MER5770BC
Maytag MER5770BC Burner Socket Repair
Most common issues on this model
- Receptacle where the coil seats is cracked or burned
- Coil that wobbles in its socket
- Element that heats then drops out
- Terminal wires that look blue or dark
Here we cover the MER5770BC, a Maytag electric range that also carries the endings MER5770BCB, MER5770BCQ and MER5770BCW. On the cooktop of a range like this, each coil plugs into a ceramic receptacle, and that receptacle takes more abuse than almost any other part: heat, spills and the pull of lifting a coil out for cleaning.
When an element wobbles, drops out after a few minutes or leaves a blue or dark tint on the wires, we examine the receptacle and its terminals. A cracked block or loose terminal can overheat even when the coil is good. We replace the receptacle, then run the burner under a full load to confirm that it holds.
If the coil also shows damage, we explain that before we replace both. The price is shared in writing at the start, parts are ordered by the full model plate, and our labor is warranted for 30 days.
Key features
- Maytag electric range
- Electric surface elements and oven
- Variants MER5770BCB, MER5770BCQ, MER5770BCW
Error codes this model can show
Why does my burner heat and then drop out?
A worn receptacle or loose terminal can lose contact as it warms. We replace the receptacle if it is cracked or burned and run the burner under load to confirm the repair.
Can I just replace the coil?
Only if the receptacle is sound. A damaged socket will ruin a new coil, so we check the receptacle every time before replacing a coil.
What does blue or dark wire insulation mean?
It means the wire has been overheated. We replace the wire ends and receptacle so the burner does not fail again or create a hazard.
Book repair for your MER5770BC
Book in about a minute, or call the desk. Same-day windows inside the Loop on most days, next-day across the rest of Houston.