Duet/ HE3 Dryer Thermal Fuse Replacement Part # WP3392519
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the thermal fuse on a Whirlpool/ Kenmore Duet/ HE3 dryer. The two most common reasons for replacing the thermal fuse are when the dryer doesn't heat or won’t start.
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Tools needed: hex socket, flat head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, putty knife
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Why do all the work of having to take the top off/front off/remove the tub? I could access my thermal fuse easily from the front. I didn't even have to take the the silver vent tube off. It took less than five minutes to swap out the fuse. I have a Whirlpool Duet gas dryer.
+ThornerFire We did it like this so you could see what we were doing. If we left the panel on all you would see in the video is the back of the technicians arms/hands.
So what was wrong that you needed to replace the fuse
ThornerFire May I ask how you even removed the front panel without having to take all of the preceding steps.? Ovalbeach@gmail.com if you would. Thanks
@@repairclinic That makes more sense, because at first I had no idea why you were taking the whole thing apart.
How did you do that?
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lol, perfect
Laughing so hard at this. Awesome comment.
@@markwhite7972 ya been there 2...can't see myself damaging something more expensive then the faulty part cost
Okay, I removed the hood, loosened the belts, lifted the engine, emptied the tank, removed the floor boards and I can see the tire. Now how do you remove the tire? Hahaha Awesome funny post. Thanks.
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Our dryer was "sensing" - light would come on, but the dryer wouldn't run. After checking the circuit breaker, we replaced the thermal fuse using this video. Cost from Amazon: $6.47. Not having to have depend on a repair person: Priceless. Thank you.
hope you didnt do all this bs when you only had to remove the lower front panel two screws
Thanks for putting this video together! It fixed my issue. Even better, i did NOT have to remove my drum, so everyone can skip that part! you still have to remove the top, control panel, door and bottom part, but from there your can squeeze in and remove the Thermal Fuse.
I replaced mine by just removing the front bottom panel. Also replaced heater element the same way. A lot easier and much faster. Still is a great video.
Wrong. It's an aweful video, showing a ton of unnecessary work.
I had to replace my gas valve solenoids and they were pretty much impossible to access if I only removed the bottom kick plate. This video helped me so much to show how to further disassemble the dryer, so I'm glad you went into that detail!
Thank you so much, didn't have to remove the entire thing or the belt but I can understand why you did it. Instructional purposes.
Yes, we shot the video so you could see what we were doing. If we left the front panel on all you would see in the video is the back of the technicians arms/hands. Thanks Eduardo!
Repair Clinic has shown a simple fuse replacement very difficult. For me it took ten minutes without removing any major assembly.
Thank you so much for the video! Very easy to follow. I wasnt able to remove it without taking out the drum. I didn't have a part small enough for the bolt. I don't mind tho! My dryer is working again! So appreciate you! 🎉😊
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I love this video! And taking it apart was great because I had lots of hidden lint, fire hazard! Thank you!
For those who think just replacing the thermal fuse is sufficient, there's a reason to take the silver vent tube off. The thermal fuse blew for a reason, and the reason may well be lint having collected in the exhaust system (which is what the thermal fuse is monitoring). So, to assure that you start off with a very clean exhaust system, pull the silver vent and dust/vacuum the interior of the box, and use a q tip to clean the squirrel fan. Also pull the exhaust piping at the rear and make sure the entire system internal to the dryer is clean. Check your exhaust piping outside the dryer and make sure it's clean too. If you don't, you risk having to do the thermal fuse replacement again shortly.
From having just done this and seeing a lot of comments. I'd say you can absolutely get to the fuses without having to do all this....but follow these steps because once we removed everything, it was quickly apparent how much dust and other debris were in little cracks and crevices, especially the exhaust. It takes an extra 10 minutes but could open up some areas to clean, definitley helps limit the fire hazard. Take the extra time to do a thorough cleaning and prevent your house from going up in flames. :)
This was one of the best instructional videos I've ever utilized on UA-cam. Outstanding job repair clinic.
Thanks Curt!
This had to be a joke. Absolutely no need for all these ridiculous ass steps!
Thank you so much for the video it helped me fix my dryer, my only feedback is some machines you can get to the thermal fuse without having to disassemble the drum.. but again, you saved me money and for that I owe you thanks!
This was a great video. Thank you. I used it to replace the high limit thermostat and other thermal fuse over the funnel and gas burner. The flame actually melted one of the terminals on the thermal fuse. The only way to see that is to remove the drum.
Thank-you for the video. Was able to repair my dryer without to much difficulty!
+shelly Babcock Thank you.
Ive been told that my Whirlpool Duet's error code of F01 could also be the thermal fuse. I just got the thermal fuse and went ahead and got a thermostat today. Im hoping this takes care of the problem because if it is indeed the main control board I cant afford $200 part!
Great video btw! Thank you!
He forgot to remove the paint too.
He also skipped the part where you disassemble the house to get to the dryer in the first place.
I needed that laugh!! Only thing he didn’t remove was the burnt fuse!!
@@aterryadg lol that guy was something else with the repair.....
spearhead3ad it would have been easier if he said what not to remove hahaha!
@@aterryadg yesssssss so true lol
Well, this is one way to do this particular repair. I have a Whirlpool Duet that required replacement of the thermal fuse shown in this video - same part # and location. However, I accessed it by removing the dryer top and back, then reaching in to make the swap. That allowed easy access to this and other parts that might require periodic replacement. It took me under 20 minutes.
Do you think this is the issue with my dryer? When I push start on my duet dryer i herar a light click but nothing starts or turns on. On the dryer display it reads "sensing/readjusting time.
@@ilovemywife2685 Honestly, I have no idea. My dryer was a 10 year old electric model. I went through it replacing parts using the most likely/least costly to least likely/most costly method. After just about rebuilding it, without success, the only thing left was the circuit board. The one I ordered was the same part number, but was a late model revision and didn't fit. I sent my OEM board out for repair, and that resolved the problem.
Taking things apart is how I learn about them. I now have a 10 year old appliance that's as good as new, at about 1/5 the cost of a replacement, and I now know that appliance in and out. It wasn't about fixing it in 5 minutes vs 45. I'm not a pro, and I'm not on the clock.
Keep plugging away at it. You'll get it fixed, and learn something too!
To change the spark plug on your vehicle start by removing the back tires followed by loosening the safety belt harness on the left front passenger seat.
Great video!!! Made my job super easy. Thanx
Your video is awesome! Thank you! I will share!
Why does everything make sense until they magically put the belt on the pulley and somehow the drum isn't in the way?
Thank you for showing this video.
R Davis Thank you.
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thank you so much for the video it was a very very very helpful
Thank you very much for the great video! - This also shows how to change the belt. - Question: What is the switch, sensor etc. to the right of the "thermal fuse"? Thank you!
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I almost broke the control panel on my 2005 Whirlpool Duet dryer while attempting to remove it. Then discovered that there are four screws in the back of the panel that have to be removed in order to remove the panel.
I cannot seem to get the screw holes to align on the bottom front panel. Any pro-tips on how to get them in place. The panel goes up and into place easily but I have four screws to replace, and can only get the far right hole to align. There isn’t any play. And I’m frustrated. Thanks!
Hello, I have a blown thermistor, would that also prevent the dryer from spinning? I checked the thermal fuse and it is good
Replace your thermal fuse with these simple, easy 35 unnecessary steps! 🙃
Great video, thanks for the help. Quick question: what is that fuse looking oval thing next to the thermal fuse you replaced? Is that a temperature sensor? Despite replacing the thermal fuse it’s still not working, I’m wondering if I should also replace the part I’m asking about or perhaps the thermostat?
Could you do another vidio showing an easier way
Hey great video thanks for the tips I was able to remove and my thermal fuse but I was cursing whirlpool all the whole time. Who hides a fuse so deep into the internal section of a piece of equipment? Could it not have been mounted on an exterior and accessible portion of the blower housing?
+Kevin Morgan It has to mount on the blower housing to monitor the air flow.
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Would I need to replace the thermal fuse for whats wrong with my dryer
When I push start on my duet dryer I herar a light click but nothing starts or turns on. On the dryer display it reads "sensing/readjusting time.
This is the exact problem I’m having. Were you able to fix it by replacing the thermal fuse? Please help!
Great video. My controls all work, but the dryer won't start or heat. Is that likely the fuse, or does that just keep it from heating?
Chad Lich If the dryer does not start then you still could have a control problem. Some models do put the thermal fuse in the motor circuit. Our repair help works best when you use your model number www.repairclinic.com/RepairHelp/How-To-Fix-A-Dryer/1---/Dryer-won-t-start?TLSID=1773
This is almost as bad as removing the engine and transmission of a vehicle just to change the oil...
So my fuse is bad. Is this normal over time? 6 years. Should I do something else besides cleaning out exhaust vent?
You don't have to take it apart like that lol it's 2 screws on the front kick plate and one screw on the switch takes 5 min literally
Agree, I was getting E1/F1 error and was able to replace the thermal fuse quickly without going through the longer series of steps.
I have a GEW9250PW1 that doesn't light up at all, nothing. Not sure which board would be at fault. The thermo fuse is shot and one is on the way. Any ideas?
Where do I get the fuse for this dryer
You do NOT need to remove all of that to replace the fuse.
Here's a crazy idea....... How about engineer the thermal fuse up front by the door switch plug........
Good morning I have a dryer whirlpool and has the error code e1 you could tell me what the problem is and how to solve it
To confirm that the thermal fuse is bad in my Duet dryer, can I temporarily jump the two leads to see if the dryer will run?? thnx
Did this work? When I push start on my duet dryer i herar a light click but nothing starts or turns on. On the dryer display it reads "sensing/readjusting time.
Didn't mention the bolts size.?
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Ummm my belt broke and left black residue all over the the interior components!!! Omg
whats that part next to the thermal fuse?
I have a Whirlpool Duet Gas dryer and I am having this issue with the sensing light flashing and dryer won't start, based on what I am reading it seems that I need to replace the thermal fuse, how can we get to it without taking apart the whole dryer? I don't want to scare my husband :)
Was it the thermal fuse? When I push start on my duet dryer i herar a light click but nothing starts or turns on. On the dryer display it reads "sensing/readjusting time.
It is unnecessary to undo the front door and the drum. All you need is to open the bottom panel and use a different (lower handle) tool to remove the nut.
When replacing the fuse which wire connector goes where?
A fuse is a switch, it doesn't matter which wire goes where. But anytime you do this type of work, just take a picture before starting to remove wires.
The video take 4minutes 29 second that shit take me 3 days and I’m still work it 😢😢
How did it work out lol
Sisco 4real you really don't gave to do all that. Bottom panel and there it is
As much as I'm annoyed by the unnecessary tear-down of this dryer, I'm GLAD to see how it all fits together. MAybe....just EXPLAIN that the who tear down isn't necessary, but done for the sake of filming?
Great point Jim. I believe they say this in other comments that disassembly was done for filming and also if the dryer needs to be cleaned out during the repair.
TheRepairGuru Yes it was - and I can say from my work last night, cleaning is highly advisable.
TheRepairGuru Annnnd thanks again for posting this - my dryer is now working properly again.
"We're making fixing things easy" ???
B.S. you dismantled the entire dryer when all a person has to do is remove the bottom front cover then the blower cover plate!!!!!! You turned an easy fix into a major ordeal for NO frickin' reason.
You could move the video camera closer and lower and you'd be able to see everything perfectly well for instructional purposes and not have to tell people you have to remove every piece of the thing when doing that is absolutely unnecessary.
I wish I never bought this dryer!! Everything you do you have to take the whole damn thing apart. Why would you not put the fuse on the top? Good hell, I hate this dryer.
You're kidding me right? All you have to do is remove the bottom panel and the fuse is right on the top of the dyer duct fastened with one screw. You just took the whole dryer apart. Sort of like taking the motor out of my car when I go for an oil change, doesn't really make much sense now does it? Wouldn't want to pay the labor on this!
We shot the video so you could see what we were doing. If we left the front panel on all you would see in the video is the back of the technicians arms/hands. Thanks for helping clear this up!
I thought the same thing with the lower panel removal. You could test the fuse at that point but removing it would be a little tougher. The problem with mine was the smaller/inner thermostat so this video still helped. You could rename the video to suit, "Accessing the thermal fuse & thermostats"
Also mine had a mass amount of lint inside so I probably saved a fire!
It's easy enough to take apart, and an excellent opportunity to vacuum out the years of dust and lint that have collected everywhere inside!
After all this, where is the location of the thermo fuse? You are going to fuck up along the way and may have to buy more parts to replace what you broke.
Ha Ha Ha Ha..... This guy just wants you to call him for the job. Did you notice after taking the front bottom panel off he quickly changed to the next step so you wouldn't see the fuse?
Actually We did it like this so you could see what we were doing. If we left the front panel on all you would see in the video is the back of the technicians arms/hands. Thanks!
I don’t normally comment on these but this is a flawed fuse replacement video. Only the front panel needs to be removed. Showing the rest of the breakdown without explaining that it is only for a better camera angle is really poorly done. There are better ways to do this than to unwittingly lead someone down a path of fully dismantling their dryer with the possibility of leading to a new problem.
Holy smokes, am I glad I don't have one of these dryers! Can you imagine having to remove the front door and take the drum off just to get to the thermal fuse!! You basically have to take apart the whole thing. What a joke.
Fuck that shit!! I'll just buy a new one..
I ordered the HE3Thermal fuse on line for $3.00. Thinking it would take more days that I could stand, I drove 8 miles to the local Sears store in Saugus, MA, JJ said they had it in stock. I went immediately. The cost was $18.00. I left. What a waste of time. My fault. I should have asked the cost. No wonderSears is closing.
After seeing this video I will not buy any more Whirpool appliance for the rest of my life. Their design is very dumb (most frequently broken part put at the most difficult-to-reach location.
How to waste an entire day disassembling and reassembling an entire dryer to change one part.
Take a hint from all the comments. This video is ass. You should have clearly shown how to access the fuse from the bottom panel and THEN proceeded to show how to remove all the other stuff if needed.
Or you should have made a separate video.
It's really that simple. We're not stupid.
Why are you taking all this off??? Entirely unnecessary , you can get to it with just the bottom off
This video is just trying to justify the $300 bill you just got from the repairman to replace the thermal fuse. I real install literally only takes 5 minutes and only taking out 3 screws. Part is only ~$5 on Amazon.
Wtf????
You know you can do this by removing like 5 screws from bottom panel right???
This should be "how to dismantle a dryer for no reason"
No worries , keep up the great work! You just did a very thorough job
Too many unnecessary steps!
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