Danielle May 22, 2020 for Model Number dv42h5200ep Hi there, I have part numbers DC96-00887A and DC47-00016A. The 16A looks just like the fuse I want to replace (on the heating element), but has no bracket. The 887A looks slightly different, but includes the bracket. Which one do I use? If the 16A, how do I get the old one out of the bracket so I can use the bracket for the one? They are really unusual screws with no apparent way to turn them. Thank you.
1 Answer Danielle, The DC96-00887C thermal fuse assembly and the DC47-00015A thermal fuse are in short, the same part. The thermal fuse assembly has been pre-assembled with the fise and bracket whereas the thermal fuse would require the removal of the assembly, as well as removing the "rivets" ("They are really unusual screws with no apparent way to turn them") and install the replacement fuse and rivet it back in place. The better option would be to replace the DC96-00887C thermal fuse assembly and the DC47-00018A Hi-Limit Thermostat per the manufacturer's recommendation. Read More...
Shevan April 27, 2020 for Model Number DV45H6300EP/AC What is the difference between DC47-00015A vs DC47-00016A Thermal Fuse? Also, it is stated that DC96-00887C is the a revised version of DC96-00887A.. Which one would recommend. I have been searching it states both of the thermal fuses are good whether it is with or without the assembly bracket. Will DC47-00016A and DC96-00887A be compatible for my dryer DV45H6300EP/AC
1 Answer Hello Shevan, the difference between DC47-00015A vs DC47-00016A Thermal Fuse,is one is on the heater duct and the other on the blower assembly, both are safety high limit fuses that if tripped from excess heat they do not reset, one will cut off power to the heater element the other to the motor circuit.DC96-00887C is the revised version of DC96-00887A which is no longer available.DC96-00887C and DC47-00015A and DC47-00016A, are listed for your model but are in different locations and have different temperature ratings. They cannot be be used interchangeably. Read More...
Fassy April 15, 2020 for Model Number DV405ETPASU/AC I have exact same question as below, my dryer model is Samsung DV405ETPASU/AC. Please let me know if I can use DC96-00887A? What is the difference between DC96-00887A and DC47-00016A ? The part I need to replace has brackets, for the dryer (heating) element. I ordered DC96-00887C (which has brackets), but the dot is blue and had PTS - 17S Y038 N160 stamped on it. The part I'm replacing has brackets, but it's like a brown dot(or maybe red?) with PW - 3V 7210 N160 stamped on it. On the web, I see DC47-00016A listed for PW - 3V, but it doesn't have a bracket. With the new DC96-00887C, the dryer seemed to work when testing, but there was a burnt smell and didn't heat when I put clothes in the dryer. Did I put the wrong part in? Which part do I need? Melody ANSWER Melody, Both part numbers supplied are "thermal fuse(s)" have brackets and are rated very similarly (electric and temperature). If a thermal fuse overheats and the circuit opens, there will be no heat from the dryer heater element. We will need you to re-post your question with the model number of your dryer, so we can research parts and technical information and advise you properly and accurately. Thanks,
1 Answer Fassy, Based on the information provided the part DC96-00887C does show as a replacement part for your model. As always with a thermal fuse failure just replacing the part usually will not solve the issue. Something caused this part to fail and the cause should be investigated and repaired as well. This thermal fuse is there as a safety for when the dryer overheats sometimes this is an airflow issue or it could be a shorted heater issue. I would advise checking the machine for the cause as well as replacing this part. Read More...
Rick March 17, 2020 for Model Number DNOBLEMAN3@GMAIL.COM What temperature will this thermal fuse cutout at or Fail at ? part number: DC96-00887C
1 Answer Rick, the thermal fuse/cut out DC96-00887C/DC96-00887C should be rated at 320 dgrs.F./160 dgrs.C. and 25 amps maximum. The manufacturer recommends you replace the DC47-00018A/DC47-00018A Thermostat (high limit) if the thermal fuse has failed. Thanks, Read More...
Jim November 10, 2019 for Model Number DV42H5000EW/A3-0000 Changed out my heating element Thermal Fuse, and Thermostat. (Heating element coil was bad). Started Dryer after reassembly and it ran for 5 or 10 seconds and I lost power. No drum light, no power control display. Any ideas about where the (short I am assuming) can be tracked from?
1 Answer Jim, the heating circuit should be tested for any possibility of a short to ground and this can be done by unplugging the unit, then testing from the blue wire at the heater relay WHT (1P) to the chassis for continuity. If there is continuity, then the heating circuit would need to be traced. As the heating circuit was repaired (element, thermostat, and fuse) this would be the most likely section to have caused this. The breaker would also need to be checked to see if it has tripped. Read More...
Ricky October 07, 2019 for Model Number dv50f9a7evp/a2 Hello, I have a Samsung dv50f9a7evp/a2 almost 5 years old. Back in July had a heating element replaced, three days later the thermal fuse went out. I had it replaced then a month later, it went out again had it fix again then just 2 days ago it went out again. No blockage, vents are clear and never had any issues with this dryer until the heating element was replaced.
1 Answer Ricky, the element should be inspected for any connections to ground as this can cause it to overheat and trip the thermal fuse assembly. Another thing that could cause this would be either the thermistor DC32-00007A is failing to register heat properly, or the main control DC92-01310A has a sticking relay. The thermistor can be tested for 10K ohms of resistance at around room temperature. Read More...
Tom R. July 09, 2019 for Model Number DV40J3000EW/A2 I have replaced the thermostat (Part # DC96-00887C) four times since October 2018. After the second replacement, I replaced the entire heater unit. It has worked fine until now. Today (7/9) I replaced the thermostat again (4th time). It finished the load of clothes that were in the dryer. We started a second load and it blew again. What could be the problem? I checked the continuity on the heating element and the other sensor and they were good. Thanks.
1 Answer Tom, For some reason, the temperature is getting hot enough to pop that thermostat. So either we have an air flow issue or a heater is stuck on issue. Air flow could be blower wheel blocked, vent line out of the house is blocked. Heater stuck on could be the relay on the main control is stuck closed or the thermistor is reading a cooler temperature and calling for the heater to stay on. Resistance of the thermistor should be 49k at 77 degrees per manufacturer so give or take for room temp. Read More...
Duane Bender July 02, 2019 for Model Number DV448AEP/XAA-0000 Should the thermal fuse (DC96-00887C) have continuity across its terminals?
Melody June 19, 2019 What is the difference between DC96-00887A and DC47-00016A ? The part I need to replace has brackets, for the dryer (heating) element. I ordered DC96-00887C (which has brackets), but the dot is blue and had PTS - 17S Y038 N160 stamped on it. The part I'm replacing has brackets, but it's like a brown dot(or maybe red?) with PW - 3V 7210 N160 stamped on it. On the web, I see DC47-00016A listed for PW - 3V, but it doesn't have a bracket. With the new DC96-00887C, the dryer seemed to work when testing, but there was a burnt smell and didn't heat when I put clothes in the dryer. Did I put the wrong part in? Which part do I need?
1 Answer Melody, Both part numbers supplied are "thermal fuse(s)" have brackets and are rated very similarly (electric and temperature). If a thermal fuse overheats and the circuit opens, there will be no heat from the dryer heater element. We will need you to re-post your question with the model number of your dryer, so we can research parts and technical information and advise you properly and accurately. Thanks, Read More...
Chris February 14, 2019 for Model Number DV42H5200EP/A3 01 Samsung dryer thermal fuse blew and after replacement the heating element went out. New element in with thermostat and new thermal fuse but the fuse keeps blowing. I have Part DC96-00887A. I see DC-96-00887C listed. Is there a difference between A and C suffixes? Will a “C” last? A new main circuit board was no improvement.
1 Answer Chris, the part number [DC96-00887C] is a revised version of the original DC96-00887A. When replacing the thermal fuse, you may want to leave the top panel off to observe if the element is cycling on and off. If the element does not cycle, which can be observed within 5 minutes, then you may have another issue. If the heater does not cycle properly it can overheat and cause the thermal fuse to break its circuit. Read More...