Need some advice...

Maytag Dryer blew thermal fuse. Replaced the thermal fuse and found that the unit continues to overheat.
Replaced thermal cutoff and hi-limit thermostat. After doing this, I watched the heating element cycle on and off. So it seems that the cutoff is functioning, but the element still cycles no matter what mode I am in. Even 'Air Dry' will cycle the element and eventually overheat if I let it. I disconnected the terminals to the heating element. Element reads about 11 ohms. Checked possible continuity from each terminal to the casing and ground. Both are open.
I have not changed the thermistor. This reads about 15k ohms.

Before I ordered more parts, what should I do next? Could the thermistor cause this? I am thinking no because wouldn't this reading be irrelevant in 'air dry' mode? Is there a common issue on the control board that could cause this? Maybe a stuck relay? I don't 'see' any obvious issues on the control board, but is there a specific relay that I could test?


*Blower is working fine, exhaust path is clear.

Thanks so much for the message. This is what I was afraid was happening. I did look up the power relay and see that it could be ordered.

I am however having great difficulty in removing the two wires on the relay. Any tips to do this? They are not pulling off with a considerable amount of force. Of course, I am being careful not to put significant stress on the circuit board.

Thanks. I'll play with it a bit more. the connection seems to be the same as the very tight connections that were on the heating element. Luckily they were separate (not enclosed in a plastic housing) and I could gently use a screw driver to push them up.

I wasn't sure if there were any 'tricks of the trade' to make this easier. Maybe a special technique, a non-conductive/non-corrosive lubricant, etc. :)