[mike12]

Hi,

Dryer stopped heating so i removed the heating element and ohm tested it. I get a reading of around 2000. I know an infinite reading means the element is bad but what does a resistance of 2000 mean? Is the element just old but still functioning? I dont really want to replace it just to find out that it wasn't the problem. Can anyone help?

[PS Staff - Sheila]

The ohms reading that you get depends on the wattage of the element.

The wattage of the element that you have is likely a 2800 watt element.

There is a formula called ohm's law to calculate this.

Your element is good.

Did you check the voltage at the dryer plug?

You should get a reading of 240 volts if you don't you have a open fuse.

Check the wiring at the motor switch.

Here is link to your dryer model LER7620KQ0.