Product review (1 stars): Does Not Fit Without DIY Fix - Poor Quality Control...
This Whirlpool Factory replacement Heating Element Assembly had a significant quality control issue. The culprit was the metal crimping that runs the length of the assembly was not crimped tight, which made the diameter larger than the original part. The part has to fit in a hole in the back inside wall of the dryer, and is a bugger to wrestle with. We had to cut and re-crimp the end in order for it to fit. Works fine now, but not happy about the poor quality control...

Purchased for 1983 Maytag DE312 - this was first heater element replacement. Only other repair was belt replacement a few years ago. YAY Maytag going on 34 years old!