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Ge WE4X857 Thermal Fuse OEM Part

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Manufacturer's Part Number: WE4X857
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Product Details

Genuine Ge part. Ge brands include General Electric, Hotpoint, RCA, Kenmore, and others. See all items in Washer Dryer Combo Fuse Or Sensor.
GE also makes various appliance models for Sears / Kenmore.

Cross Reference Information

Part Number WE4X857 replaces AP2042879, 276927, AH268283, EA268283, PS268283, WE04X0857.

Description

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.

This part fixes the following symptoms

  • No heat or not enough heat

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15-30 minutes
Mitchell T Issaquah , WA

No heat

Very easy to replace the fuse. Unplug the unit. Take off the back and swap it out. Only two wires.

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Tools:
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James K Birmingham , AL
Appliance: General Electric Washer Dryer Combo WSM2420TBAWW

Dryer stopped heating

Used forums and schematics from Appliance Parts Pros to identify to the possible culprits, removed the back panel from the dryer, and tested the thermal fuse and thermostats for continuity. The thermal fuse was blown, and after ordering and installing a new one, the dryer is back up and running.

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Repair Time Estimate:
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Cross Reference Information

Ge WE4X857 Thermal Fuse OEM Part

Part Number:
OEM6128646
Manufacturer's Part Number:
WE4X857
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