Determining whether an electric clothes dryer heating element is burned out and bad involves performing a continuity test with a digital multimeter. First, unplug the dryer from the electrical outlet for safety and remove the rear or internal access panel to expose the heating element housing. Second, disconnect the wire terminals attached to the element coils. Third, set your multimeter to the ohms (resistance) setting and touch the meter probes to the element terminals. You can troubleshoot electrical components safely. You can verify that your heating element is bad when the multimeter displays an infinite resistance reading (OL) or a completely open circuit, indicating a broken internal coil that requires immediate replacement.
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