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Customer Questions and Answers for Thermal Fuse by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18022692
Manufacturer Part Number: WP306604

The Thermal Fuse is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool dryers. This safety device monitors and protects heating elements inside the dryer. If temperatures rise too high due to a blockage or other issue, the fuse automatically opens the electrical circuit to cease further heating. 

Symptoms of a bad thermal fuse include:

  • Dryer failing to heat or stay warm during cycles
  • Fluctuating or inconsistent heat levels  
  • Tripped circuit breakers after drying

Causes of failure involve wear or damage from years of high heat exposure. Over time, components become brittle and less responsive.

This OEM Whirlpool replacement is also compatible with some Kenmore, Admiral, Roper, and Estate dryer models. 

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Hello Gil. Check and see if the heater broke and grounded to chasis, or if any other wires are grounded. Be sure and check for a grounding issue at the terminal block. Also look for something inside the blower wheel causing the motor to lock up. Hope this helps.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Monday, May 2, 2011

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