to replace my thermal fuse.
@mikeosby that's exactly what we love to hear! So glad you found this video actually helpful!
@mikeosby would you be able to tell me how you hooked your wires back up what color goes where
Thank you Man. Came across your video and you saved us!!!!!
YES! So happy to hear that!
My heating element went out on the same model number last week. Disassembled, ordered the replacement element from Amazon and reassembled the unit today. This was possible to your video. Thank You, you saved me a lot of frustration and money!!
So happy to hear that this video helped you fix your dryer! We felt the exact same way when we fixed ours!
Just ordered our replacement piece to fix our dryer. This video was seriously helpful and saved us so much money!
We're so glad it helped you as well! Let us know how it goes!
Go ahead and change that number of dryers saved to 6! Thank you so much for making this video. Our new heating element is installed and working great.
Thank you for your video saved us money. Quick and simple explanation.
Love to hear this Crystal!
Well done presentation! You definitely saved us some bucks.
Thank you!
Thanks for the video man! Was able to repair my dryer and saved hundreds 💯💯💯
Yes!! That is great to hear!
Thanks for this video it was helpful!!
Great job. Thanks for posting. You are the man.
Let us know how your install goes!
So if I want to get to the lint housing that’s behind the dryer, I need to take off the drum?
Hey there - not positive about that as I just did the heating element. Here's the dryer Manuel maybe that will help you www.fix.com/models/dryer/whirlpool/id1204472/wed5100hw1/section8545153/dryer-heating-parts-electric/
How do you reconnect the wires to the element? I have a blk and a red and connot remember which is top and bottom.
Hi @sunnybarnett I can't quite recall off the top of my head, but here's a link to the manual maybe that will explain which color goes where www.fix.com/models/dryer/whirlpool/id1204472/wed5100hw1/section8545153/dryer-heating-parts-electric/
Did you ever figure out the wire placement
It doesn't matter. It will work either way.
Could there be another screw holding in the heating element housing i got the front bracket off but for the life of me cant get the housing out
There is a little tab in there that you will need to release for it to come off
I had this problem never got it out my husband ended taking the screw off inside the dryer itwas hard the housing never came out still not able to get it out
@@sanjuanitavianeycarlos2615 sorry to hear that, that's frustrating
Thanks for creating this video. I have the same dryer and mine is not heating. So probably I have the same issue. Where did you get your heating element?
When you were sliding the heating assembly back into the dryer, could you have connected the sensor wires before putting it back? Thanks
@tomcrutchfield2999 You are welcome. It happens so suddenly! We picked up the element on Amazon for less than $20. As far as putting the heating assembly back, there isn't enough slack in the wires to connect before putting it back in the dryer. Here's where you can find the part: bit.ly/whirlpoolheatingelement
@@DadDoItYourself Thanks for the reply. I had the same issue with my heating coil that you had. My heating element should be here Saturday. Also, ordered from Amazon. I ordered the High Limit Thermostat and Thermal cut-off kit. Thinking I already have done the labor of taking everything apart, so will replace them too.
@@tomcrutchfield2999 looking forward to hearing how it works out for you!
@@DadDoItYourself I have the new heating coil installed and the wiring hooked up, but having issues getting the heating tube seated into the opening in the rear of dryer. I'm assuming I need to get the flange that is on top of the heating tube to insert into the opening. Or am I wrong and it just snugs up against the opening. Would like your direction on this. Thanks
@@tomcrutchfield2999 yes it is a pain. to get he tube seated back. I installed the bracket to the tube first. Then screw in the holdning bracker and used that and some manipulation to hold the tube tight to the intake duct. I was not sure the prupose of the small tab at the rear of the element tube.(seemed to be in the way) I ended up turning ithe tab down with pliers and was able to get a tight fit. If you find a reason for the tab , id love to hear it for the other veiwers.
If the heating element goes out, will the dryer spin at all? Mine says it’s drying but it’s not spinning or heating up…
Ours was spinning - just had no heat.
@@DadDoItYourself Appreciate it 👍
@@GigaDad89 let us know what you figure out
So I’m pretty sure we have the same shit.. but my intake won’t come out, it’s almost like it’s connected to something to the back as well
@bax2wavy Gotta love it 🤙🏻 There is a tab at the top of the back of the intake tube - try to push and pull it out
What did you use to push the tab down bc I can’t figure it out
Jiggled it out 😭
Does it matter which way the two back red wires go in
Shouldn't matter. But let us know how it turned out for you Desiree!
Is it normal when after you got everything put back together and the dryer started, that you can smell almost like a burning smell?
Hmmm.. Ours didn't have that at all - but maybe it was like the heater after being off all year? The first time it smells funny? Try it a couple times and see if it goes away. Personally, the smell doesn't stop, I'd return that part and try a second one.
I can’t see how you hooked the wires back up
@codytaylor1991 can't recall off the top of my head, but here's a link to the manual maybe that will explain which color goes where www.fix.com/models/dryer/whirlpool/id1204472/wed5100hw1/section8545153/dryer-heating-parts-electric/
That doesn’t show the wire hook up’s to what color goes where
@codytaylor1991 did you figure out wire placement?
@@DesireePotts no I didn’t
Is that an electric dryer or gas ?
Electric