Product review (5 stars): Always Go With OEM
The one in my Kenmore electric dryer went out, element itself broke. I did not troubleshoot at all; I took the dryer apart, pulled the element housing out and found the break in the element. Working for a major electronics firm I know the necessity of ordering OEM (original equipment manufacturer) replacement parts. My opinion, DO NOT buy a cheaper replacement part, stick with the original and most likely you'll be better off. Ordered the part (fast shipping from Amazon), got the part, installed the part, put it all back together and my dryer is working fine again. Part fit, part works, price was great compared to other on-line appliance sites, I'm happy.