Re: maytag performa dryer quit in the middle of a load
Probably the thermal fuse i just fixed mine it did the same thing it was about twenty bucks for the kit and it is located right under the wires that feed the heating element
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a short in the wiring at the unit could be the problem, shut off the known breaker to the unit and remove the lower toe panel and open up the wiring connection box and see if that is the problem.
no the light has nothing to do with the dryer not running, sounds like a breaker issue. You will need a multimeter and some screwdrivers. first make sure that the breaker has power, you will need to take the front panel off, then with the meter check for your 220 volts at the breaker(where the wires are hooked up), next check for voltage at the outlet, if all these have power then it is in the dryers cord, you will need to move the dryer out and remove the plate and check for voltage, if it does then you will have to trace it into the dryer. Good Luck Tim
the first thing to try wold be the thermal fuse. Â you can check with an ohm meter and you will probably find it open up. Â replacing is an easy one by please UNPLUG the machine first.
it is likely the Thermal Fuse, LA 1053 kit for Performa Electric Dryers. You have to open the case, remove the drum, Loose the back panel and remove the Heater element case. The Fusible Thermostat is on mounted on the side of the heating element case.
Verify 220 volts to the terminal block where the cord attaches.
Check the door switch for continuity.
Check the thermal fuse on the right hand side of the heating element just below where the heater wires connect.
You may need a flashlight to see this fuse.
It most likely is the thermal fuse.
If so correct any vent blockage or you will blow another fuse.
The fuse comes in a kit including the hi-limit switch.
Replace them both.
Check your breaker first and then the wiring. Check power coming from the timer next. With a load and resistance that you had, you could have tripped one of the breakers.Since you have bypassed the thermal fuse, it probably is the timer switch.
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