Re: Range infinite switch.

Geez, that would be incredibly helpful wouldn't it? Sorry LOL. The brand is a Maytag YMER8875WS, and the switch in particular is the WPW10169580. We're at that really annoying phase where we have to cook Christmas dinner, were planning on buying a new stove anyway, but can't afford it until early next year.

Edit as I just noticed the new response: I haven't actually taken the stove apart yet because it still kinda works, just when we turn it on, it only operates full on, and subsequently tends to burn, but still cook, everything. Most of these...

We've got a range that has an element that only is off or full on. A little but of research shows it's almost definitely the infinite switch. The cheapest I can find a replacement is around $250 . The range is 8 years old, and it's not really worth spending that to fix, so I was wondering if there's any way to repair the switch itself. From what I understand,it's a bi-metal switch that turns on and off based on where the dial is set, so doesn't seem like it's too complicated.

Just wondering if anyone knows what causes this switch to fail in this particular way, and if it's possible...

Re: New Members - please post your introductions here

Hi everybody. I have a diploma in electrical engineering technology and fix tv's and other electronics for friends as a hobby.