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what is a thermal fuse
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Think of it as a link, a wire, that in a dryer typically connects power source to heat source (heating element). A thermal fuse is there as a safety device to prevent dryer from overheating (or worse). When it senses that the temperature went over a certain limit, the wire will break, thus cutting power to the heating element.
Common causes for a thermal fuse to break:
- Clogged dryer vent - will cause overheating and raise temperature inside the dryer, triggering the break in the fuse.
- Faulty hi-limit thermostat
- Nothing lasts forever. Sometimes a bad fuse is just a bad fuse.
So, if a fuse goes out, check the vent. You may want to replace the hi-limit t-stat just in case also.
Hope this helps.
Sorry. Posted in the wrong area.
I put on a new heating element and a new timer because it wasnt heating. After all that its still not heating. The is a small piece that about 1 inch in size that has 2 terminal one end connect to the timer. Do you know what piece Im talking about the model number is CYE2000AYW
Hi Vonda,
The piece you are talking about is a timer resistor. It has nothing to do with the heating problem.
There are three parts which you have to check for continuity:
The hi-limit thermostat (#3 on the break down diagram).
The thermal fuse (#5 on the break down diagram).
The cycling thermostat (#14 on the break down diagram).
If any of these parts is open - it has to be replaced.
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The part number for the hi-limit thermostat is [COLOR=#0066cc]AP311455[/COLOR]
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The part number for the thermal fuse (including the hi-limit thermostat) is [COLOR=#0066cc]AP415996[/COLOR]
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The part number for the cycling thermostat is [COLOR=#0066cc]AP311676[/COLOR]
Gene.
I have a Frigidaire Dryer Model CER3600AS1 that is still blowing out air, but it’s only cold air. Does anyone have any ideas what could be causing this so I can try and get it fixed?
I just bought the AP2619300 drum bearing kit for a GE DS4550 dryer. I replaced the original bearing a few years ago, but didn’t replace the front slides and I think that contributed to the recurring bearing failure. The instructions with the kit say to clean all old grease off the diffuser. They don’t say anything about greasing the new bearing, which is dry. Has something changed, i.e. if there was originally grease and now there isn’t, or did they forget to say to grease the bearing? If it is supposed to be greased, with what?
huha69,
The first thing I would check is 240V at the power outlet. If one of the power legs is missing - the motor will still work, but the heater would not.
If there is nothing wrong, you have to check for continuity: the heater (#15 on the break down diagram), the hi-limit thermostat (#33 on the break down diagram) and the cycling thermostat (# 15 on the break down diagram).
Any part with an open circuit has to be replaced.
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[COLOR=#333333][FONT=Verdana] - The part number for the heater assembly is [COLOR=#0066cc]AP2107129[/COLOR] [/FONT][/COLOR]
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[COLOR=#333333][FONT=Verdana] - The part number for the hi-limit thermostat is [COLOR=#0066cc]AP2131477[/COLOR] [/FONT][/COLOR]
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[COLOR=#333333][FONT=Verdana] - The part number for the cycling thermostat is [COLOR=#0066cc]AP2106564[/COLOR] [/FONT][/COLOR]
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awaschka,
Even the new redesigned GE drum bearing does not need any lubrication, you can use a grease to lower a friction.
- The part number for one of a good lubricant is AP3140802
Gene.
the first thing to check is always the circut breaker. its not unheard of for the boubble pole breaker to have just one leg triped.
I fixed it! Thank you for the help
my dryer (whirlpool model LHE5800N0) doesnt heat. i purchased part no. 3390719 (thermal fuse) and am trying to replace it but i cannot find it. any help in locating it or a diagram for my dryer would be greatly appreciated.
Answered here: http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/dryer-repair/79968-dryer-does-not-heat.html by [COLOR=purple]sidfink43[/COLOR].
Gene.
[quote=gatay;194481]I have a Frigidaire Dryer Model CER3600AS1 that is still blowing out air, but it’s only cold air.
Does anyone have any ideas what could be causing this so I can try and get it fixed?[/quote]
The first thing I would do is check if there is 240 VAC at the dryer wall outlet.
If there is nothing wrong then check for continuity all parts in the heating circuit as shown in the Wiring diagram. Post the results.
Gene.
I have a Maytag Neptune MDG5500AWW and I just replaced the control board because of a power surge. Before I plug the dryer in is there anything I need to do when I do plug her in?
It’s a good idea to use a good surge protector.
Gene.
[quote=Gene;195035]It’s a good idea to use a good surge protector.
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Thank you Gene, Yep, I agree, the whole area here learned a hard lesson, not just me.
when you open the dyer pls check that everything is working well
I have a whirlpool dryer that is over 10 years old. I need help determining what might be the problem—it will not come on when positioned to the automatic or timed drying cycle. It does however come on when it is on the fluff cycle. Can you help me to try and determine the problem?