The fuse is heat sensitive and when the dryer becomes too hot it will blow.
Dryer thermal fuse replacement.
These steps work for replacing the thermal fuse on kenmore whirlpool maytag amana roper crosley and estate electric.
You can t reset the thermal fuse.
Thermal fuses often blow due to a clogged vent.
If it s blown replace it with the manufacturer approved replacement part.
With a few tools a do it yourself warrior can save valuable money from being wasted on a service call.
The fuse is a fail safe that stops the electricity to the heating system when a dryer overheats.
The fuse has two terminals and is sold individually.
If the thermal fuse has blown the dryer won t start.
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This fuse self destructs and cannot be reset it must be replaced when there is no continuity between the terminals.
The thermal fuse cannot be reset if the fuse has blown replace it.
When the thermal fuse blows in an electric dryer the display lights still work but the drive motor won t run.
If the fuse has blown then the dryer will either stop working or there will be no heat when the drum is turning.