The hardest part was getting the cover off - after that I touched the 2 wires together and sure enough it worked. Amazon Prime had the part for $6.50 with free 2 day shipping - worked like a charm and no expensive diagnostic and service call from a Sears tech - THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!
Did the bypass thing by taping the two connectors together and it showed me the thermal device was my problem. Spent the $15 on a new part, had our dryer back in operation in no time. Love it when I can fix something with help from You Tube. Thanks bunches.
I know I always go to CZcams for all my fixes now I don't have a ton of extra cash and I'd rather do it myself than pay someone a 100 bucks to come and do something incredible simple I just fixed my lawn mower by clean the carburetor out and saved me 70 bucks for a half hours work
Just wanted to thank you. I was successfully able to troubleshoot and replaced the thermal fuse on my dryer. Cleaned out a bunch of lint from the contraption on the back and it runs better than ever now. Never thought in a million years i'd be able to do such a thing.
I've been fiddling with that dryer for over an hour checking switches, contacts, you name it. I gave up and checked youtube and find you immediately. That fuse was my problem. I bought that dryer new 19 years ago and had to fix it several times since. But this time it got me. Thank you so very much. You made me and my daughter really happy.
God bless you, Bill. You just saved me a headache and the cost of a visit from the repairman. Thanks so much. Stuff like this is what makes CZcams so wonderful.
Perfect. I tested the continuity and just like your video, the thermal fuse was blown. Tomorrow I'm off to my local parts store and by lunch time, my wife can have her dryer up and running and I am the hero. Gotta love that. Thanks.
Rock on man! That worked for my dryer. Saved me $1000 because my wife was expecting us to go to the store and buy "A new washing and dryer. The stackable ones in blue." Thanks!
Dryer just broke an hour ago - did exactly what he said - disconnect the leads from the fuse, connect the leads, dryer started just fine. Reconnected the leads to the fuse - DEAD. THANKS a million, Bill - what a lifesaver!!!
Check to make sure your belt hasn't broken on the dryer. The machine may be equipped with a broken belt switch down by the motor causing it not to run. Let me know how you make out. Thanks for Watching!
thanks for the video, my grandma's dryer would not turn on, I clean dryers and vents for a living so I know how to take them apart but had no idea about electrical on these, this was the exact problem and the fuse was $15 bucks at Sears and saved my grandma $$$ keep doing what your doing brother.
Thanks for this video. My dryer would not start so I followed your instructions and did find that my fuse was not working. I ordered one on line and cannot wait to get it back in. Videos like this are essential to single moms like me. Thanks so much! leisha
Wow! Thank u so very much. I'm very lucky yours was the first video I watched for my dryer issue. It was the fuse. Your video was so helpful. Instead of spending hours trying to figure it out, I used your method, diagnosed the problem and bought the fuse on Amazon prime for just $5. It'll be here tomorrow and my dryer will be back in service. Awesome video and thank you for sharing.
THANKS BILL, I WAS GOING TO BUY A NEW DRYER IN THE MORNING WHEN THE APPLIANCE SHOP OPENED, WHILE I WAS WAITING FOR THAT I WATCHED YOUR VIDEO. I TOOK THE BACK OFF THE DRYER AND TRIED IT AND BAM, THAT WAS THE PROBLEM. U SAVED ME A FEW HUNDRED BUCKS!!!! THANKS AGAIN BILL, ILL RECOMMEND U TO EVERYONE!!!
Perfect I took the fuse to the parts store. They tested it and said it was bad. I got a new one and put it in and it worked. My wife thinks I am a genius! Thanks.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I knew systematically what the problem was, but I didn't know what to look for. Your video showed me exactly what I needed, where the fuse is, and I was able to easily fix it. Your video save me hundreds of dollars, and instead, I spent $2.67+shipping for a replacement fuse. I feel I owe you something. God bless you.
This confirmed what I was thinking and was able to do the bypass by taping the ends together with electrical tape. This worked great, a 7 dollar part on amazon should fix the problem. Thankyou!
Thermal fuse is exactly what the problem IS. Absolutely nothing happens when I press the start button. Bypassed the thermal fuse and she started right up. Thank you sir, you are a life saver and saved me a ton of money not having to have a repairman come out and tell me what's wrong with my dryer. My dryer litteral broke an hour ago. Wonder what my odds are that my 24 hour walmart carries these fuses.... lol.... I know, slim to none. Thanks again. at least I can replace the fuse first thing in the morning.
Thank you Bill. It took me five minutes to determine this was my problem. It's 9 o'clock on a Saturday night. Too late to get the part tonight. Since my wife has the wet load she had in the dryer when she determined the problem and another one started in the washer, it looks like I'll be hooking the two blue wires together and spending 90 minutes in the laundry room "watching clothes dry" tonight. lol Thank you for the information and warnings. I will proceed at my own risk. I used your advise on a different U-tube video to replace the clutch in my wifes washer and it went perfect. So I owe you a double thank you.
Bam! Bypassed fuse- dryer running instantly! Pick up a new fuse tomorrow at appliance store- old Whirlpool is saved! You are the man! Thank You! 😎 CZcams always comes through for me!
I can't begin to thank you for this simple, straightforward, and incredibly helpful video. You just saved me an expensive service call. Thanks to you I can take care of the problem with my dryer myself. Blessings to you!
Thank you for your post. I was able to save money by repairing the dryer myself thanks to your video. The repair guy sounded a bit put out on the phone after I called him back telling him that the problem had been fixed. I'm sure he was anticipating a nice payout!
I just want you thank you for this video ....... it totally helped us fix our dryer!!! We bought this part without testing it because we didn't have A meter! We replaced that part and it works now! You saved us from buying a new dryer! So thank you for taking the time to make this video!
Great video.... I had recently replaced the heating element with a kit I purchased on Amazon and had some leftover parts. I checked the fuse you first mentioned and that fixed it. This is now the second time I've repaired this dryer I've had it for 5 years. Thank you very much for your video.
This was incredibly helpful. I thought my dryer was ready for the boneyard, but I was able to easily test that the thermal fuse was bad. I went to the local hardware store, bought a new one for $14.99 (rip off! but a lot less expensive than a new dryer) installed using a screw driver and voila! my dryer is operational once again. Thank you for posting this video!
Thank you! Thank you! This EXACTLY fixed our problem, and saved us the repair bill! This was perfectly clear, very easy to follow, and the "don't actually do this" disclaimer was perfect!
Bill, thanks a million for the quick tip. Being an Aircraft Mechanic, I'm a pretty handy guy and I have worked on several Whirlpools over the years, but I too, was unaware of this fuse. I got out my Fluke meter and in 30 seconds . . . confirmed that was the problem. While I had the machine with the back off, I cleaned the chute out which is a good idea to prevent a fire. Your leading me directly to the problem in the first few seconds of the video was awesome!!!! There is an appliance parts store right down the street, and $18 later, my machine is up and running. I should add that the dryer is around 8 years old, so the fuse probably was getting weak, I've seen the same thing happen on cars, a blown fuse doesn't always mean you have a short. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You !!!
Did what you said to do, mine was very easy, just cleaned the vent area very dirty, tested it got the right voltage and put everything back together and plugged it in and to your amazement it works. Thanks for the quick fix, back in business. Your great and amazing....!
HUGE thank you for this vid! After watching this, I was 99% sure of the problem, so I ordered a 3-pack of thermal fuses from Amazon for $16.99. They arrived a day early and now I'm back up and running after MAYBE ten minutes of effort.
Saved me buying a new dryer! Tested out the thermal fuse and sure enough it would start if I bypassed it. I ordered the $13 part and am feeling very blessed!
Thanks Bill, You got it right. Fuse was blown. dryer is located in an room not located on an exterior wall of the home, and has a history of lint buildup. I've cleaned out the dryer duct plenty of times but this is the first time that the dryer quit working all together. Thanks for the video.
Thanks to your video I found my dryer issue. My husband had it all tore apart and could not figure it out. I did not tell him I found this video ;-) TY
Thank you for this! Came home last night and my dryer wasn't turning on, but you could hear the timer going. I did all the steps you explained and it started up when I put those two wires together! New thermal fuse already ordered! Thank you again!
Thanks Bill! You saved me a lot of misery and wasted time troubleshooting my dryer. I called Lowes parts and they wanted $12.99 plus $7.99 shipping for the fuse. I bought one on Ebay for $1.40 and $2.00 shipping. I also cleaned a ton of lint from the blower cover. There were screws, pen parts and other junk in there from my pockets. I cleaned it out before running it again so I dont blow the new fuse. Thanks again!
Thank you Bill! My dryer stopped last night and I went today and got the thermal fuse and that fixed it!!! $14 dollars for the part and my dryer is 20 years old
Wow, you just saved me $800. Thank you!! I'd read several posts over the past two days about what might be wrong with my dryer but none ever said to check the fuse.
Holy crap thank you so much! My wife was ready to buy a new dryer. O_o Did the bypass test and it started right up. Found the fuse on amazon for 3 bucks! THANK YOU!
your a lifesaver MR. Bill,i was getting ready to throw it off the upper deck,i thought the motor was gone then i thought of checking youtube and caught you video,crossed the wires and i got it running,i just need a new fuse and i should be back in bizness.You saved Christmas,i thought i was going to use all my money for a new one :))))))))))
Wow, I know this video is 10 years old haha, but thank you. My dryer was giving me a F2 code which apparently meant I needed a new interface board (expensive). But this fuse was actually the problem. 3$ on Amazon and I'm up and running.
Thanks so much . You saved us a bunch of money we didn't have. And the guy that sold us the part told us where to look for it being clogged to keep it from going bad again. We are so lucky we didn't have a fire.
We were already getting dressed to go look at some new dryers and I told my wife let me just check youtube, and I saw ur video I touched the two wires together with a screw driver and it started right up thanks u saved me alot of money
Bill you couldn't have explained it better that was exactly what was wrong with my Whirlpool dryer great job helping people out and great job on the video.
I don't see a "like button" on here. But I will say I love the way you cut through the crap. You showed me the part that's most likely bad, how to bypass it temp so I can use it till my part comes in. Its obvious my collector needs to be cleaned out too, and how to test for absolute power to be sure its cranking the right amount of volts. And your disclaimer should cover those people who shouldn't be screwing around with 240v that could burn their house down. Good job and thanks!
I am a appliance repair technician and I went ahead and bypassed the fuse like you told me to, and the dryer got extremely hot and caught on fire. Luckily, I was drinking a beer and was already safely at home when the client called me with the news. For now, he said he will just dry his close in his oven. Thanks
Worked awesome. 1 suggestion would be to check the impeller at the bottom of the Lint Trap unit beside the heat fuse before looking for the open circuit. Mine had a nice wad of lint stopping the impeller from turning. Cleared it. Machine now works like new. I open the machine front & back and clean out lint a couple times a year but never thought to remove the lint trap. Took longer to remove the back screws than to fix the issue
Thanks for the info. It fixed my daughters dryer. The over-temp fuse was blown. You may want to remind everyone to clean the lint filter and check the screen to see if water stands on it. A film will build up on the screen and it looks clean but air will not pass through. This is why it over-heated and blew the over-temp fuse. You can clean the screen lint filter with a brush using bleach and water and spray it off with a water-hose. Be sure that the water will pass through the screen.
I planned to start checking switches, but because of your video, I tried what you suggested and voila! I need the fuse. Thank you so much for saving me lots of time and frustration.
We changed the fuse and nothing. So we tried it the way you didn't advise anyone to try it by wiring it straight, and turns out or extra fuse was bad too. Thank you.
Thank you. This video has been very helpful. I was moments away from going to buy a new dryer when I was directed to this video. I thought it would be something simple like a fuse or relay but when I opened the back of the dryer I didn't see anything resembling those items. This helped me to see what to look for and by not heeding your disclaimer I was able to quickly test the unit and verify the problem. The replacement part was easily found on Amazon for a whopping $5.36! Installed and reassembled in minutes. Now my 21 year old dryer is running like new!
I am on the way back to my house but I have a feeling this will solve the problem. I went into the Sears Parts Center they will be happy to sell you stuff but don't have a clue on anything that they do sell. if I can do this then you have save me a lot of aggravation with the wife... lol I'll keep you posted, thanks again.
I thought it was a fuse of some sort, but had no idea where to look. Thanks for the simple and informative video. Ordered the part and I'll have the dryer running tomorrow. Many thanks!
I am so happy I watched your video. Now the dryer will be fixed as soon as I get a new thermal fuse. I was stumped before I saw your excellent video!! Awesome
Hey Bill Just dropping a word to Thank you for the great tip , it was a very easy fix the thermal fuse was bad, after replaced it starts right way Thanks.
Thank you sir i was about to buy another dryer but decided to give this thermal fuse thing a try and that fixed it, ended up paying $5 for my fix. you saved me a lot of money :)
thanks for posting the video. that was my problem. the fuse. it's sad that I have a nephew that knows how to work on an appliance. i call him almost a month. he never showed up. so if you want something done do look on CZcams and do it yourself. thanks :)
This is a very informative video. Our Kenmore Elite dryer stopped working too - No Start, No Motor, Light inside would go on and off by pressing the Door Switch. Your suggestion that it was the Thermal Fuse was spot on. Unfortunately, our Kenmore Dryer does not have a removable back. But, I found the Thermal Fuse behind the lower front panel (used a putty knife to pop the clips loose) on top of the air chamber held by a 1/4" screw. Never heard about there being a Thermal Fuse but your suggestion and $15 for the part, vacuuming out all the lint, and wifey got happy.
Thank you for posting this helpful video. I was able to go right to the problem ( The fuse). I also found about five pounds of lint, legos, paper clips, safety pins, ear rings and a lot of sand from the beach.
I did exactly what you said not to do and it worked! Of course I'm not going to run it like that. I'll just get a new fuse and put it in. Thanks for the great video!
I had just finished installing a new heater element around 1 month ago then the dryer would NOT start. I just changed the thermal fuse and IT STARTED. Thank you for making the video. It's really EASY to do, but I find putting the back on again the hardest. Lol :D
Bill, You are the man. This is exactly what happened to me. I followed your suggestion and it was the fuse that was bad. Just wanted you to know that your video helped me solve my problem. Thanks for posting it.
Thanks for sharing! You saved me $500!! I thought it was my push start, bought that and that wasn't it. Replaced the Safety Thermal fuse, BINGO! Was about to buy a new one, but I'm still oldschool and using the older one still!!! Thanks again
I've checked a few of your vids out along with others and your step by step is extremely helpful and much appreciated! We are currently still trying to breathe life back into the replacement dryer we now have. It will run for about 15-20 mins then stop. If we wait a while, it will go again. We've taken it apart & cleaned it already but will be working on it again this weekend after watching these vids. Thanks so much for posting them!
Worked perfectly, thank you for posting this video. I isolated the problem and bypassed the fuse so we could finish the load, tomorrow I will get a new fuse. Thanks again!
Thank you Sir! You just saved me $2000 by not having to buy my wife a matching set of washer and dryer!!!So happy!
The hardest part was getting the cover off - after that I touched the 2 wires together and sure enough it worked. Amazon Prime had the part for $6.50 with free 2 day shipping - worked like a charm and no expensive diagnostic and service call from a Sears tech - THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!
6 years later and this video is still helping people. Thank you so much for posting this. The thermal fuse was my problem as well!
Did the bypass thing by taping the two connectors together and it showed me the thermal device was my problem. Spent the $15 on a new part, had our dryer back in operation in no time. Love it when I can fix something with help from You Tube. Thanks bunches.
I know I always go to CZcams for all my fixes now I don't have a ton of extra cash and I'd rather do it myself than pay someone a 100 bucks to come and do something incredible simple I just fixed my lawn mower by clean the carburetor out and saved me 70 bucks for a half hours work
Ditto. Nothing better than keeping something you purchased alive.
So you just taped it and plugged dryer back in and hit start?
$15 on what part
Just wanted to thank you. I was successfully able to troubleshoot and replaced the thermal fuse on my dryer. Cleaned out a bunch of lint from the contraption on the back and it runs better than ever now. Never thought in a million years i'd be able to do such a thing.
I've been fiddling with that dryer for over an hour checking switches, contacts, you name it. I gave up and checked youtube and find you immediately. That fuse was my problem. I bought that dryer new 19 years ago and had to fix it several times since. But this time it got me. Thank you so very much. You made me and my daughter really happy.
God bless you, Bill. You just saved me a headache and the cost of a visit from the repairman. Thanks so much. Stuff like this is what makes CZcams so wonderful.
Agreed! I can't tell you how much money I've saved with YT.
Perfect. I tested the continuity and just like your video, the thermal fuse was blown. Tomorrow I'm off to my local parts store and by lunch time, my wife can have her dryer up and running and I am the hero. Gotta love that. Thanks.
Rock on man! That worked for my dryer. Saved me $1000 because my wife was expecting us to go to the store and buy "A new washing and dryer. The stackable ones in blue." Thanks!
lol, saving dudes money, making wives mad! lol Thanks for Watching!
Dryer just broke an hour ago - did exactly what he said - disconnect the leads from the fuse, connect the leads, dryer started just fine. Reconnected the leads to the fuse - DEAD. THANKS a million, Bill - what a lifesaver!!!
Saved me a lot of money and time not having to call a repair man. Your "how to" was easy to understand even for a novice. Thanks Bill!
Check to make sure your belt hasn't broken on the dryer. The machine may be equipped with a broken belt switch down by the motor causing it not to run.
Let me know how you make out.
Thanks for Watching!
thanks for the video, my grandma's dryer would not turn on, I clean dryers and vents for a living so I know how to take them apart but had no idea about electrical on these, this was the exact problem and the fuse was $15 bucks at Sears and saved my grandma $$$ keep doing what your doing brother.
+Brandon Edwards Awesome Job!
Thank you !!! It worked ! Eleven years later and you’re still helping. Saved me hundreds!
This guy has saved me lots of money numerous of times working on my appliances. Bill is heaven sent. THANKS MAN. Keep making those videos.
+7373kitteniron Thanks! I am glad I've been able to help you out more than once, that's awesome! Great Job on your Repairs!
Thanks for this video. My dryer would not start so I followed your instructions and did find that my fuse was not working. I ordered one on line and cannot wait to get it back in. Videos like this are essential to single moms like me. Thanks so much! leisha
Wow! Thank u so very much. I'm very lucky yours was the first video I watched for my dryer issue. It was the fuse. Your video was so helpful. Instead of spending hours trying to figure it out, I used your method, diagnosed the problem and bought the fuse on Amazon prime for just $5. It'll be here tomorrow and my dryer will be back in service. Awesome video and thank you for sharing.
I wanted to stop by and let you know that this saved us hundreds of dollars my husband was able to fix our dryer for under $40.00. Thank you .
THANKS BILL, I WAS GOING TO BUY A NEW DRYER IN THE MORNING WHEN THE APPLIANCE SHOP OPENED, WHILE I WAS WAITING FOR THAT I WATCHED YOUR VIDEO. I TOOK THE BACK OFF THE DRYER AND TRIED IT AND BAM, THAT WAS THE PROBLEM. U SAVED ME A FEW HUNDRED BUCKS!!!! THANKS AGAIN BILL, ILL RECOMMEND U TO EVERYONE!!!
Perfect I took the fuse to the parts store. They tested it and said it was bad. I got a new one and put it in and it worked. My wife thinks I am a genius! Thanks.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I knew systematically what the problem was, but I didn't know what to look for. Your video showed me exactly what I needed, where the fuse is, and I was able to easily fix it. Your video save me hundreds of dollars, and instead, I spent $2.67+shipping for a replacement fuse. I feel I owe you something. God bless you.
I bypassed the fuse for not even a second and it turned right on. This video saved me so much trouble. Thank you!
This confirmed what I was thinking and was able to do the bypass by taping the ends together with electrical tape. This worked great, a 7 dollar part on amazon should fix the problem. Thankyou!
Thermal fuse is exactly what the problem IS. Absolutely nothing happens when I press the start button. Bypassed the thermal fuse and she started right up. Thank you sir, you are a life saver and saved me a ton of money not having to have a repairman come out and tell me what's wrong with my dryer. My dryer litteral broke an hour ago. Wonder what my odds are that my 24 hour walmart carries these fuses.... lol.... I know, slim to none. Thanks again. at least I can replace the fuse first thing in the morning.
Where did you end up getting a fuse calicuz?
I just want to say Thank You for your video I believe it's saved me hundreds of dollars.
But I was afraid to plug it up with the wires touching.
Thank you Bill. It took me five minutes to determine this was my problem. It's 9 o'clock on a Saturday night. Too late to get the part tonight. Since my wife has the wet load she had in the dryer when she determined the problem and another one started in the washer, it looks like I'll be hooking the two blue wires together and spending 90 minutes in the laundry room "watching clothes dry" tonight. lol Thank you for the information and warnings. I will proceed at my own risk. I used your advise on a different U-tube video to replace the clutch in my wifes washer and it went perfect. So I owe you a double thank you.
Bam! Bypassed fuse- dryer running instantly! Pick up a new fuse tomorrow at appliance store- old Whirlpool is saved! You are the man! Thank You! 😎 CZcams always comes through for me!
I can't begin to thank you for this simple, straightforward, and incredibly helpful video. You just saved me an expensive service call. Thanks to you I can take care of the problem with my dryer myself. Blessings to you!
Thank you for your post. I was able to save money by repairing the dryer myself thanks to your video. The repair guy sounded a bit put out on the phone after I called him back telling him that the problem had been fixed. I'm sure he was anticipating a nice payout!
I just want you thank you for this video ....... it totally helped us fix our dryer!!! We bought this part without testing it because we didn't have A meter! We replaced that part and it works now! You saved us from buying a new dryer! So thank you for taking the time to make this video!
Great video.... I had recently replaced the heating element with a kit I purchased on Amazon and had some leftover parts. I checked the fuse you first mentioned and that fixed it. This is now the second time I've repaired this dryer I've had it for 5 years. Thank you very much for your video.
My grandma was ready to go out and buy a new dryer and this was the fix! Thanks for saving her the $600!
This was incredibly helpful. I thought my dryer was ready for the boneyard, but I was able to easily test that the thermal fuse was bad. I went to the local hardware store, bought a new one for $14.99 (rip off! but a lot less expensive than a new dryer) installed using a screw driver and voila! my dryer is operational once again. Thank you for posting this video!
Renting a townhome and I did not feel like calling the owner. The problem is exactly as you described. The FUSE went out. Thanks for making it easy!
found you last week when my dryer went out and I must say it was faster than I thought it would take... Only five mins. thanks for the content.....
Thank you! Thank you! This EXACTLY fixed our problem, and saved us the repair bill! This was perfectly clear, very easy to follow, and the "don't actually do this" disclaimer was perfect!
Bill, thanks a million for the quick tip. Being an Aircraft Mechanic, I'm a pretty handy guy and I have worked on several Whirlpools over the years, but I too, was unaware of this fuse. I got out my Fluke meter and in 30 seconds . . . confirmed that was the problem. While I had the machine with the back off, I cleaned the chute out which is a good idea to prevent a fire. Your leading me directly to the problem in the first few seconds of the video was awesome!!!! There is an appliance parts store right down the street, and $18 later, my machine is up and running. I should add that the dryer is around 8 years old, so the fuse probably was getting weak, I've seen the same thing happen on cars, a blown fuse doesn't always mean you have a short. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You !!!
I just scored a FREE washer and dryer and this was the only problem! You the MAN!
Did what you said to do, mine was very easy, just cleaned the vent area very dirty, tested it got the right voltage and put everything back together and plugged it in and to your amazement it works. Thanks for the quick fix, back in business. Your great and amazing....!
HUGE thank you for this vid! After watching this, I was 99% sure of the problem, so I ordered a 3-pack of thermal fuses from Amazon for $16.99. They arrived a day early and now I'm back up and running after MAYBE ten minutes of effort.
Saved me buying a new dryer! Tested out the thermal fuse and sure enough it would start if I bypassed it. I ordered the $13 part and am feeling very blessed!
Seriously, we were -->
After watching four videos and learning more about dryers than I wanted.This video was very helpful and nailed it thanx!!!!
Reiki Master Awesome!
Thanks Bill, You got it right. Fuse was blown. dryer is located in an room not located on an exterior wall of the home, and has a history of lint buildup. I've cleaned out the dryer duct plenty of times but this is the first time that the dryer quit working all together.
Thanks for the video.
Thanks to your video I found my dryer issue. My husband had it all tore apart and could not figure it out. I did not tell him I found this video ;-) TY
Thank you Sir; Thermal Fuse was shot. Even heard the ticking sound. Wife is no longer angry with me. Clothes are no longer damp.
Thank you for this! Came home last night and my dryer wasn't turning on, but you could hear the timer going. I did all the steps you explained and it started up when I put those two wires together! New thermal fuse already ordered! Thank you again!
Worked for me.. Dryer sheet was caught in exhaust on the inside vent and caused over heat.. $15 part!! Thanks man..
Thanks Bill! You saved me a lot of misery and wasted time troubleshooting my dryer. I called Lowes parts and they wanted $12.99 plus $7.99 shipping for the fuse. I bought one on Ebay for $1.40 and $2.00 shipping.
I also cleaned a ton of lint from the blower cover. There were screws, pen parts and other junk in there from my pockets. I cleaned it out before running it again so I dont blow the new fuse. Thanks again!
Thank you Bill! My dryer stopped last night and I went today and got the thermal fuse and that fixed it!!! $14 dollars for the part and my dryer is 20 years old
Wow, you just saved me $800. Thank you!! I'd read several posts over the past two days about what might be wrong with my dryer but none ever said to check the fuse.
Great video. I was able to save money and be the family hero thanks to your instructions. They think I'm brilliant and I don't intend to correct them!
Robert Miller Nice Job on your Repair! Thanks for Watching!
Thanks for the video...fixed my dryer today...i live a long way out in the boondocks, so no repairmen around...you rock!
Holy crap thank you so much! My wife was ready to buy a new dryer. O_o
Did the bypass test and it started right up. Found the fuse on amazon for 3 bucks!
THANK YOU!
your a lifesaver MR. Bill,i was getting ready to throw it off the upper deck,i thought the motor was gone then i thought of checking youtube and caught you video,crossed the wires and i got it running,i just need a new fuse and i should be back in bizness.You saved Christmas,i thought i was going to use all my money for a new one :))))))))))
I fixed my dryer today!!! These were simple instructions and it worked!!! I am feeling very proud of myself.
you just saved me alot of $$$ the new fuse was $17.50 instead of $300.00 for a new unit thanks for the video
Let me know what you find. Cord could be the issue.
Thanks for Watching!
Wow, I know this video is 10 years old haha, but thank you. My dryer was giving me a F2 code which apparently meant I needed a new interface board (expensive). But this fuse was actually the problem. 3$ on Amazon and I'm up and running.
Thanks so much . You saved us a bunch of money we didn't have. And the guy that sold us the part told us where to look for it being clogged to keep it from going bad again. We are so lucky we didn't have a fire.
Thank you thank you!!! Because of this video we were able to repair our dryer for $20 instead of hundreds in repairs or a new purchase!!!!
We were already getting dressed to go look at some new dryers and I told my wife let me just check youtube, and I saw ur video I touched the two wires together with a screw driver and it started right up thanks u saved me alot of money
You're a lifesaver you just saved me $100 on a repair call! Many thanks buddy!
Awesome tip!!!! it quickly diagnosed the problem -saved me hundreds of dollars!!! Thank you SO much!!!!!! Now to just source a replacement fuse!!!
Bill you couldn't have explained it better that was exactly what was wrong with my Whirlpool dryer great job helping people out and great job on the video.
I don't see a "like button" on here. But I will say I love the way you cut through the crap. You showed me the part that's most likely bad, how to bypass it temp so I can use it till my part comes in. Its obvious my collector needs to be cleaned out too, and how to test for absolute power to be sure its cranking the right amount of volts. And your disclaimer should cover those people who shouldn't be screwing around with 240v that could burn their house down. Good job and thanks!
I am a appliance repair technician and I went ahead and bypassed the fuse like you told me to, and the dryer got extremely hot and caught on fire. Luckily, I was drinking a beer and was already safely at home when the client called me with the news.
For now, he said he will just dry his close in his oven.
Thanks
Worked awesome. 1 suggestion would be to check the impeller at the bottom of the Lint Trap unit beside the heat fuse before looking for the open circuit. Mine had a nice wad of lint stopping the impeller from turning. Cleared it. Machine now works like new. I open the machine front & back and clean out lint a couple times a year but never thought to remove the lint trap. Took longer to remove the back screws than to fix the issue
Thanks for the info. It fixed my daughters dryer. The over-temp fuse was blown. You may want to remind everyone to clean the lint filter and check the screen to see if water stands on it. A film will build up on the screen and it looks clean but air will not pass through. This is why it over-heated and blew the over-temp fuse. You can clean the screen lint filter with a brush using bleach and water and spray it off with a water-hose. Be sure that the water will pass through the screen.
Exactly my problem. Thanks for the help. $9.99 part saved me a couple hundred for a repair man!! Thanks so much!
I planned to start checking switches, but because of your video, I tried what you suggested and voila! I need the fuse. Thank you so much for saving me lots of time and frustration.
Thank You Bill, was about to order a "push to start" relay to fix my dryer until I saw your video. The fuse was the real problem.
This was my issue! Thank you so much! I was already in the process of buying a new dryer or even a brand new set. Just saved me a few hundred dollars!
did the bypass taping both wire together and bang!!! It started right away. I know what is my problem now! Thanks man. God Bless you.
We changed the fuse and nothing. So we tried it the way you didn't advise anyone to try it by wiring it straight, and turns out or extra fuse was bad too. Thank you.
Thank you. This video has been very helpful. I was moments away from going to buy a new dryer when I was directed to this video. I thought it would be something simple like a fuse or relay but when I opened the back of the dryer I didn't see anything resembling those items. This helped me to see what to look for and by not heeding your disclaimer I was able to quickly test the unit and verify the problem.
The replacement part was easily found on Amazon for a whopping $5.36!
Installed and reassembled in minutes. Now my 21 year old dryer is running like new!
I am on the way back to my house but I have a feeling this will solve the problem. I went into the Sears Parts Center they will be happy to sell you stuff but don't have a clue on anything that they do sell. if I can do this then you have save me a lot of aggravation with the wife... lol I'll keep you posted, thanks again.
Thanks for the video. Worked super. 21 dollars on a fuse and everyone is smiling again with the hum of a dryer
I thought it was a fuse of some sort, but had no idea where to look. Thanks for the simple and informative video. Ordered the part and I'll have the dryer running tomorrow.
Many thanks!
I just put in the video description a link for a whirlpool duet dryer repair manual.
See if that helps you out.
Thanks for Watching!
Thumbs up to you literally! Like the others, picked up the part for $15. Problem solved. Happy wife, happy life!
My Whirlpool WED5200VQ0 dryer is now fixed. You're right, it was an easy fix. Thank you.
You're welcome, Thanks for Watching!
Thanks a lot, I couldn't figure out the fuse,more of a car guy, so I was looking for the wrong thing. Saved me a dryer, and a much happier wife.
You are the frikin man Bill...You have saved me so much money in the past..And Bamm...You did it again
I LOVE guys like this that take the time to save the rest of us tons of time and money !!!!! Thanks Bill...!!
Not all heroes wear capes! :)
I am so happy I watched your video. Now the dryer will be fixed as soon as I get a new thermal fuse. I was stumped before I saw your excellent video!! Awesome
Hey Bill Just dropping a word to Thank you for the great tip , it was a very easy fix the thermal fuse was bad, after replaced it starts right way
Thanks.
Thank you sir i was about to buy another dryer but decided to give this thermal fuse thing a try and that fixed it, ended up paying $5 for my fix. you saved me a lot of money :)
thanks for posting the video. that was my problem. the fuse. it's sad that I have a nephew that knows how to work on an appliance. i call him almost a month. he never showed up. so if you want something done do look on CZcams and do it yourself. thanks :)
Nice job on your repair!
This is a very informative video. Our Kenmore Elite dryer stopped working too - No Start, No Motor, Light inside would go on and off by pressing the Door Switch. Your suggestion that it was the Thermal Fuse was spot on.
Unfortunately, our Kenmore Dryer does not have a removable back. But, I found the Thermal Fuse behind the lower front panel (used a putty knife to pop the clips loose) on top of the air chamber held by a 1/4" screw.
Never heard about there being a Thermal Fuse but your suggestion and $15 for the part, vacuuming out all the lint, and wifey got happy.
Thank you for posting this helpful video. I was able to go right to the problem ( The fuse). I also found about five pounds of lint, legos, paper clips, safety pins, ear rings and a lot of sand from the beach.
I did exactly what you said not to do and it worked! Of course I'm not going to run it like that. I'll just get a new fuse and put it in. Thanks for the great video!
Thanks Bill....it was that fuse on the back of my dryer! Up and running!
I had just finished installing a new heater element around 1 month ago then the dryer would NOT start. I just changed the thermal fuse and IT STARTED. Thank you for making the video. It's really EASY to do, but I find putting the back on again the hardest. Lol :D
Bill, You are the man. This is exactly what happened to me. I followed your suggestion and it was the fuse that was bad. Just wanted you to know that your video helped me solve my problem. Thanks for posting it.
I was able to fix my dryer using this video for a fraction of the cost if I had a repairman come out. Thank you!
Thanks for the video Bill that was exactly the problem. Took longer to go get the part than to do the work. God Bless you and thanks for your service.
+Phil Aragon Thanks for the awesome comment!
Thanks for sharing! You saved me $500!! I thought it was my push start, bought that and that wasn't it. Replaced the Safety Thermal fuse, BINGO! Was about to buy a new one, but I'm still oldschool and using the older one still!!! Thanks again
I've checked a few of your vids out along with others and your step by step is extremely helpful and much appreciated! We are currently still trying to breathe life back into the replacement dryer we now have. It will run for about 15-20 mins then stop. If we wait a while, it will go again. We've taken it apart & cleaned it already but will be working on it again this weekend after watching these vids. Thanks so much for posting them!
Worked perfectly, thank you for posting this video. I isolated the problem and bypassed the fuse so we could finish the load, tomorrow I will get a new fuse. Thanks again!