Al for Model Number GEW9868KL2 I blew 2 thermal cut off on heater housing sofar. After 1st 1 blew Ii cleaned out dryer of all lint. replaced thermal cut off a 2nd time. Ran a few cycles, then blew again. What am I doing wrong? does it matter if thermal is in front or behind hi limit fuse on housing? or do I have to replace another element in dryer? I saw on another question, someone wrote that you said to make sure heat element is not touching housing. could that be problem? thanks
Answer Al, Yes a weak or shorted heater element could cause the element to remain partially energized and produce more heat and "blow" the thermal fuse, so you may want to remove the assembly and check for arc marks on the inside of the housing and mounting plate. As long as you installed both the hi limit and the thermal cut off in the same position as the originals, you wont have a problem there. you also want to check the remainder of the exhaust venting and vent hood, to make sure there are no clogs or restrictions and check and clean out the blower housing and blower wheel to make sure you have the proper air flow into and out of the machine. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Friday, April 28, 2017