[Peter G]

I am replacing a burned out oven baking element. The wire to element connection is soldered. Should I simply cut the wires and strip the ends? What type of connectors do I use to attach the new element and where do I get them?

[AmpDraw]

Are you sure its not just a push on terminal connector on there? Or that the element hasn't just shorted out and the original terminals have melted on?

Do you have the new element in your hand? What kind of terminals are on the end of the new element? Should be just flat spade type connectors on the new element, if this is correct then just get some mating push on connectors from your local hard ware store. If they aren't flat spade push on connectors then there would be threaded holes to use small bolts and ring type connectors on it, also available at your local hardware store.

If the wires are soldered to the new element then follow the existing wires back to see where the connection is being made and connect the wires on your new element at that same point.

[Peter G]

Originally Posted by AmpDraw

Are you sure its not just a push on terminal connector on there? Or that the element hasn't just shorted out and the original terminals have melted on?

Do you have the new element in your hand? What kind of terminals are on the end of the new element? Should be just flat spade type connectors on the new element, if this is correct then just get some mating push on connectors from your local hard ware store. If they aren't flat spade push on connectors then there would be threaded holes to use small bolts and ring type connectors on it, also available at your local hardware store.

If the wires are soldered to the new element then follow the existing wires back to see where the connection is being made and connect the wires on your new element at that same point.

I received my new element and you were right. It was a flat spade connector. I rechecked the old element connection and realized that the soldering was just on the connection between the wires and the push on connector. I worked those off with pliers and put on the new element. It works like new. Thanks for the help.

[AmpDraw]

Always a good idea to replace those existing spade connectors on the wires with new ones even if they look ok. This is the leading problem of thermostat and burnt melted wire failure when those connections get loose or dirty.