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Customer Questions and Answers for Thermal Fuse by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18022719
Manufacturer Part Number: WP307473

The Thermal Fuse is an OEM part for Whirlpool dryers. This safety device protects the dryer from overheating by cutting off power if the dryer exceeds a certain temperature. It is crucial for maintaining safe operation and preventing potential fire hazards. This thermal fuse has 1/4-inch terminals and operates around 243 degrees F. 

Causes of a bad thermal fuse include lint buildup causing overheating, blocked ventilation, or a malfunctioning thermostat. These issues can lead to the fuse blowing to prevent further damage or risk.

Symptoms of a bad thermal fuse include:

  • Dryer not starting
  • No heat in the dryer
  • Dryer shutting off mid-cycle
  • The dryer running but not heating

This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.

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For Whirlpool Thermal Fuse (Part Number: OEM18022719)

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Hello Tina. Check and make sure the drum is not binding up in the unit. If not, then the motor is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit. Thank you.

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Ronnie, This issue would more likely be caused by a faulty motor on the unit since when you hit start it buzzes but will not start up.

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Hello Dale. No, 307208 is the thermistor. The thermistor has been permanently discontinued by the manufacturer and we don't know of any source or replacement for the part.

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JJ, The most likely cause for the unit to not advance on the auto cycle would be a faulty cycling thermostat part number WP307250.

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Hello Rich. Check for as grounded element or bad cycling thermostat. If both are good, then the relay on the board is bad and the board will need to be replaced.

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Kathy, The resistance will read 0 or anything above 0 ohms on the parts. If they read OL or infinity then the part is bad.

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Hello Bobby. You need to remove the door and the front of the dryer to access and replace the thermal fuse on your model number.

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Hello Brent. You need to test and see where you are losing power at. Either the motor or the control is bad and will need to be replaced.

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