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How To Test A Dryer Thermal Fuse For Continuity

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If your dryer is not heating then you should test the thermal fuse (thermal cutoff) for continuity to see if it is good or bad. This free video shows step by step instructions on how to test your dryers thermal fuse using a multimeter. If you find that you have a bad thermal fuse you can shop for a new one on our online store by searching with your dryers model number, or entering the part number off of the thermal fuse here: http://partsdr.com/appliance-type/dry... We sell new OEM appliance parts for Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, Amana, Estate, Roper, Frigidaire, Electrolux, Tappan, Westinghouse, Kitchen Aid, Jenn Air, Bosch, LG, Samsung, and more. The thermal fuse (also called a thermal cutoff) on a dryer is a safety that will blow if the dryer has overheated. When the fuse blows it can cause the dryer to run but not heat, or to not run at all. Visually you cannot tell if the fuse is blown and you will need to use a multimeter or ohm meter  …...more
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How To Test A Dryer Thermal Fuse For Continuity
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If your dryer is not heating then you should test the thermal fuse (thermal cutoff) for continuity to see if it is good or bad. This free video shows step by step instructions on how to test your dryers thermal fuse using a multimeter. If you find that you have a bad thermal fuse you can shop for a new one on our online store by searching with your dryers model number, or entering the part number off of the thermal fuse here: http://partsdr.com/appliance-type/dry... We sell new OEM appliance parts for Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, Amana, Estate, Roper, Frigidaire, Electrolux, Tappan, Westinghouse, Kitchen Aid, Jenn Air, Bosch, LG, Samsung, and more. The thermal fuse (also called a thermal cutoff) on a dryer is a safety that will blow if the dryer has overheated. When the fuse blows it can cause the dryer to run but not heat, or to not run at all. Visually you cannot tell if the fuse is blown and you will need to use a multimeter or ohm meter to do a continuity test to see if the fuse is good or bad. If you have a bad thermal fuse, make sure address why the dryer was overheating. Most commonly the fuse will blow if there is an airflow restriction (clogged venting, lint buildup inside the dryer, ect), but it can also be caused by a shorted heating element, bad control board, and more. Get Social With us!   / partsdr     / parts_dr   https://plus.google.com/+PartsDr Check out our appliance repair forum: http://forum.partsdr.com/ Check out our blog: http://partsdr.com/blog/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... If you found this video helpful please click the thumbs up button and leave us a comment below.

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