Maytag Dryer Fuse, Thermal Fuse & Breaker Parts

Dryer heating element thermal cut-off (thermal fuse) 309 degrees and high limit thermostat 250 degrees, with wiring kit. If the dryer does not heat the thermal cut off may have blown and a new high limit thermostat is needed.

OEM Part - Manufacturer #279816

Dryer thermal fuse (or thermal limiter). This fuse is located on the exhaust duct. If the dryer overheats, the thermal fuse opens to cut off power to the dryer. The thermal fuse cannot be reset--if the thermal fuse is open, it must be replaced.

OEM Part - Manufacturer #WP3390719

Dryer high limit thermostat and thermal fuse kit. If the dryer does not heat the most common cause is a blown thermal fuse. Both the thermostat and fuse can be tested to determine if either is defective.

OEM Part - Manufacturer #279973

Heating element thermal cut-off (thermal fuse) 360 degrees and high-limit thermostat 250 degrees. The thermal fuse is a safety device designed to protect the dryer from overheating. A multimeter can be used to test the fuse. Always check the dryer venting when replacing a blown thermal fuse.

OEM Part - Manufacturer #279769

The fuse can be tested using a multimeter meter

Dryer thermal fuse. If the dryer overheats, the thermal fuse blows to cut off power to the dryer. If the thermal fuse has blown, the dryer won't start. The thermal fuse cannot be reset—if the fuse has blown, it must be replaced.

OEM Part - Manufacturer #WP40113801

Dryer thermal fuse and high limit thermostat kit for both gas and electric models. If the dryer does not heat then the thermal fuse may have blown and will need to be replaced.

OEM Part - Manufacturer #LA-1053

The thermal fuse often blows when the exhaust vent gets clogged with lint. The vent should be cleaned once a year especially if it is longer than 15 feet.

Thermal cut out fuse and high limit thermostat kit

OEM Part - Manufacturer #280148

Dryer thermal fuse. Located on the blower housing. If the dryer overheats, this high-limit thermostat will cut off the power to the heating element. If the high-limit thermostat has blown, the dryer will not heat.

OEM Part - Manufacturer #WP33001762

Use a multimeter to test your thermal fuse for continuity.

Thermal cutoff

OEM Part - Manufacturer #WP8573713

Dryer thermal fuse. If the dryer overheats, the thermal fuse blows to cut off the power to the dryer. If the thermal fuse has blown, the dryer won't start. Thermal fuses cannot be reset.

OEM Part - Manufacturer #WP306604

To determine if your thermal fuse is defective, use a multimeter to test it for continuity.

Dryer thermal fuse. Located on the blower housing. If the dryer overheats, the thermal fuse blows to cut off power to the dryer. If the thermal fuse has blown, the dryer won't start. The thermal fuse cannot be reset—if the fuse has blown, replace it. Thermal fuses often blow due to a clogged vent.

OEM Part - Manufacturer #WP307473

Thermal fuse

OEM Part - Manufacturer #WP35001193

Thermoprotector

OEM Part - Manufacturer #WP35001087