Dryer Thermal Fuse Replacement

If the thermal fuse has blown the dryer won t start.

Dryer thermal fuse replacement.

A blown thermal fuse is simple to replace. These steps work for replacing the thermal fuse on kenmore whirlpool maytag amana roper crosley and estate electric. This fuse self destructs and cannot be reset it must be replaced when there is no continuity between the terminals. 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. The fuse is a fail safe that stops the electricity to the heating system when a dryer overheats. Thermal fuses often blow due to a clogged vent. When the thermal fuse blows in an electric dryer the display lights still work but the drive motor won t run.

The thermal fuse cannot be reset if the fuse has blown replace it. The fuse is heat sensitive and when the dryer becomes too hot it will blow. If the dryer overheats the thermal fuse blows to cut off power to the dryer. When this fuse is broken your dryer will not start or it will not heat properly.

If the fuse has blown then the dryer will either stop working or there will be no heat when the drum is turning.