Customer Questions and Answers for Thermal Fuse by Ge

The Thermal Fuse is an OEM part for GE dryers. This part prevents the dryer from overheating by cutting off the power if the dryer exceeds a certain temperature. 

Causes of a bad thermal fuse can include regular wear and tear, lint build-up, restricted airflow, or a malfunctioning thermostat. 

Symptoms of a bad thermal fuse include:

• The dryer not starting
• The dryer shutting off unexpectedly during a cycle
• No heat production during drying
• The dryer running but not heating

This OEM GE part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore models.