Whirlpool Dryer Fuses

The thermal cut-off (fuse) is meant to trip at a higher temperature than that of a high limit thermostat. This is a one time use fuse, so when it does trip, you must replace it. The hi-limit thermostat acts as a safety mechanism that keeps the dryer from overheating. Once the dryer temperature reaches a certain point, this piece will shut down power to the heating element.

This part attaches to the exhaust duct of your clothes dryer.

Meant as a backup to a high limit thermostat, this fuse is typically set to trip at a higher temperature than that of a high limit thermostat. This is a one-time use fuse, so when it does trip, you do need to replace it. It's letting you know that something is wrong with your dryer.

This kit comes with three separate thermal fuses and is usually used with clothes dryers that have a fan mounted on the motor shaft. Included within this kit is the high limit (Limit: 258) the gas high limit (Limit: 240) and the gas and electric high limit thermostat (Limit: 300).

The thermal cut off fuse will disrupt the power flow to the drive motor when the dryer gets too hot. If your dryer will not heat properly, or will not heat at all the issue could be with a faulty or damaged thermal cut off fuse. Before you replace the faulty cut off fuse, make sure you disconnect the power from your dryer.

This part is the replacement thermal fuse for your dryer. When you order this part, you will receive the fuse itself, as well as the bracket that mounts it to the dryer. The thermal fuse is approximately 2 inches wide from end to end. It is a safety device inside the dryer that shorts out if the dryer overheats. When the fuse shorts out, the dryer will function properly. You can test your thermal ...

This part is a one time use thermal fuse cannot be re-set and must be replaced when continuity between the pins is no longer present.

This fuse is a replacement safety component designed to protect electrical circuits from overloads by interrupting power when necessary. It is commonly replaced after a power surge or electrical fault.

Includes high limit thermostat and thermal cut-out fuse.

This service replacement component is designed to substitute a superseded part and restore proper function and fit. It ensures continued performance when the original component is discontinued or updated.