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Where is the fuse located on a Whirlpool dryer?

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Where is the fuse located on a Whirlpool dryer?

Remove the back access panel on the dryer, and look for the exhaust duct near the bottom of the unit. The thermal fuse is either circular or oblong, often white plastic with black material in the center and two wire leads. The thermal fuse is mounted on the exhaust duct.

Where is the fuse on a estate dryer?

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Dryer thermal fuse located on the blower housing. If the dryer overheats, the thermal fuse blows cutting off power to the motor or the heating system.

Does a Whirlpool dryer have a reset button?

Whirlpool dryers can do many things, such as monitor moisture levels and temperature, reduce noise, periodically tumble clothes to remove wrinkles, steam clothes and adjust the overall drying time according to fabric and load size. However, one thing a Whirlpool dryer cannot do is reset itself by pushing a button.

How much does it cost to replace a thermal fuse in a dryer?

Other Costs to Fix a Dryer

Part Material Cost Total Cost
Thermal fuse $5-10 $80-$130
Dryer thermostat $3-20 $180
Bearing $50 $130-$250
Roller $10-30 $90-$230

Will a dryer turn on if the thermal fuse is blown?

Will the dryer run if the thermal fuse is blown? Unlike a thermostat that can reset itself, once a dryer thermal fuse blows, it will need to be replaced with a new one before the dryer will run.

Do Whirlpool dryers have a reset button?

Where is the fuse box on a whirlpool dryer?

Slide the panel off to the side of the dryer. Locate the thermal fuse on the heating element housing on the right side of the dryer. The fuse is an oval-shaped part located near the top of the housing.

Where are the fuses located in my dryer?

On electric dryers, the thermal fuse is often located on the blower housing or near the heating element. On gas models, the thermal fuse can be found on the blower housing or near the burner.

Where is the thermal fuse located in a GE dryer?

In GE dryers, the thermal fuse–sometimes called a safety thermostat–is located behind the drum on the inside of the dryer. To access the thermal fuse you will need to open the dryer from the top. Though it may sound a bit daunting, opening the top of the dryer to reveal its inner workings is surprisingly simple.

How do you test a dryer fuse?

To find and test the thermal fuse on your dryer, it will usually be mounted on the back of the dryer. Carefully unplug the dryer from the wall, slide out the dryer, and remove the back panel (on some dryer models the side panel or top panel will need to be removed: check your dryer owners manual).