My electric dryer isn't getting hot enough. It's probably the heating element, this one is like $25 to replace BUT I have another new HE for a different dryer that does fit and looks almost the same but is a different model number.
How safe would running a different heating element be?
If it gets warm when you first start it up its probably not the heating element. The exhaust vent could be clogged causing the hi limit to cut off the heat. Check that first, turn the dryer on and go outside and check where it blows out. If it's not blowing out strong that's your problem.
>>944641
I cleaned it out about 6 months ago and the vent is spotless, the air push is strong.
Post the model numbers. I'll let you know.
>>944655
it has the one #8565582 in it and shit the other one doesn't have any numbers on it!
>>944655
Found it....
#8565582 current
#279838 possible replacement
They're the same. The original part# 8565582 subs out to the new part #279838. So it will fit and work just fine.
>>944682
I found the wattage is the same, I'll give it a try!
