GE Electric Range Element Control (WB23K5027)

The GE Electric Range Element Control manages the power delivered to a surface burner element on your electric range, allowing you to adjust heat from low simmer to high boil by regulating the amount of electricity sent to the element. It works by cycling power on and off or varying resistance to maintain the temperature level you select with the knob or dial.

The GE Electric Range Element Control can wear out over time due to repeated heat exposure, electrical arcing, or internal contact failure from years of daily use. Moisture, grease buildup, or a power surge can also damage the control, causing it to lose the ability to regulate heat accurately or stop responding to the selected setting.

These symptoms can help you decide if the element control is the source of your problem:

- Burner element stays on high heat regardless of the setting selected

- Burner does not heat up at all when turned on

- Element heats inconsistently or cycles on and off irregularly

- Control knob feels loose, does not click into position, or spins freely

- Burning smell or visible scorch marks near the control switch

- Surface burner only works at one heat level and cannot be adjusted

- Range trips the breaker or blows a fuse when the burner is turned on