Thermal fuse.
Whirlpool Dryer Rescued from the Scrap Metal Yard.
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OK guys, where can I find this thermal fuse? From what I have seen online, nothing looks like to what I see. Thanks in advance.
Dead 24" 80s WP Dryer
If this is what we are talking about there is no TF in it. Do check the door switch however, other than that it could be a bad timer, motor, PTS Switch or broken or burnt wire.
If this is what we are talking about there is no TF in it. Do check the door switch however, other than that it could be a bad timer, motor, PTS Switch or broken or burnt wire.
Thanks John, I will check.
Update. It was a broken element wire. It snapped right where it gets crimped for the exterior spade plugs. I can easily slip the wire at the other end of the crimp tab. My question is, will crimping be enough, or should I solder just as an extra precaution?
Fixing A Heating Element Terminal
Hi Louie, so the dryer was running and not heating I gather from what you found wrong.
You can fix the element if it has the old flat steel terminals by drilling a hole through the terminal and using a small steel nut and bolt and a few steel washers, crimping probably will not work for long.
A picture would be really helpful as WP has used three different style terminals systems on these dryers over the years and there are different ways to fix them.
John L.
Hi Louie, so the dryer was running and not heating I gather from what you found wrong.
You can fix the element if it has the old flat steel terminals by drilling a hole through the terminal and using a small steel nut and bolt and a few steel washers, crimping probably will not work for long.
A picture would be really helpful as WP has used three different style terminals systems on these dryers over the years and there are different ways to fix them.
John L.
Hey John, thanks for the advice. The element snapped right at the terminal that is buried inside the ceramic insulator. There is not enough material protruding from the insulator to drill. Just enough to crimp. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
John, can you mail the knobs for the other dryer that I need? I can't drive down for now. Be happy to pay for the mailing. Thanks!
