The Thermal Fuse is an OEM part for Whirlpool dryers. It is a critical safety component that prevents the dryer from overheating by cutting off power to the heating element if the temperature exceeds safe levels. This ensures that the appliance operates safely and efficiently.
Causes of a bad thermal fuse can include restricted airflow due to clogged vents or lint buildup, electrical malfunctions, or overheating from heavy usage.
Symptoms of a bad thermal fuse include:
- Dryer not heating
- Dryer not starting
- Dryer stopping mid-cycle
- No power to the dryer
This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Catastrophic failure of the dryer cycling thermostat in a maytag neptune super stack Richard M. • Cornish , NH • October 19, 2020
Through 15 years of vibration, the Cycling Thermostat evidently had degraded to the point where one electrical connection or more came loose and caused a short. There is also a possibility that the Bakelite section of the Dryer Cycling Thermostat body separated from the metal base, simultaneously exposing all four connections to a short. The thermostat literally exploded into chunks and dust. There was a heavy arcing and then, thankfully, the thermal fuse blew and shut down power to the short...
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