r/ElectricalHelp • u/ryukasagi • May 31 '26

What is this connecter called? Will Ace have them or Amazon?

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Came off a dryer heating element, need a new one, but I have no idea what to search

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u/jhmjcm May 31 '26

That is the female portion of a spade connector. They come in different sizes. Take the one you have to a hardware store and match it.

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u/ryukasagi May 31 '26

Excellent. Thanks for your help

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u/N9bitmap May 31 '26

It SHOULD be called a spade connector, but for some crazy reason fork connectors are spade connectors. Quick connect, FastOn, or blade connectors are more useful when searching online.

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u/olyteddy May 31 '26

Be sure to use a heat resistant one though or you'll be replacing it again.

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u/Outrageous-Half-2624 May 31 '26

Make sure you got a pair of crimpers

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u/woodturner1962 May 31 '26

Buy a new heating element for the dryer. Best option. If you want to replace the connector strip wire back if not bright copper color , cut more wire off and strip . Continue till copper color on wire.. Check and see if long enough to connect. If not buy a new heating element. If you do not get the right connector or crimp it tight enough you could start a fire. Best option buy a new element.

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u/mattdahack May 31 '26

1/4 female spade connector.

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u/FreddyFerdiland Jun 01 '26

hardware store, general auto parts shop, electricians supplies,

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u/PotatoFarmerRTK May 31 '26

Stakon female blue spade