How do I know if my thermal fuse is blown?

How to tell if a thermal fuse has blown? To test if your thermal fuse has blown, touch the right side of your multimeter lead to the right side of the fuse, and repeat with the left multimeter lead. If the multimeter needle fails to move, this indicates the thermal fuse has blown.

Where is the dryer thermal fuse located?

exhaust vent
The thermal fuse will be located somewhere by the exhaust vent on your dryer. You will be able to visually identify it by the two wires connecting to it. Removing the front of the dryer and removing the drum might be easier to access the fuse’s location.

How do you fix a dryer that won’t heat up?

The dryer vent, lint trap, and/or lint screen is suffocating the heating element. When the heating element is blocked, it overheats and shuts down the thermostat. To fix this, clean off the lint screen, and use a vacuum to clean out the lint trap. Then remove the vent hose from the back of the dryer and shake it out.

How do you tell if a thermal fuse is blown without a multimeter?

Testing By Bypassing The Fuse If you do not have a multimeter, you can also test whether or not the fuse is working by bypassing the fuse itself. Simply detach the wires from the fuse, wire them together using a jumper wire and attempt to operate the dryer.

Will dryer run with bad thermal fuse?

Many dryers simply will not run once a thermal fuse triggers. On other models, the drum continues to turn and the dryer operates, but the heating element does not. Clothes come out of the dryer wet once the appliance completes its drying cycle.

Will a dryer start with a blown thermal fuse?

While a blown thermal fuse is the most common reason a dryer won’t start, run, or heat, you should remove the fuse from the appliance and test it to determine if it has blown or not before purchasing a new one. On electric dryers, the thermal fuse is often located on the blower housing or near the heating element.

Is it safe to run a dryer without a thermal fuse?

Operating a dryer with a bypassed thermal fuse is both unnecessary and unsafe, so a bypass should only be done long enough to troubleshoot a potential problem. Even short usage without a thermal fuse in place could result in irreparable damage to the appliance or injury to yourself.

Why is my dryer running but not heating?

Common reasons for an electric or gas dryer not heating are a tripped circuit breaker, clogged vent, and no gas flow. Other potential reasons include a faulty thermal fuse and broken heating element. If you gather your tools and follow this guide, you may be able to solve basic dryer heating problems on your own.

Why is my dryer not heating up?

Common reasons for an electric or gas dryer not heating are a tripped circuit breaker, clogged vent, and no gas flow. Other potential reasons include a faulty thermal fuse and broken heating element.

How much is a thermal fuse for a dryer?

Other Costs to Fix a Dryer

Where is the fuse for a Kenmore dryer?

The fuse on most Kenmore series dryers is located on the blower housing where the squirrel cage is that blows the air out of the back of the dryer.

Where is the thermal fuse located on my Kenmore gas dryer?

The thermal fuse is located on the back of the blower housing. To access the thermal fuse will require removing the rear panel. The blower housing will be in the lower left corner when facing the dryer from the rear. The thermal fuse is key#39 as shown in the image below.

Where are the fuses located in my dryer?

On electric dryers, the thermal fuse is often located on the blower housing or near the heating element. On gas models, the thermal fuse can be found on the blower housing or near the burner.

Why is my Kenmore 90 series dryer not heating?

2 Answers from these members: Why is my Kenmore 90 series dryer not heating? When a dryer runs but doesn’t heat, most likely the cause of the problem is an open thermal fuse. The problem can also be caused by an open thermostat, hi-limit thermostat, or a bad heating element, but most likely it is the thermal fuse.