Reassembly is basically just the reverse of removal, however you may have trouble with the pedestal brackets when putting the back cover on. WARNING: When reassembling, do not over torque the screws. Once you have verified the problem, via multimeter or visually, you can replace the part and reassemble. Note setting and what zero resistance looks like. You can also do a visual inspection, although it might not be obvious. Set the meter to the lowest ohms setting and test each coil. Once free, if you have a multimeter, you can test the coils. Now that the unit is free, turn it so you can pull it out, It may take some doing, but it should come out without too much trouble. Note: these screws are slightly different, so keep them separate. Next (if you have a pedestal), remove the top screws of the pedestal brackets. After you get the brace unscrewed, just pull it up and out of the way.Ī couple on the top and a couple in the back.
Don't forget the ones in the middle, including the access panel. Now remove all the screws holding the back piece on. If it does, wiggle it a bit and it should break loose. To remove the lid: remove the screws and pull straight back. Next you need to remove the lid, the back and the lid brace. Larger pliers are better, but you can get by with a standard set. You can use a screwdriver, but a small socket makes life easier. Be sure and shut off the water valve first, or you'll have a mess! Then disconnect the vent hose and the water feed (if applicable). Be careful as it is easy to cut yourself on them.įirst you'll want to unplug the dryer and shut off the water source. The good news is, with a screwdriver, a pair of pliers (a multimeter if you have one) and a new heater element you can fix this yourself and save a couple hundred bucks.īelow I outline a step by step process to do this on the Frigidaire Affinity, but this guide may help with other dryers, as they basically all function the same way.Ī WORD OF CAUTION: You will be handling a lot of thin sheet metal components. If your Frigidaire Affinity dryer is beeping at you and giving you the "E64 CALL SERVICE" business, chances are you have a bad heating element.
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