Robert S Southwest Ranches , FL July 17, 2018 Appliance: Maytag Electric Dryer MDE8000AYW Maytag Dryer Mde8000ayw: Dryer vent clogged and caused thermal fuse to stop working. How to replace Thermal Fuse. Replaced fuse, blew out, sucked out vent. 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes