Electric Stove Element: How to Tell if Yours is Bad

Think your electric stove element might be bad? This guide explains the easy ways to spot a faulty element, from common signs to hands-on tests you can do at home. Learn what weird sounds, smells, or visual changes to look for and what might cause a burner to fail. I'll even share some tips on when it's worth fixing yourself and when it's safer to call in the pros. Save money and stop guessing—find out if your electric stove element is really the problem.