Product review (4 stars): The dryer works again like a charm!
The part was within spec as replacement, but slightly different from OEM -- no reflection on vendor. Of course that left me with one extra piece after I reassembled the dryer... {That's a joke for all who need a little comic relief as they read this review!}

The element is rated at 5400W. That might be a bit higher than the OEM part, but given the volume of the drum and the airflow of the fan, I don't have any real concerns.  The nichrome coils on the unit I received are set at an angle instead of being horizontal as shown in the OEM photo above.  I do not know if that change will effect the expected lifetime of the coil in a significant way.  The OEM part has been in use since 1996.  Only time will tell if this aftermarket part lasts as long.

The unit came with 2 screws, but the originals were intact.  The replacement was missing one screw hole in the top center where it attaches to the riser tube.  Since the heated air is drawn into a lower pressure region, this is not significant.  During operation hot air would not leak out, and the gap is close enough to keep cold air from flowing in.

I requested expedited shipping.  The part arrived promptly and in good condition via USPS in a padded envelope.