ccpyue Well-Known Member Joined Feb 1, 2011 Messages 115 Reaction score 15 Feb 18, 2012 #1 How can I test the THERMAL FUSE of my Whirlpool dryer is working or not?
J JoeD Well-Known Member Joined Mar 15, 2006 Messages 1,795 Reaction score 382 Feb 18, 2012 #2 With an ohmmeter. When it is cold it should measure as a short.
thomask Well-Known Member Joined Mar 3, 2010 Messages 84 Reaction score 8 Feb 18, 2012 #3 If you do not own an ohmmeter take your part to the supply house as they may be willing to test her for you. These things do seem to be one of the usual suspects in dryers not heating up. While you have her apart is a good time to clean out the vent system.
If you do not own an ohmmeter take your part to the supply house as they may be willing to test her for you. These things do seem to be one of the usual suspects in dryers not heating up. While you have her apart is a good time to clean out the vent system.
U user 4883 Well-Known Member Joined Nov 19, 2007 Messages 3,271 Reaction score 399 Feb 18, 2012 #4 Temporarily install a jumper wire or connect the two leads from each end of the fuse together (effectively bypassing the fuse), if the fuse is bad the dryer will heat up.
Temporarily install a jumper wire or connect the two leads from each end of the fuse together (effectively bypassing the fuse), if the fuse is bad the dryer will heat up.