Managemylife Dryer stopped working, Had the heating element tested it was ok. I replaced part number 3392519 (thermostat) and 3390291 (fuse) yet dryer still not working. Should I order 3399848 (thermal fuse kit) and would or could this fix the problem of it not working? Rick at [email protected]

SOURCE: Kenmore dryer (electric )

You will need to UNPLUG the dryer and remove the back panel to access. The heating element is located inside the heater box on the right-hand side of the dryer (facing from the back). Simply disconnect, the wires leads and remove the mounting screws to remove.

Now...you mentioned removing the thermal fuse. Did you check the thermal cut-out or the hi-limit thermostat? These components are small silver disc-shaped devices mounted on the heater box assembly. As you are facing the back of the dryer, the hi-limit thermostat is located near the terminal connections of the heating element. The thermal cut-out is located farthest away from the heating element closer to the top of the heater box. Usually when you have a no heat problem, it the thermal cut-out, hi-limit thermostat, or heating element that goes bad. If the thermal fuse is bad, you generally have a dryer that not only won't heat, but won't even turn on. I hope I'm not confusing you. In a nut shell, there's a difference between the thermal fuse and the thermal cut-out. If you had large accumulations of lint in your dryer, I would bet you have a blown thermal cut-out.

If you wish to check the parts listing yourself to make sure you have the correct parts, go to searspartsdirect.com, type in your model number and look under the "Bulkhead" heading. The thermal cut-out kit is what you need to order for a no heat problem. It's listed as item #1 (part #279816). This also includes the hi-limit thermostat. It is recommended by the manufacturer to replace BOTH of these components at the same time. The heating element is listed as item #14 (part #279838).

Look under the "view diagram" heading and you can see where all these components are located, using the exploded view of the dryer assembly. The thermal fuse you mention is listed as item #59 in the drawing and is located on the air baffle housing.

This is still an easy fix. I just want to make sure you're identifying the correct parts. I don't think you want to purchase parts you don't need.

I hope this helps you. If I've managed to confuse you, please post back with your questions and I can guide you in the right direction.

SOURCE: It runs, but no heat

I am having the same problem. Whirlpool dryer is working but not heating. I have checked the heating element, it's fine, the thermal fuse, it's good. I replaced one of the thermostats (the one that is next to the thermal fuse, not the element) and the other thermostat is fine. My dryer does still not heat. I do not understand this...

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On your dryer the common problems found is either you lost some of your electrical power (check your fuse box) or you need a new heater #131475300 about $100 for the part.

Barry Coates

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• Posted on Dec 14, 2008

SOURCE: No heat on Indesit IS60V tumble dryer

The heater and stats are located at the rear of the m/c behind a removable panel.
you need a meter to test them, more likely to be a stat problem, but again you must test them for continuity.
Plz leave feed back for my solution.
Thanks.

SOURCE: Maytag LSE7806ACE dryer stopped working

pry the top up at the corners and remove attaching screws for the front panel and remove carefully. Now you should be able to see the canister that contains the heat element and the thermal fuse. If your thermal fuse is bad you also need to replace the high limit thermostat switch which is located on the canister itself and check that the heating element is not broken anywhere throughout the coil.