If the dryer overheats the thermal fuse blows to cut off power to the dryer.
Dryer thermal fuse replacement.
These steps work for replacing the thermal fuse on kenmore whirlpool maytag amana roper crosley and estate electric.
If it s blown replace it with the manufacturer approved replacement part.
The fuse has two terminals and is sold individually.
You can t reset the thermal fuse.
With a few tools a do it yourself warrior can save valuable money from being wasted on a service call.
When this fuse is broken your dryer will not start or it will not heat properly.
The thermal fuse cannot be reset if the fuse has blown replace it.
The fuse is a fail safe that stops the electricity to the heating system when a dryer overheats.
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If the fuse has blown then the dryer will either stop working or there will be no heat when the drum is turning.
If the thermal fuse has blown the dryer won t start.
Thermal fuses often blow due to a clogged vent.
This fuse self destructs and cannot be reset it must be replaced when there is no continuity between the terminals.