{"product_id":"17438200000109-genuine-oem-midea-dryer-heating-element-assembly","title":"17438200000109 Genuine OEM Midea Dryer Heating Element Assembly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\u003clink href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;600;700;900\u0026amp;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .pom { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; color: #1e293b; line-height: 1.75; }\n  .pom *, .pom *::before, .pom *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .pom h2 { font-size: 21px; font-weight: 900; color: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 12px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }\n  .pom h3 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 900; color: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 12px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }\n  .pom-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 22px; margin-bottom: 16px; }\n  .pom-card-blue { background: #eff6ff; border-color: #bfdbfe; }\n  .pom-card-green { background: #f0fdf4; border-color: #bbf7d0; }\n  .pom-qa { background: #eff6ff; border-left: 4px solid #1e40af; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 16px 20px; margin-bottom: 16px; }\n  .pom-qa-label { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #1e40af; margin: 0 0 6px; }\n  .pom ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }\n  .pom ul li { position: relative; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 16px; }\n  .pom ul li::before { content: \"\"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 9px; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: #1e40af; }\n  .pom-list-green li::before { background: #15803d; }\n  .pom-specs-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; }\n  .pom-specs-table tr { border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9; }\n  .pom-specs-table tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .pom-specs-table td { padding: 9px 4px; }\n  .pom-specs-table td:first-child { color: #1e293b; width: 45%; font-style: italic; }\n  .pom-specs-table td:last-child { font-weight: 700; color: #0f172a; }\n  .pom-warning { background: #fffbeb; border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; color: #92400e; line-height: 1.65; }\n  .pom-warning strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }\n  .pom-faq-item { margin-bottom: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9; }\n  .pom-faq-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }\n  .pom-faq-q { font-weight: 700; color: #0f172a; margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; }\n  .pom-faq-a { font-size: 15px; color: #334155; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; }\n  .pom-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 14px; }\n  .pom-badge { background: #f0fdf4; border: 1px solid #bbf7d0; color: #15803d; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 999px; }\n  .pom p { margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 16px; }\n  .pom p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e17438200000109 Genuine OEM Midea Dryer Heating Element Assembly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 17438200000109 is a Genuine OEM Midea replacement dryer heating element assembly compatible with a wide range of Midea and Insignia electric dryers, including the MLE41N1AWW, MLE43A3AWW, MLE47A3AGG, MLE47C3AWW, MLE47C4AWW, MLE47R5BWW, MLTE37N1BWW, CDE41N1AW, CLADE67W, LE43A3AWW, MDD160A2301E1305, and Insignia NS-FDRE67WH8A-C series. The heating element uses electrical resistance to generate the heat that warms air as it circulates through the dryer drum, evaporating moisture from wet clothes. Without a functioning heating element, the dryer will tumble and run normally but produce no heat, leaving clothes damp at the end of a cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Genuine OEM part manufactured by Midea to factory specifications, the 17438200000109 is the complete heater assembly housing. It directly replaces 302461060002 and MDA17438200000109 (alternate catalog references for the same assembly). Note: when an electric dryer heating element fails due to overheating, the paired high-limit thermostat (Midea 17400513000460) is often stressed as well — inspecting or replacing it at the same time is recommended. Installs in 30–45 minutes with basic hand tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-qa\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-qa-label\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e17438200000109 Genuine OEM Midea Dryer Heating Element Assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e fixes Midea and Insignia electric dryers that tumble normally but produce no heat, dry unevenly, or take much longer than usual to dry a load. Complete heater assembly housing. Genuine OEM. Replaces 302461060002, MDA17438200000109. Compatible with Midea MLE41N1AWW, MLE43A3AWW, MLE47A3AGG, MLE47C3AWW, MLE47C4AWW, MLE47R5BWW, MLTE37N1BWW, CDE41N1AW, CLADE67W, LE43A3AWW, MDD160A2301E1305, and Insignia NS-FDRE67WH8A-C electric dryers. Often paired with thermostat replacement (Midea 17400513000460).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Problems This Part Fixes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDryer tumbles normally but produces no heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDryer takes significantly longer than usual to dry a full load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClothes coming out damp or only partially dried at the end of a cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven heat distribution — some loads dry while others don't\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeating element visibly burned through, broken, or showing signs of arcing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDryer trips the circuit breaker when the heat setting is selected — shorted element\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurning smell during operation — element arcing at a weak point in the coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReplaces Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis heating element assembly directly replaces the following OEM and cross-reference part numbers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: monospace; font-size: 15px; color: #0f172a; font-weight: bold; line-height: 2.2;\"\u003e17438200000109, AP7157535, PS18188573, MDA17438200000109\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 4px; font-size: 15px; color: #475569;\"\u003eContact our support team with your model number if you need confirmation before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card pom-card-blue\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis heating element assembly is compatible with select \u003cstrong\u003eMidea and Insignia electric dryers\u003c\/strong\u003e, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pom-list-green\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidea MLE41N1AWW, MLE41N1AWWC electric dryers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidea MLE43A3AWW, LE43A3AWW, LE43A3AWWFR electric dryers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidea MLE47A3AGG electric dryer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidea MLE47C3AWW, MLE47C4AWW electric dryers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidea MLE47R5BWW electric dryer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidea MLTE37N1BWW electric dryer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidea CDE41N1AW electric dryer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidea CLADE67W electric dryer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidea MDD160A2301E1305 electric dryer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsignia NS-FDRE67WH8A-C electric dryer (6.7 cu. ft., Midea-built)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsignia NS-TDRE67W1 electric dryer (Midea-built)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003eAlways verify your appliance model number before ordering. Contact our support team if you're unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine OEM part manufactured by Midea to factory specifications — guaranteed fit and performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete heater assembly housing — generates the heat needed for the drying cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivers consistent, even heat distribution to reduce drying time and energy consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable construction designed to withstand frequent daily drying cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces 302461060002 and MDA17438200000109\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Midea MLE, LE, CDE, CLADE, MLTE, and MDD series electric dryers, plus Insignia Midea-built models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalls in 30–45 minutes with basic hand tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pom-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17438200000109\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDryer Heating Element Assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenuine OEM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectric Dryers (Midea platform)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOften Replaced With\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-Limit Thermostat (Midea 17400513000460)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Brands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidea, Insignia (Midea-built)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Unplug Dryer Before Starting\u003c\/strong\u003e Disconnect power before beginning. Pull the dryer away from the wall and remove the rear service panel to expose the heating element housing. Take a photo of the wiring before disconnecting anything — this is important since the high-limit thermostat and thermal cut-off wiring are both in the same area as the element leads and it's easy to mix up terminals. Disconnect the high-limit thermostat\/thermal cut-off wiring and the element leads from the old heating element assembly. Remove the mounting screws securing the element housing and slide the old assembly out. Install the new 17438200000109 assembly in the same orientation, reconnect all wires snugly to the correct terminals as documented in your photo, and reinstall the mounting screws. Reassemble the rear service panel, restore power, and run a test heat cycle to confirm the dryer is heating properly. Tip: while the rear panel is open, inspect the high-limit thermostat (Midea 17400513000460) — if the original element failed due to overheating, the thermostat may also need replacement. Tools needed: Phillips screwdriver, nut driver.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eHow do I know if my dryer's heating element has failed?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eThe clearest sign is a dryer that tumbles and runs through a complete cycle normally but produces little or no heat, leaving clothes damp or only partially dried. You may also notice the dryer taking significantly longer than usual to dry a load as it tries to compensate with extended tumbling time. Visually inspecting the element after removing the rear panel can reveal burn marks, breaks in the coil, or visible arcing damage. A multimeter continuity test on the disconnected element will also confirm failure — a working element shows continuity, while a failed element reads an open circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eShould I replace the thermostat at the same time as the heating element?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eIt's a good idea to inspect it. When a heating element fails due to overheating — rather than simple end-of-life wear — the paired high-limit thermostat (Midea 17400513000460) located in the same area can also be stressed by the same heat event. Since the rear panel must already be open to replace the element, checking the thermostat's continuity at the same time is a quick step that can prevent a repeat repair if the thermostat is also on the verge of failing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is the difference between 17438200000109 and 302461060002?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eThese are the same heating element assembly. 302461060002 and MDA17438200000109 are alternate catalog reference numbers used by some parts suppliers for the identical Midea heater assembly. If your dryer's parts diagram or supplier listing shows either of these numbers, the 17438200000109 is the correct part and this listing covers all three references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eDoes this element fit my Insignia dryer?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eYes — Insignia is a Best Buy house brand, and several Insignia electric dryer models (including the NS-FDRE67WH8A-C and NS-TDRE67W1) are manufactured by Midea and use the same internal components, including this heating element assembly. Always verify your specific Insignia model number before ordering to confirm compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eIs this a Genuine OEM or aftermarket part?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eThis is a Genuine OEM part manufactured by Midea to factory specifications. It is the exact same heating element assembly installed in compatible Midea and Insignia electric dryers from the factory — guaranteed fit, materials, and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card pom-card-green\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShop With Confidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA U.S.-based appliance parts retailer specializing in genuine OEM and high-quality replacement parts. We stock components for all major appliance brands and offer fast shipping from our U.S. warehouse. 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