If the thermal fuse is operating it means that the [https://www.partselect.com/Models/MEDX655DW1/Sections/Bulkhead-Parts/?ModelID=6760675&ModelNum=MEDX655DW1&mfgModelNum=&ManufactureID=1&Selected=4C1EE3BC31479ADA1CC38A3D21CA31B2E9812EA6&Position=1&mfg=Maytag&Type=Dryer&Mark=1|hi-limit thermostat - part #15 bulhead parts] isn’t operating to prevent the dryer from overheating. The thermal fuse is the safety backup in case the hi-limit thermostat doesn’t operate.
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If the thermal fuse is operating it means that the [link|https://www.ifixit.com/products/wp3977767-whirlpool-dryer-thermostat|hi-limit thermostat - part #15 bulhead parts|new_window=true] isn’t operating to prevent the dryer from overheating. The thermal fuse is the safety backup in case the hi-limit thermostat doesn’t operate.
There is also an internal bias thermostat (part #8 in link above) that should regulate the dryer temperatures that you may want to look at as well
These quotes are from the parts supplier:
''This thermal cut-off prevents the dryer from overheating when the dryer high limit thermostat fails in a closed circuit condition''
''This high-limit thermostat acts as safety mechanism to keep the dryer from overheating. Once the dryer temperature reaches 221 degrees Fahrenheit, this piece will shut down power to the heating element until it drops by 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Once the temperature decreases, the thermostat will restore heat in the dryer.''
If the thermal fuse is operating it means that the [https://www.partselect.com/Models/MEDX655DW1/Sections/Bulkhead-Parts/?ModelID=6760675&ModelNum=MEDX655DW1&mfgModelNum=&ManufactureID=1&Selected=4C1EE3BC31479ADA1CC38A3D21CA31B2E9812EA6&Position=1&mfg=Maytag&Type=Dryer&Mark=1|hi-limit thermostat - part #15 bulhead parts] isn’t operating to prevent the dryer from overheating. The thermal fuse is the safety backup in case the hi-limit thermostat doesn’t operate.
There is also an internal bias thermostat (part #8 in link above) that should regulate the dryer temperatures that you may want to look at as well
These quotes are from the parts supplier:
''This thermal cut-off prevents the dryer from overheating when the dryer high limit thermostat fails in a closed circuit condition''
''This high-limit thermostat acts as safety mechanism to keep the dryer from overheating. Once the dryer temperature reaches 221 degrees Fahrenheit, this piece will shut down power to the heating element until it drops by 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Once the temperature decreases, the thermostat will restore heat in the dryer.''
If the thermal fuse is operating it means that the [https://www.partselect.com/Models/MEDX655DW1/Sections/Bulkhead-Parts/?ModelID=6760675&ModelNum=MEDX655DW1&mfgModelNum=&ManufactureID=1&Selected=4C1EE3BC31479ADA1CC38A3D21CA31B2E9812EA6&Position=1&mfg=Maytag&Type=Dryer&Mark=1|hi-limit thermostat - part #15 bulhead parts] isn’t operating to prevent the dryer from overheating. The thermal fuse is the safety backup in case the hi-limit thermostat doesn’t operate.
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There is also an internal bias thermostat (part #8 in link above) the should regulate the dryer temperatures that you may want to look at as well
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There is also an internal bias thermostat (part #8 in link above) that should regulate the dryer temperatures that you may want to look at as well
These quotes are from the parts supplier:
''This thermal cut-off prevents the dryer from overheating when the dryer high limit thermostat fails in a closed circuit condition''
''This high-limit thermostat acts as safety mechanism to keep the dryer from overheating. Once the dryer temperature reaches 221 degrees Fahrenheit, this piece will shut down power to the heating element until it drops by 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Once the temperature decreases, the thermostat will restore heat in the dryer.''
Hi @bobbyj2x4
If the thermal fuse is operating it means that the [https://www.partselect.com/Models/MEDX655DW1/Sections/Bulkhead-Parts/?ModelID=6760675&ModelNum=MEDX655DW1&mfgModelNum=&ManufactureID=1&Selected=4C1EE3BC31479ADA1CC38A3D21CA31B2E9812EA6&Position=1&mfg=Maytag&Type=Dryer&Mark=1|hi-limit thermostat - part #15 bulhead parts] isn’t operating to prevent the dryer from overheating. The thermal fuse is the safety backup in case the hi-limit thermostat doesn’t operate.
There is also an internal bias thermostat (part #8 in link above) the should regulate the dryer temperatures that you may want to look at as well
These quotes are from the parts supplier:
''This thermal cut-off prevents the dryer from overheating when the dryer high limit thermostat fails in a closed circuit condition''
''This high-limit thermostat acts as safety mechanism to keep the dryer from overheating. Once the dryer temperature reaches 221 degrees Fahrenheit, this piece will shut down power to the heating element until it drops by 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Once the temperature decreases, the thermostat will restore heat in the dryer.''
Hopefully this is of some help ''''