The Dryer Thermostat Kit is an OEM part for Whirlpool dryers. This kit includes a high-limit thermostat and a thermal fuse, both of which are crucial for regulating the dryer’s temperature. The high-limit thermostat prevents the dryer from overheating, while the thermal fuse will cut off power if a critical temperature is exceeded, ensuring safety. The kit includes a high-limit thermostat (WP53-0771) and two thermal fuses (WP53-1096 & WP53-1182).
Symptoms of a bad Dryer Thermostat Kit include:
- The dryer not heating properly or at all, leading to clothes remaining damp after a cycle.
- Overheating of the dryer, which can be dangerous and cause additional component failure.
- The dryer stopping unexpectedly or not starting, indicating a blown thermal fuse.
Causes of issues with the thermostat or thermal fuse can include lint build-up that blocks proper airflow, faulty heating elements that cause temperature fluctuations, or general wear and tear that affects component integrity.
This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models,.
This part fixes the following symptoms
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Too hot
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Shuts off too soon
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Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Thermal fuse blew due to lint blockage Louis L. • Philadelphia , PA • March 21, 2017
I posted the following on the Facebook page ;
SOoooo my 10 year old clothes dryer stopped and like almost everyone else I just figured it's shot, burned up, gotta get a new one. Well, due to a few bumps in the road I cannot afford another problem. My 2 vehicles are not running and with one being in the shop for 3 weeks and not being able to afford a rental car anymore this dryer was another headache. It sat for weeks and laundry started piling up. While looking online for sales somehow I...
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