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Main ::Clothes Dryer Repair Solutions ::Dryer will not start ::Thermal Fuse       Defective Thermal Fuse Print Save to list E-mail to a Friend Diagnostic Help Rate Article Helpful Not Helpful Was this helpful? How can we improve? The thermal fuse is in series with one leg of power to the motor. If the fuse is open (no continuity) the motor will not run. Location: The thermal fuse is located in different locations according to the model and brand of dryer. Solution: Check the thermal fuse for continuity with a volt/ohm meter. If it is open, it will need to be replaced. Need More Diagnostic Help? Our goal is to make this knowledge base as useful as possible. If this article lacks detail that would assist you in completing your diagnosis, feel free to ask a detailed follow-up question. We will email you a response and post the answers to such questions within the article to improve its content and assist you with your repairs. We do not answer diagnostic questions via telephone so please use the link above to contact us regarding diagnostic questions. Comments: Was this article helpful to you? Do you have suggestions on how we can improve it. Please take a minute to let us know. (View All Comments / Add Comment) No heat to dryer Your article was not helpful. you should perhaps post a picture of this fuse so one could know what to look for. K Shirilla [2008-02-24] Related Articles Faulty Drive Motor If the motor will not start, it is possible it is defective. The wiring of the motor is different for each brand and you will need to refer to the wiring diagram of your... Faulty Start Switch / Relay If the dryer will start (and heat) when you depress the start switch, but will stop when the switch is released, then it is likely that the run rely is faulty.  On... Defective Thermostat The thermostats are responsible for maintaining the proper temperature in the dryer. Check the exhaust temperature of the dyer and if the temperature is above 150 degrees,... General article information Created 2006-08-01 Views 37647 Modified 2007-10-20 Id 5 Author

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