The thermal fuse measures the air temperature inside your dryer drum, and turns the heat on and off to maintain the optimal temperature during the drying cycle. If your dryer will not start, dry clothes properly, or produce any heat during the drying cycle, it could be due to a faulty thermal fuse. The original fuse is riveted to the mounting bracket. You will need to take out the rivets to replace it. This replacement fuse comes attached to the bracket. This part is also known as a thermal limiter, or a safety thermostat. Other symptoms linked with a faulty thermal fuse include: the drum is too hot, or the drying cycle ends too quickly. Remember to disconnect the power from your dryer before beginning this installation.
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Replacing your Samsung Dryer Thermal Fuse
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This part works with the following products:
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Part# DC47-00015A replaces these:
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Marc F - June 28, 2021
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Easy replacement
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Mark S - July 30, 2020
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The correct part shipped fast
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Brian J - September 6, 2019
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Part was correct. Easy repair.
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Tim M - January 24, 2019
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Thermal fuse replacement: easier than I thought.
I replaced a fuse for a friend using a fuse he ordered somewhere else, and it didn't work, so I ordered one from PartSelect and it worked fine.
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Tim M - December 11, 2018
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Thermal fuse replacement: easier than I thought.
The part was easy to find on your website and I felt sure it was the right one because your part number matched up.
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TANYA J - August 20, 2018
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Great Part
The part was in good condition and I am very happy with the service!
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Jeff F - March 15, 2018
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Samsung dryer repair
Repair was easy enough with your online information. The part was perfect. The only thing that set me back was 11 days to receive the part. I selected standard shipping but in no way expected that amount of time from Ca to Ga.
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Brett M - February 10, 2018
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Easy as pie
Part got here quick, watched the video and took about 45 minutes.
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Rolando C - February 9, 2018
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With the right tools, fix was good.
The part fixed the problem. I had to drill out the old thermal fuse from the bracket and rivet the new thermal fuse back on to the bracket.
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I pretty much followed the provided videos, but didn't remove the drum. That seemed a bit much. I was able to get the heating element out, and replace the Thermal Fuse and Thermostat. Dryer runs and heats like a top now!
Unplugged the dryer for safety. Unattached top of dryer from door with putty tool. Took front of dryer off. Unplugged door. Took off bracket to heating element case. Pulled out case. Replaced the thermostat. Then put all back together and tested the dryer. Works like a charm.
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DRYER HAD NO POWER AND WOULD NOT POWER ON.
NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS TO DISMANTLE AND TAKE OFF DRYER CASING USING SCREWDRIVER AND NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS TO REPLACE THERMAL FUSE LOCATED ON THEHEATING ELEMENT CASING.TOOK ME HALF HOUR REPLACED PART AND PROCEDED TO PUT EVERYTHING BCK IN PLACE.PLUGGED BACK INTO SOCKET .whalla IM UP AND RUNNING AGAIN.DIFFICULTY RATING 1 TO 10-3.thanks 4 your s
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J.P.
December 2, 2017
Hi, my dryer power on ok,all lights are lit , but when i press the start bottom the only thing you hear is a click but nothing happen.. any ideas?
For model number Samsung dv40j3000ew
Hello J.P, Thank you for your question. There are some parts you can check out. The drive belt, the thermistor, the thermostat, the thermal fuse or the motor. Hope this helps!
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Edward
January 15, 2020
What size rivet is used on thermal fuse
Hello Edward, it is advised to use a 1/8 drill bit. Here is a link to how to replace the part: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ejl5vZFhfJM I hope this helps.
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Edward
January 15, 2020
I need to see how to wire a thermal fuse and thermostat and it has blue mark on thermostat part from you all.
For model number 402.89032010
Hi Edward,
Thank you for your question. There should be a blue and a black wire attached to the thermal fuse. Before removing the old thermal fuse, make note of how the wires are arranged. The blue wire will be attached to the inside prong and the black wire will be attached to the outside prong. We hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day.
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MANUEL
February 3, 2020
Dryer wont start , shows a simble on top left, the first simble like a tic tac toe with extra lines, is not a loose belt and is not a broken pulley.The teck that came said it was the moder board , i refuse to believe. It is an expensive equip,and only 3 years old, i have had less expensive last 6-7 years , im hopping is a thermal fuse .
For model number DV45H7000EW/A2 02
Hello and thank you for writing.
There are 3 fuses:
The thermistor PS4204984.
The thermal fuse PS4205212.
The thermal fuse PS4205213.
You can test these fuses with a multimeter to check if they are defective. We hope this helps. Please contact us anytime if you require further assistance.
My dryer does not turn on; all the lights or led"s on the control panel turn on, but when i push the start button all i hear is clicking on the back left side of the dryer. As i'm facing
The dryer. Please let me know what you think its and where that part would be.Thank you
For model number DV45K6500EW/A3
Hi George,
Thank you for your question. If the dryer will not start, there are some parts that you will need to check to see which one is causing the issue. You will need to check the drive belt, the idler pulley assembly, the thermistor, the thermal fuses, the roller assembly and the retainer clips. We hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day.
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William
August 30, 2021
What is the diff. Between thermal fuses -00015a and -00016a? Are these the same part so choose the correct one for the unit or the dryer uses both ?
For model number DV50F9A7EVW/A2
Hello William, Thank you for the question. The Part Number DC47-00015A is located on the Element Housing and the Part Number DC47-00016A is located on the Blower Housing. We hope this helps!
I have ordered, recieved, and changed the following parts for my dryer that does not produce any heat on any cycle part# dc47-00016a, dc4700018a, dc4700015a,dc4700019a,dc3200007a is there any other part that would cauase my dryer not to produce any heat. I am begenning to think one of these parts are defective.
For model number DV48H7400EP
Hello Fanorris, thank you for your question. It seems like those are all the most common parts to replace when having that issue. I would test the parts you've replaced to see if any of them are defective. I hope this helps!
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Kathy Reagan
February 24, 2018
Where is the thermal fuse located.
Hello Kathy, Thank you for your inquiry. It is located on the heater element housing. Hope this helps!
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VICKI
September 13, 2017
I recently replaced the heating element on my dryer because it was spinning but it wouldn't heat, now it heats but want spin. I think I might have something going on with my belt, I don't know if I installed it back incorrectly. I notice when I reached in to put it back together it seem like its to loose. I'm thinking I'm doing something wrong is my belt suppose to be loose?
For model number DV331AEW/XAA-0000
Hi Vicki,
Thank you for the question. No the belt should not be loose.The drum belt attaches to the motor pulley.I suggest opening up the back of the appliance to check the belt did not slip off the pulley during the repair.
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Where is the Thermal Fuse located on the Samsung Flex Dryer?
For model number DVE60M9900V
Hello Lori, Thank you for the question. The Thermal Fuse is located on the side of the Element Housing. If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!
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