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is there a substitute part i can use for the saftey fuse that is attached to the outside of the housing that holds the drum?
the part is no longer avavilable and no one seems to know where to get one. thanks , Tommy
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First I would call APP and see if they have parts for this model. Check your model number too because I cannot get it to come up.
If this does not work, about all I can tell you is to search the Internet for used appliance parts dealers and see what they have.
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Originally Posted by: sidfink43  First I would call APP and see if they have parts for this model. Check your model number too because I cannot get it to come up.
If this does not work, about all I can tell you is to search the Internet for used appliance parts dealers and see what they have. If I'm around when i use the thing. Can i temporarily just bypass it? That's what I'm doing now. It was en entire 13 gallon garbage bags worth of lint build up i pulled outta the thing that caused the saftey fuse to trip and blow itself apart
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The reason they have the safety fuse is because if it gets too hot and the fuse does not shut off the dryer or the heat, the next thing that happens is a fire.
I strongly recommend you either find a fuse, or replace the machine, which is pretty old. Do not use this machine without all the safety features in place, it is just not worth the risk.
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Check the fuse itself for any numbers on it.
Often they have manufacturing numbers and sometimes the blow temperature.
Also a picture of it may help someone find a part that may work for you.
If all else fails take it to a local appliance parts supply house.
If you get a good counter person they may be able to come up with something. |
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