I HAVE A MAYTAG NEPTUNE DRYING CENTER MCE8000AYW.THE HEATING ELEMENT IS BAD.I WAS TOLD IT IS DICONTINUED PART.CAN ANYONE HELP ME FIND THIS PART.:mad:
Sorry I checked everywhere I knew to check, even ebay…maybe someone has one on a shelf somewhere!!!
The part # is 31001746. Try *******, or Vance Baldwin. Tom ApplianceEducator.com
Another fine idea by Maytag. 
Why should it be so hard to find a heating element for anything so new?
I have the same dryer and my heating element went out 2.5 years after I bought it. I am still hopeful they will make it again or find an alternative. Have you had any luck finding one?
I am furious with Maytag/Whirlpool.
We have confirmed with Whirlpool/Maytag that part number 31001746 is discontinued and there is no replacement. We have also checked with a number of suppliers and they didn’t have it in stock. It’s going to be pretty difficult to find this part anywhere. Sorry.
Hope that restring kit works. I wonder who it’s made by and whether it’s a direct replacement.
Unfortunately that was all Maytag, now Whirlpool is left holding the bag on it.
Nat
[quote=hmvbmsmith;44888]I have the same dryer and my heating element went out 2.5 years after I bought it. I am still hopeful they will make it again or find an alternative. Have you had any luck finding one?
I am furious with Maytag/Whirlpool.[
I ordered a dyer element restring kit(RE31001746) from Appliance Direct Parts.com. I hope it solves my problem.Hope it helps you.
I too have a Maytag Neptune dryer. I purchased this dryer less than 5 years ago and paid a fortune for it. I am extremely disappointed in Maytag and that they are not standing by their product. They did offer me a 15% discount to purchase a new Maytag dryer excluding sales tax, delivery and installation. What an insult. I would never purchase another Maytag appliance and do not recommend any of their products. I purchased the Neptune soley on Maytags reputation, what a joke. Whatever happended to customer service and pride in what you build.:mad: :mad: :mad:
:mad: I too, was stuck with that Maytag dryer, thinking that it would last us for a long time. We purchased the dryer 3 years ago, and just recently, the heating element went out. I am very displeased with Maytag and will not buy another Maytag product. Since Whirlpool purchased Maytag, it also should own up to what it purchased.
Did you call them to see if they would?
[QUOTE=jpdawn;36317]I HAVE A MAYTAG NEPTUNE DRYING CENTER MCE8000AYW.THE HEATING ELEMENT IS BAD.I WAS TOLD IT IS DICONTINUED PART.CAN ANYONE HELP ME FIND THIS PART.:mad:[/QUOTE]
Low Cost Appliance Repair Parts has 31001746 restring element instock with shipping $67.00
go to ********** thy have a replacment part
Check with Angel obsolete parts @ 877-835-6030 for a re-string kit to get the module back up and running…it will run about $100 plus s/h and taxes.
Check with Angel obsolete parts @ 877-835-6030 for a re-string kit to get the module back up and running…it will run about $100 plus s/h and taxes.
I have a Whirlpool electric dryer with a heating element broken at one of the coils. Is there a way to repair this broken wire that will be satisfactory ? I know the heating element wire is ni chrome type and not something I can solder but is there any way to fix this without replacing the element which costs about $65. I am not sure if it can be done properly if at all but I am looking for suggestions ASAP
As far as I know, there is no way to fix the element once broken. Just have to bite the bullet and buy the element (It cost me twice the $65). The ceramic supports are breakable if dropped on a hard surface, so take care with them. Suggest you just re-string the new element and try not to over stretch it. My unit’s element was comprised of two coils joined in the middle with the third electrical attachment for its heating core. If you are lucky, your replacement element may only have two electrical attachments - one on either end, making the re-stringing easier… All in all, its a fairly easy procedure, just time consuming…if you follow the instructions for re-stringing the new element. Hope this helps and best of luck!
Thanks—I did not think there was a restringing type of part available for this unit. I have done this on a GE electric dryer but not on this model. Do you know where I can buy such a restringing kit for the Whirlpool ? The model number is GEQ8858JQ1. Please advise ASAP if you have any info as I was planning on buying the entire element assembly tomorrow from a local supply house here in Illinois
I suggest you Check with Angel @ obsolete parts @ 877-835-6030 for a re-string kit to get the module back up and running. They are located out of California and do an excellent job in getting the replacement parts out to you in a timely fashion…and they deal with ALL types, models and makes of appliances, from washers and dryers to dishwashers and refrigerators too, I think. Angel is a GREAT resource for answering questions about ANY APPLIANCE. I simply can’t thank him enough (and I have no affiliation with him or his store..) he’s just a great guy interested in helping anyone he can!
Your best bet would be to check with him before you purchase something you may not be able to return if its not the right fit for your model…and he may have some info on the part you are considering - may recommend it or advise against it as it may actually be inferior quality…
Anyway, hope this helps???
Mike