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Appliance Parts for Eugene Springfield and all of Lane County

October 26, 2004

GE Dryer Heating Elements

Most dryer heating elements last many years , some seem to only last 3 years or less. Why is this? Its Mainly due to poor air circulation through the dryer and out the customers exhaust vent.
If you notice clothes taking over 1 hour to dry, then this may be the main problem to short heating element life.
A simple test: Pull the dryer away from the wall, disconnect the exhaust hose, let the exhaust air just blow into the room for 1 load.
If you notice the dryer drying the clothes faster, then you have solved the problem. The problem is in your vent exhaust hose, either clogged or something is restricting the air flow where the end of the exhaust hose comes out.

Common GE / Hotpoint Dryer Heating Elements

Heating Element
P/N: WE11X103
Dryer Heating Element used on many GE brand electric clothes dryers. Has a coil diameter of 5/8 in. For element restring kit only use P/N WE11X203.

Heating Element
P/N: WE11M23
Dryer Heating Element used on many GE brand electric clothes dryers. Has a coil diameter of 1/2 in. For restring kit only use p/n WE11X10007.

Have a good evening!