How to Replace Thermal Fuses: Repair Tips from the Fixit Clinic

We all have stuff around the house that breaks, and sometimes repairing those broken things is way easier than you might think. Every week, Peter Mui of Fixit Clinic sees all kinds of broken devices at his community pop-up events and he has tons of tips to fix and maintain many household appliances. In our new series, Quick Fixes, we will explore some of the most common repairs Peter sees at his events.

Many household appliances can be repaired with a part that costs under a dollar. A thermal fuse is an electrical safety component placed in lots of appliances. If the appliance overheats, the thermal fuse fails, shutting off electricity through the circuit making it so the device no longer works. Replacing a thermal fuse is an easy way to bring a broken appliance back to life.

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