How to Fix a Toaster

How to Fix A toaster that only toasts on half of the side. The wire element had burnt out in two close places. I think this was due to a piece of bread touching the hot element, which then got hotter and melted.

Initially I thought that I would be able to join the break with the metal part of a block type junction connector, but as there were two breaks the only feasible choice was to do a twist and join by extending the broken element wires. See video. Actually it worked quite well and has been toasting well ever since. It is now 22nd Dec 2016 and it's still going and used every day!

Just be careful to avoid electric shock. Disconnect from the main supply first.

Hopefully you save some money and fix your own. Good luck.

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