Dryer Thermal Fuse Replacement

With a few tools a do it yourself warrior can save valuable money from being wasted on a service call.

Dryer thermal fuse replacement.

If the thermal fuse has blown the dryer won t start. A blown thermal fuse is simple to replace. The fuse is heat sensitive and when the dryer becomes too hot it will blow. Thermal fuses often blow due to a clogged vent.

If the dryer overheats the thermal fuse blows to cut off power to the dryer. The fuse has two terminals and is sold individually. If it s blown replace it with the manufacturer approved replacement part. This fuse self destructs and cannot be reset it must be replaced when there is no continuity between the terminals.

If the fuse has blown then the dryer will either stop working or there will be no heat when the drum is turning. The thermal fuse cannot be reset if the fuse has blown replace it. When this fuse is broken your dryer will not start or it will not heat properly. When the thermal fuse blows in an electric dryer the display lights still work but the drive motor won t run.

These steps work for replacing the thermal fuse on kenmore whirlpool maytag amana roper crosley and estate electric.