This part is the replacement thermal fuse for your dryer. It measures a little more than an inch wide, and about ¾ inch long. The thermal fuse is a safety device that shuts off the burner in a gas dryer, or the motor in an electric dryer when the dryer overheats. If your dryer will not start, or if it is not producing any heat, you may need to replace the thermal fuse. Be sure to disconnect power to the dryer before you begin this repair. This part is sold individually and is an authentic OEM part sourced from the manufacturer.
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This part works with the following products:
Dryer.
This part works with the following products:
Norge, Magic Chef, Admiral, Crosley.
Part# WP53-1182 replaces these:
AP6009642, 53-1182
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Michael L - April 4, 2020
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The part was exactly what I needed to fix my dryer. I needed help from Customer Service and they did an excellent job. This is where I order all my parts.
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the part arrived in an envelope with the terminals punched through the envelope and bent over. I checked for continuity. ok . working ok
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This was an easy fix and was able to tell right away that this was the root of the problem after reading other posts. Everything shut down, I located the fuse, tested the connections to the fuse by temporarily connecting them (for testing purposes only, not for actually running the dryer), once power was restored and the machine functioned normally, I disconnected the wires and ordered the new fuse. Very easy to locate and replace once sure of the source causing loss of power.
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Electric Dryer Quit Running - No Power
After using a voltage meter I tracked it to the thermal fuse. In order to get to the fuse you have to remove the heating element. However when I replaced the heating element I didn't check to make sure that the heating wires weren't touching the metal housing it sits in. So when I turned on the dryer I burned out the element and had to pu
... Read morerchase another one so a simple repair became much more expensive. Since the thermal fuse is what blew initially I made sure to clean out the vent from the lint trap all the way to the outside vent. It was pretty dirty and probably caused the unit to get too hot and blow the fuse.
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Michael from ROUND LK BCH, IL
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A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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It wouldn't start
First I removed the two screws that hold the element in place. I then pulled the element completely out and disconnected the two wires.
From there it was just a matter of installing the new part.
After I unplugged the unit, I used a flat screwdriver to pop the top open at the front, then tipped it back on the hinge. I then used a multi-meter to test resistance through any switch or safety device I could find. The thermal fuse was the hardest one to get to and was the only one that showed open, having no resistance. I had to remove
... Read more the screw that holds the heating element in place and carefully slide the element out of the way. The fuse is held in place by a metal strip or retainer and it has to be lifted up and right as you remove it. Unplug the wires from the old fuse and put in the new one. Then reverse the order of dis-assembly, plug it in and away you go, as long as that is the only issue, which mine was.
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Mark from Dysart, IA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Dryer would not start, no enterior light operation
I down loaded the dryer schematic and itentified items that would potentially cause the observed symptoms. Initially, I replaced the thermal fuse. After the symptoms returned after two loads, suspected the hi limit thermostat not regulating the heater element temperature. I located the thermostat using the illustrated parts list on your
... Read morewebsite and replaced the thermal fuse (second time) and the thermostats using a nut driver. The Blond hasn't announced a dryer stoppage since the repair, so I'm pronouncing the repair a success. Thank you for making the drawings and schematics available.
I applied the excellent description of accessing and fixing the drier givenby others. When the second fusible link opened, I consulted the Repair Forum. Denman, an obviously experienced responder, walked me through the diagnostics.
I did not ask denman's permission to pass on his recommendations so they may or may not apply
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"Here are your parts with a wiring diagram Maytag YE225LV
With the unit apart and drum/belt removed and thermal fuse wires shorted together the motor should run. You also have to tape or hold the door switch closed. I would also disconnect and tape up one of the wires going to the heater coil as it will overheat. Never leave the thermal fuse shorted as the unit can cause a house fire without it.
Be very careful that everything is well taped up so you do not get a short. You have 220 volts in the unit which is very dangerous.
The motor should manually turn easily from the pulley end. The ding from the fan indicates that there is a problem here. Check it carefully. Here is a good site Dryer Help Sections, repairing dryers, Kenmore, Whirlpool, Maytag, Inglis, GE, Frigidaire, White Westinghouse, Magic Chef, Norge, changing a 3 prong cord to a 4 prong cord, no heat, electric dryers, gas dryers, how to take apart my dryer, what can st Check out the Maytag Dependable Care section / 26 -motor problems / "Check this out" at the bottom of the page
Normally your high limit safety thermostat should open before the thermal fuse blows. When you ran your test did you run it on fluff (no heat) at first?
I would remove and check the heater for a grounded element. Depending where it breaks/shorts it can be on high heat all the time with the thermostats having no control of it. From your description this would be my prime suspect!!"
My observations:
1 the reference above is to applianceaid.com, which had useful tips. Tip #4 was washing the filter screen with detergent, as it holds an invisible layer of residual lint.
3. When cleaning, disconnect front panel, take out filter and clean the cavity behind the filter. I used a garden hose and large volumes of lint came out.
Now I am scheduling full clean out at least annually, including washing screen and inside door.
2. since thermal fuses are designed to open when overheated, it is hard to test if they work or not. (They test continuous at room temperature.)
3. at Denman's subsequent suggestion, I replaced the thermal fuse past the blower. (There is a thermal fuse ahead of the heating elements and the elements heated, so it is a less logical failure candidate.)
System working fine. The help was worth as much as the parts!
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Stephen from Wayme, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
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Dryer would not start. Light for dryer would not burn.
Turn the power off to the dryer. Pushed the two retaining clips that held the top of the dryer to the dryer sides. One on each side of the front. Table knife works really well to do this. Lift the top of the dryer up all the way. You will see the heating elements in the rear center of the dryer. There will be one screw holding the h
... Read moreeating elements in place. Once you remove the wires from the heating element and remove the screw the heating element will lift out. Remove the heating elements and set down somewhere they will not get damaged. On the side the screw came out of there will be the heat fuse (as Maytag calls it). Remove the retainer by picking straight up on the retainer and the fuse will come out with the retainer. Remove the wires and replace the fuse and reinstall in reverse order.
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Robert from Oak Hill, OH
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers
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Dryer would not run
Unplugged unit, lifted the top cover, removed heater element screw, lifted out element, lifted out thermal fuse bracket. Removed wires from thermal fuse, confirmed was open curcuit at room temperature. Attached wires to thermal fuse, inserted fuse into bracket, slid bracket onto clip on side of box that housed the heater element, reinst
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Ron from Rutherfordton, NC
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Patty
July 24, 2017
There is no electricity going to dryer does it take a fuse?
For model number ADE7000AYW
Hello Patty, that is a great question. Yes, most of the time if the dryer is not getting any power and nothing works at all, it would be the thermal fuse Partselect number PS11742810 Hope this helps!
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Chris
November 2, 2021
The dryer will not turn on. The door is closed and there is power to the plug and inside the dryer. When you press the button to turn on the motor does not make any sound at all. The main service breaker is not tripped.
For model number CDE6000W
Hello Chris, Thank you for the question. We suggest testing the Door Switch with a Multimeter to see if there is Continuity. We hope this helps!
