Fridge Heater Element

[basscatlildave]

I pulled the heating element after much pains. It was really rusted in. Should I put something like antiseize on it when I go back with the new one?

[basscatlildave]

There is no threads. It's just a heating bulb that should slip in a holder. The old one was so rusty it had to be drivin out.

[Jim-Linda]

Ex-Tech wrote:
I would use caution on the anti-seize.
The heating element needs to transfer heat to the boiler tube and the application of anything on the element could actually insulate the element and diminish the efficiency of the heat transfer.

The anti-seize doesn't go on the element, it goes on the threads.

Jim

[Chris_Bryant]

I always use anti sieze compound. It is actually good for heat transfer, better than "dry".

[Old-Biscuit]

Get a brass brush.....like a gun barrel brush and run it thru the element holder to clean out rust.

Then install new element.......no anti-seize as you want direct heat transfer.

[basscatlildave]

Thanks its not sliding back in so I thought a little lube may help. I'll fold some sandpaper and hone it a little.

[Ex-Tech]

I would use caution on the anti-seize.
The heating element needs to transfer heat to the boiler tube and the application of anything on the element could actually insulate the element and diminish the efficiency of the heat transfer.

[BTPO1]

Jim-Linda wrote:
Antiseize on element threads will work well. Not sure what gordy is referring to.

Jim

X2 on the anti-seize. JMO

[Jim-Linda]

Antiseize on element threads will work well. Not sure what gordy is referring to.

Jim

[gordypig]

Never, if it swells it's bad