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Dryer stopped drying all of a sudden...Any idea..what caused this?
Still has power....but not drying.
ANSWERS:
"Thermal Fuse
The thermal fuse is a safety device designed to protect the dryer from overheating. The fuse is located on the blower housing or at the dryer’s heat source such as the heating element on electric dryers or at the burner on gas models. The fuse should be closed for continuity meaning it has a continuous electrical path through it when good. If overheated the fuse will have no continuity meaning the electrical path is broken and the fuse has blown out. A multimeter can be used to test it for continuity. Be aware that a blown thermal fuse is an indication of a restricted exhaust vent from the dryer to the outside. Always check the dryer venting when replacing a blown thermal fuse."
"Most likely problem is the Element.
A coil of high electrical resistance that heats up when you power it on. a few years back, mine blew. it was a 120$ part, and took about an hour and a half to install.
Keep in mind, that this is for electric only"
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