Maytag Dryer Fuses

Dryer Thermal Fuse

11 Reviews

Part Number: WP3392519

This thermal fuse is used in dryers as a safety mechanism that stops the flow of electricity to the motor circuit when a dryer overheats. This replacement part features two 3/16 inch terminals, and is sold individually. When this fuse is faulty, your dryer will not start or it will not heat properly. This is a one-time fuse, meaning it cannot be re-set. It must be replaced when there is no longer continuity between the terminals. It attaches to the blower wheel housing. Blown fuses can be caused by clogged dryer vents. We recommend checking to make sure all of the vents are clear when you perform this repair.

Thermal Cut-Off Kit

15 Reviews

Part Number: 279816

This thermal cut-off kit for a dryer includes one high limit thermostat with a limit of 250 degrees Fahrenheit, and one thermal cut-off fuse (309 degrees). 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 genuine OEM kit also includes flat heaters with jumper wires. Make sure to disconnect the power source to the dryer before beginning this repair.

High Limit Thermostat and Thermal Cut-Off Kit

Part Number: 279973

Also known as Thermal Cut-Off kit. The thermostat acts as a safety mechanism that keeps the dryer from overheating and the fuse is like a backup system - it's set to trip at a higher temperature than the thermostat. Once it trips, it has to be replaced.

High Limit Kit

1 Review

Part Number: LA-1053

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).

Disposable Thermal Fuse - Two Terminal

2 Reviews

Part Number: WP3390719

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

Thermal Cut-Off with High Limit Thermostat

Part Number: 280148

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.

High Limit Thermal Fuse

2 Reviews

Part Number: WP40113801

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.

Thermal Fuse

Part Number: WP307473

This thermal fuse is mounted on either the heating element or burner tube housing.

One Time Use Thermal Fuse

1 Review

Part Number: WP3399849

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.

Thermal Cut-Off

Part Number: WP8573713

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.