Estimated DIY Savings: $176.96 Stove top coil heating element. The element is 8" in diameter. If the surface element won't heat, either the surface element or the surface element switch may be defective. To determine if the surface element is defective, use a multimeter to test it for continuity.
Helpful TipsConsider replacing the terminal block that the coil plugs into. If the element was heating intermittently, there is a good chance the terminal block needs replacement.