3RAWZ481EML1 Whirlpool Dryer - Instructions

Watched the video but realized my dryer was a little different removed bottom front panel to expose area to remove thermal fuse. Checked for continuity, found that there wasn't any. Ordered part and replaced it, fired right up!!

For 2 years, I propped a broom stick against my dryer door to keep it shut while it was running. Last Sunday night, I decided that it was about time to fix it. I found the PartSelect site, which was extremely easy to navigate, and ordered a replacement kit. It arrived in 2 days via Fed Ex and actually contained extras of each of the 2 components, in slightly different sizes. It took me about 10 minutes of eyeballing the parts to figure out how to place them and about 30 seconds to install the new latch parts. They fit perfectly. Great site, great service, I would highly recommend this site.

Removed back of dryer and the fuse was right there in plain sight. Had to remove a screw and pull contact wires from fuse. Attached wires to new fuse, replaced screw that held fuse in place. Replaced dryer back. This web site is great! Diagnosed my problem, and then received the replacement part the next day! I will use the site again, if necessary, and recommend it to others.

I replaced the thermal fuse and it started right up.

tested thermostat fues and thermal fues.removed lint vent and both parts.replaced both parts[one screw each]replaced lint vent.easy to do.

just the way the video showd me

Seriously, there's no need to explain how to do it because the video shown on how to change the thermal fuse is as precise and accurate as it can get. You should have no problem switching out the thermal fuse as long as you have watched the video!

Disconnect power source first. I used a butter knife in the absence of a putty knife to pop open the spring hinges on the front access panel. I then removed the panel off of the bottom hinges. I then took a socket wrench and disconnected the bottom part of the support that holds the dryer element. Turn the dryer this unit about a quarter turn and remove bring the unit toward you. I then took a picture of the wiring and also took a non-black marker and marked one spot on the wires that were connected to the first clips and wrote down what color was on top. I then disconnected them and went to the second clips Two spots with the marker and recorded which wire was on top. Then the same with the third set of clips 3 spots. Once all the wires were disconnected I then removed the unit and simply replaced the thermostats and then put everything back in reverse order. I never had to refer to the camera phone but it was nice to know that it was there. The video provided by this web site was very helpful and gave me the confidence to tackle this and saved me a bunch of money. Thanks guys.

replaced fuse great website

I followed the instructions from the video and had no problems

I watched your YouTube video about trouble shooting dryers, and found that the problem was my thermal fuse was out. My exact model of dryer was used in the video. I ordered the part and replaced it following the instructions on YouTube. Since the video was so helpful, I decided to order my part from your company

Most of the time was spent just getting behind the dryer and removing the back panel. It was also a great time to vacuum the area. If you're not working in tight quarters, this repair is really easy. The fuse is not hidden and requires no tools to install (only a wrench to remove the back panel). It started working right away & the part cost significantly less than a service call (about nine bucks + shipping).

Got the latch kit, found the correct one, popped it in...dryer works! Thanks....

The kit turned out to be missing a 7.40" 4" diameter vent that was needed so ending having to get my plumber to use what was there with a "cut and paste" job - took him over an hour. He did say that had the right piece been there, it would have been easy.

The repair went great . Thanks for the part ,will be purchasing parts from you now on.