SWFA71NN3069 Speed Queen Washer - Instructions

Followed video on PartsSelect website, they made it real easy.

I followed the advice that was already published for my Dryer. I removed the cover on the rear of the Dryer, Disconnected the two wires attached to the Heating Element. I positioned the Dryer on its side so that it was easier to remove the one sheet metal screw holding the Heating Element in a metal box. Removed the old Heating element. I found where to coil was open. Installed the new Heating element. Put everything back together. Turned the dryer on and there was heat in the Dryer. Thanks to all who posted for the excellent advice.

Unscrewed front panel. Pulled off unbroken wire connecter and popped switch and put new one in. Replaced front panel.

One screw held element. Removed back of dryer. Removed screw, pulled out failed element. Slid new element in. Put in and tightened screw. Replaced back. Only two problems: screw head was pointed away; replacing air duct to wall tube (always is a problem for me).

Installed the new part. Worked great!

Just follow the video. The hardest part is getting the top to disengage from the clips.

The door switch was easy to replace. It is located in the right bottom of the door and I popped out with my fingers. Follow the wire connectors from the old switch and remounted back in.

I began by removing the two screws at the lower part of the front panel. After removing the panel I was able to access and remove the broken switch which was located on the front panel. I popped out the old switch and replaced it with the new one, reattached the wires and put the front panel on and the jod was done.

I'm so proud of myself. This Harry Homeowner is not too savvy, but this repair was easy. I watched a video on YouTube and followed along. The part was the least expensive though PS $36 delivered vs $45 to pick up . First disconnect the power. The nut driver was used to pull off the back panel and expose the heating unit. There was one hard to reach nut underneath holding on the heating coil. This I was able to get with a small wrench. Once removed, I slid out the broken part and replaced with the new part. I then tightened up that hard to reach nut first - make sure you do it tight or it would rattle. Next I put the back Panel on and reconnected the tube in the back which blows the air outside. It started right up and produced heat. I was a little concerned at first as I could "smell the heat" It must have just been some material on the coil - first time running it had to burn off. The odor was gone in 5 minutes. I could do it again in half the time if needed. Don't buy a new dryer or pay someone to fix. If I can do it so can you.

Disconnected/marked all wires for element and 2 heating sensors. Removed upper strap that secured top of the heating element housing (tube). Removed housing by seperating top from dryer wall and lifting up on base; sliding down and out (may have to tip back of dryer up before sliding out). Once housing was out, removed single screw attaching base of element to housing and removed. Inserted new element and attached hardware/wiring in reverse order. Ran dryer for approximately 10-15 minutes; ensuring any residue was burnt off before use. This dryer is about 20 years old; after this easy repair it's now running like new. It used to take about 70-90 mins to dry a load of laundry, but now it takes about 30-40 mins. I'm very pleased that I saved money repairing this myself vs. purchasing a new dryer.

We did a lot of googling for repair stories, how to use circuit testers, schematics and part identifications. The stories and guides we ran across were very helpful. It was a little complicated but well worth it as it saved us from shelling out big bucks for a new dryer. Thank goodness for PartSelect as they had good information and made it very easy to look at the parts and order the one we needed. They were very prompt in shipping it out as well.

I read "Frank from Ft. Collins" description of his disassembly/repair since it sounded exactly like our dryer model and problem. It was only because of his description that I was able to EASILY take out the element and put the new one in. Since I already had the element out when we got the part, it took about 10 mins. to put the new element in and test. Voila! Problem solved, I saved us $500 on a new dryer (even though the one we're using is probably really energy inefficient, but hey, they just don't make 'em like they used to!) and it was fixed. Even though I'm in charge of DIY and home improvements at our house, *this* particular incident made my hubby SO impressed. Frank's a genius!

The biggest problem was getting the back of my dryer off. After that, the heating element was relatively easy. I followed the steps from this site. First I removed the two screws holding the heating cannister in place and disconnected the two wires connected to the actual element. The Element slid right out and I replaced it with the new one that came (delivered in two days after I ordered it). Then I just redid everything in reverse to get the back back on to the dryer, plugged it in and got heat right away!

I would not consider myself a do it yourselfer as I have done appliance service since 1970 but now work as an instrumentation technician.

installed new element within 15min... no need to pay the man .. will DIY again using this parts service...