maytag dryer keeps blowing thermal fuse

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10-10-2012, 12:15 PM

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maytag dryer keeps blowing thermal fuse

Model Number: illegible Brand: Maytag Age: Less than 1 year

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my initial problem was diagnoses as a blown thermal fuse. i replaced the fuse, cleaned the inlet duct and outlet duct, all is clear, however the thermal fuse blew again after approx 6 dryer loads, any suggestions.

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10-12-2012, 03:29 AM

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A model number may help others help you.

Also did it blow the thermal fuse on the blower or the thermal cut-off on the heater.

Did you check/clean the blower wheel?
Did you check that the vent louvers outside the house opened OK when the dryer was running.

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maytag dryer keeps blowing thermal fuse

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my initial problem was diagnoses as a blown thermal fuse. i replaced the fuse, cleaned the inlet duct and outlet