How to Replace a Kenmore Electric Dryer Thermal Fuse

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This video shows how to replace the thermal fuse in an electric dryer. For safety, the thermal fuse trips if the air flowing through the drum overheats—usually because of a blocked exhaust vent.
When the thermal fuse trips, the display lights still work, but the drive motor won't run. If you can't reset the thermal fuse; replace it.

These steps apply to Kenmore, Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Roper, Crosley and Estate models with a lint screen housing in the top of the dryer

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(0:00) Introduction
(0:34) Step 1: Shut off the power
(0:36) Step 2: Remove the back panel
(0:41) Step 3: Remove the fuse
(0:50) Step 4: Install the new thermal fuse
(0:57) Step 5: Reattach the back panel
(1:05) Step 6: Plug in the dryer
(1:08) Step 7: Clean the exhaust vent

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1. Unplug the dryer to disconnect electrical power.
2. Remove the back panel
Move the dryer forward and use a 1/4-inch nut driver to remove the screws from the back panel. Remove the back panel from the dryer and set it aside.
3. Remove the fuse
Pull the wires off of the thermal fuse. Remove the mounting screw using a 1/4" nut driver. Pull the fuse off of the blower housing.
4. Install the new thermal fuse
Position the new fuse and secure it with the screw. Push the wires onto the connection spades on top of the new thermal fuse. It doesn’t matter which wire goes into which terminal on the thermal fuse.
5. Reattach the back panel
Position the back panel on the back of the dryer. Line up the mounting screw holes. Insert the mounting screws and tighten them firmly.
6. Plug in the dryer
Plug the dryer into the wall outlet to restore electrical power.
7. Clean the exhaust vent
To prevent the thermal fuse from blowing again soon, remove the flexible vent in the back of the dryer and clean the inside of the flexible vent hose. Clean the air duct going to the outside of your home with a duct cleaning brush. Vacuum the area to clean up dust.