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Default electric burner won't work. 35 y/o GE range, ceramic 'socket'


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On May 16, 8:03 pm, usethisone2007 wrote:
I tested it with a circuit tester and it was getting power, but the
burner element (pretty new) won't get warm. I noticed when I looked
closely at the left side of the ceramic socket, the metallic parts
that 'grip' the lead for the burner element seemed to be spread extra
wide..meaning they wouldn't grip the lead very well. I also noticed
the burner's lead that fits into that side of the ceramic socket was
sort of fried looking,

I know the part isn't called a socket and is some sort of 'box' but
I'm wondering how much of it would have to be replaced...or even
better, that I could repair it.

This might be replaced very soon so I don't want to spend anything on
it that I don't have to. I have the model number but I can't find it
now. None of the on line web pages seem to have its model number.

Thanks

Brian


I'm not an appliance specialist, appliance collector, or
salesman. Just a DIY type. My 1970-ish sears/kenmore
had burner/element issues.
What I did (after unplugging it, and ditching my cig) was: hose
down the sockets with brake parts cleaner, wait 5 mins, a little
more cleaner, brush gently with old tooth brush, then rinse with
some more spray. 40 years worth of crud came out of those
sockets. The burners that occasionally needed a wiggle to
heat up haven't had an issue since.
I wouldn't ignore bad wires or obviously damaged parts in there,
but its a stove.. it makes sense that theres some charred crap
down there from dear departed auntie emma's crap-apple pie.
So clean it up first.
Be warned. brakeparts cleaner evaporates away in a minute, but
its really flammable, and generally nasty **** until it evaporates.
Theres your first $5 spent. Clean up the sockets first.

Last note: I still have that '70 range 'cause it runs perfectly, has
and over-and-under oven (which you just cant get new) and was
built to last, not built with a predetermined failure rate. I'm sure
there wont be many 30 year old stoves hanging around 30 years
from now. Just 5 year olds and 60+ year olds.

MPD


It's called a burner or element "receptacle".
My local appliance store stocks them, He needed a make/model # ,but I
decribed it to him, and he "went right to it". It cost's about $18.00. In my
case it was cheaper to get it local. They also sell on line a universal one,
IIRC it was about $8.00 plus shipping.
Mine was ceramic, with a small nut/bolt running through it.
Shut the breaker, and one sheet metal screw hold's it to the stove top. Then
there are two wires screwed to it. As far as the "fried element contact,
they are coated, and they want you to replace it also if it's corroded, but
you may be able to clean it up a little with some steel wool .

http://www.appliancepartspros.com/Ap...AP2021501.aspx

http://www.appliancepartspros.com/Ap...AP2591744.aspx

Tony


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