Product review (5 stars): Heater Element for our Whirlpool Duet Dryer Model YGEW9200LW0
After 13 yrs. our Whirlpool Duet Dryer Model YGEW9200LW0 failed to heat for the first time. Diagnosed and found the coil on the heater element snapped at one point. Local appliance parts stores were charging between $55 - $85. From the majority of the positive reviews, plus, the respectable pricing, pursued this Amazon purchase.
If you are a homebody DIY, this is a simple repair. As others have indicated, if your appliance knowledge is not up to par, you can make use of numerous YouTube instructionals to: pin point your problem area and learn the disassembly procedure. Before starting anything, foremost will be SAFETY, so you must unplugging the dryer from its power source!
Element arrived swiftly and compared the coil sizes using a micrometer. Both the original and "factory" replacement measured .052". The box markings indicate that its a genuine Whirlpool OEM part "Made in MX". The mechanical comparison confirmed the original decision in making this purchase. Performed the install in less than 20 minutes and the dryer is working like new, especially after a major cleaning of the interior (lots of accumulated lint all over!!!!). Thanks to Amazon's Prime, the Duet dryer is ready just in time for our weekly laundry load!!!!