I have a Whirpool AWZ541 that is not heating. We have changed the thermostats but it still will not work. Can anyone suggest anything that could help

Maria, October 2004

I am having difficulty removing the heating element from the back of the tumble dryer as the apperture seems too small.

Chris, October 2011

For information: When testing the two thermostats, they measure around zero ohms and a good heating element should measure around 25 ohms. Mine heating element was o/c.

This is with no wires connected!!

Make sure the mains is disconnected before taking any measurements!!!

Another tip is to take a picture of the connections with a digital camera before disconnecting anything.

I got a new heating element from Ebay for £27 + £8 p&p. It also came with a couple of new thermostats as well.

You will need a torx size 20 (i think) to get the access panel off.

After replacing the heating element my machine is all working again.

Saved several hundreds of pounds in buying a replacement, so can I have a new camera dear... :-)

Jeff Key, December 2006

I have just had ours go down, all works but no heat, after a little research i have found one for £46.99 from
http://www.espares.co.uk/product.aspx?id=103648&k=whirlpool+awz541+element

Hope this helps people.

Thanks

Mithandra, January 2006

i just bought an element and two thermostats for 40 GBP from ebay this is the only thing that will repair a no heat problem with this machine, its really easy to repair just remove and refit in same order, item is clearly identified when back removed hope this helps

richard crook, October 2005

Hi
We've just had ours go down.
I'm thinking it may be the element as it still tumbles etc.

I've found a replacement element at £89 online so probably not worth it.

Anyway, good luck.

John

John, November 2004