GE Electric Range Broil Element (WB44X45498)

The GE Electric Range Broil Element is the upper heating component inside your oven that provides the intense, direct heat needed for broiling food. It works by converting electrical current into radiant heat, which browns, crisps, and chars food placed on the top rack. The element also assists with preheating and can support overall oven performance during bake cycles.

A GE electric range broil element can fail from repeated exposure to high temperatures, grease splatter buildup, or physical damage from contact with cookware or food. Over time, the element can develop cracks, burn spots, or internal breaks that prevent it from heating evenly or at all.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, a faulty broil element may be the cause:

- Broiler does not heat up when selected

- Food is not browning or crisping on top during broiling

- Element has visible burn marks, blistering, or cracks

- Element glows only partially or unevenly during use

- Oven trips a breaker or blows a fuse when broil is activated

- Oven takes much longer than normal to preheat

- Burning smell or smoke coming from the upper oven area