Whirlpool Dryer Fuse, Thermal Fuse & Breaker Parts

Dryer high limit thermostat and thermal fuse kit. If the dryer does not heat the most common cause is a blown thermal fuse. Both the thermostat and fuse can be tested to determine if either is defective.352 F fuse. L146.1-44.4c thermostat.

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. When the fuse is bad the dryer won't start or will run but not heat. The thermal fuse cannot be reset. Fuses often blow due to a clogged dryer vent.

Heating element thermal cut-off (thermal fuse) 360 degrees and high-limit thermostat 250 degrees. The thermal fuse is a safety device designed to protect the dryer from overheating. A multimeter can be used to test the fuse. Always check the dryer venting when replacing a blown thermal fuse.

The fuse can be tested using a multimeter meter

Dryer thermal fuse (or thermal limiter). This fuse is located on the exhaust duct. If the dryer overheats, the thermal fuse opens to cut off power to the dryer. The thermal fuse cannot be reset--if the thermal fuse is open, it must be replaced.

Thermal cut out fuse and high limit thermostat kit

Thermal Fuse

Thermal Fuse & High Limit thermostat kit, heater duct

Thermal cutoff

Dryer thermal fuse and high limit thermostat kit for both gas and electric models. If the dryer does not heat then the thermal fuse may have blown and will need to be replaced.

The thermal fuse often blows when the exhaust vent gets clogged with lint. The vent should be cleaned once a year especially if it is longer than 15 feet.

Thermal Fuse

Use a multimeter to test your thermal fuse for continuity.

Thermal fuse

This is a genuine replacement part. Whirlpool 35001087 Thermostat.

This is a genuine replacement part. Whirlpool 3403607 Thermal Cutoff.