The thermal fuse in your dryer is important for the safe
running of your machine. Since the 1980's, all dryers have experienced them. In fact,
thermal fuses are available in many modern appliances.
The role of the thermal fuse is to prevent fires, by detecting when the dryer drum is overheating, and tripping in reaction. The dryer will therefore stop running. A thermal fuse is really a one-time use component, but luckily, they're inexpensive and easy to replace. Remember, as the thermal fuse is a safety component, don't use the dryer again til you have replaced it. With a new knowledge of what the dryer thermal fuse does, you might still be wondering, where is the thermal fuse on the dryer?
The thermal fuse is just 1 or 2 inches long and really should be located on the exhaust duct, but the location of the exhaust duct itself may vary depending on your model. Once you have located it, you're ready to determine whether it may have blown.
How to Tell if a Thermal Fuse is Blown
You may now know where to find your thermal fuse, but exactly how
can you tell if a thermal fuse has blown? These simple steps summarize the
process below:
- Unplug your dryer and ensure it is no longer
connected to the electric or gas. - Locate the thermal fuse, as above.
- Disconnect the thermal fuse from the wires.
- Test the fuse having a multimeter.
- If the needle in your multimeter does not move,
your thermal fuse is blow.
Once you know the way to tell if a thermal fuse is blown, you are able to move onto the next step: thermal fuse replacement.
Dryer Thermal Fuse Replacement
Once you have established that your thermal fuse has blown,
you will need to replace it. Luckily, replacing your thermal fuse is really a
relatively easy task that does not require specialist equipment.
The first step towards dryer thermal fuse replacement is to purchase a replacement thermal fuse. Popular brands include Maytag dryer thermal fuses, Kenmore dryer thermal fuses, and Whirlpool dryer thermal fuses. You should choose the thermal fuse that actually works best for the make and model of your dryer.
The following is a simple overview of the steps you will take to a successful thermal fuse replacement.
- Disconnect your dryer from its power source.
- Remove the panel covering the blown thermal
fuse. - Remove the wires and mounting screw from the
blown fuse, to then take away the blown fuse itself in the dryer. - Replace the blown fuse with the new fuse,
securing it with a screw and reattaching the wires. - Replace the dryer panel.
- Reconnect the dryer to its power source.
- The most common cause of a blown thermal fuse is
a blocked exhaust vent. Clean the exhaust vent to prevent the thermal fuse from
blowing again quickly.
Ready to get started with dryer thermal fuse replacement? Visit Repair Clinic and kind your dryer model number into our search bar to locate thermal fuses for your dryer. Look for Maytag dryer thermal fuses, Kenmore dryer thermal fuses, Whirlpool dryer thermal fuses and much more.
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