GE Profile PHS930YPFS 5.3 cu ft Smart Slide-In Induction MECH-ELEMENT Error Fix: Bake or Broil Element Burned Out

Error code MECH-ELEMENT on the GE Profile PHS930YPFS 5.3 cu ft Smart Slide-In Induction means: Bake or Broil Element Burned Out. The bake element (bottom) or broil element (top) has visibly failed — look for a break, hole, blister on the coil; test with multimeter (should read 20-50 ohms); replacement involves removing 2-4 screws and disconnecting wire terminals

The most successful fix is "Test and Replace Burned Out Bake or Broil Element" (medium difficulty, ~45 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $15-$25. HomeMD has 2 community-ranked fixes for this error.

This error is rated medium severity. It should be addressed soon, but your appliance may still function in a limited capacity.

Yes — the top-ranked community fix ("Test and Replace Burned Out Bake or Broil Element") is rated medium difficulty and takes about 45 minutes. Tools needed: Phillips screwdriver, Multimeter.

DIY cost: $15-$25. Professional repair typically costs $150-$220. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The GE Profile PHS930YPFS 5.3 cu ft Smart Slide-In Induction has 8 other known error codes, including: F0 (Stuck Touch Pad Key), F1 (Electronic Oven Control (ERC) Failure), F131 (Coil Temperature Sensor Failure), F132 (IGBT Over-Temperature), F133 (Incompatible Cookware Detected), and 3 more.

Error code MECH-ELEMENT also appears on 11 other GE Profile models: PB935YPFS 30 in Slide-In Gas Range 22,000 BTU with True European Convection, PB960YPFS 6.7 cu ft Smart Slide-In Convection Electric, PGB935YPFS 6.7 cu ft Smart Slide-In Double Oven Gas, PGBS960YPFS 6.7 cu ft Smart Free-Standing Gas, PGS930SELSS 5.6 cu ft Smart Slide-In Gas Convection, PKD7000FNDS 30 in Smart Convection Double Wall Oven, and 5 more. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.