Maytag 3000 Series Electric Dryer Heating Element

Dryer thermal fuse located on the blower housing.

Maytag 3000 series electric dryer heating element.

If the dryer overheats the thermal fuse blows cutting off power to the motor or the heating system. The heating element went out and i had my brother in law relace it then the thermal fuse blew not once but twice. Heating element assembly with replacement high limit thermostat l248 80 240 volt 4750 watt. If the element is partially shorted out it may produce heat continuously even if the dryer has reached the proper temperature.

To determine if the heating element is at fault first use a multimeter to test the heating element for. When the fuse is bad the dryer won t start or will run but not heat. I have a kenmore 700 series electric dryer. My maytag 3000 series frontloading dryer takes up to 2 hours to dry a load of towels.

Fuses often blow due to a clogged dryer vent. The thermal fuse cannot be reset. If the dryer does not heat check for a blown thermal fuse or thermal cut out. Happens the dryer gets too hot.

This video is intended to give you the general idea of the part replacement procedure. Step by step instructions on how to replace a heating element assembly for maytag mde3000ayw no heat or not enough heat ap6024180. Heating elements will often have a break in the coil element if defective. 279838 dryer heating element 3977767 3392519 dryer thermostat kit dryer thermal fuse compatible with whirlpool kenmore roper maytag estate inglis kitchenaid crosley amana etc.

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