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Dryer was getting very hot
I watched videos so I would know what I was doing. Well No, My thermostat was in the front of the dryer. But after a little blood and sweat, and I am not kidding, I got the front off. I ordered my new part. Finally got it in Spent $40.00 and it still doesn't work. I know it was the right part. I checked all the trouble shooting web site. That was the only thing they said it would be. Friends advice tell me it is the brains of the thing and I need a new one. Well not 2 weeks before Christmas. Thanks for asking. Single hard working mom.
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marjorie from Cary, NC
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Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours
Tools:
Screw drivers, Wrench set
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My wife said the dryer started burning and stopped heating.
While my wife was using the dryer, she noticed a loud sound and sparks coming from the bottom of the dryer (and an elctrical smell). The dryer stopped heating. When I started taking off the top and front of the dryer, I noticed what looked like a thermostat had melted and burned. I called a local part store and they said they would have to order it and it would take two weeks. But the guy was kind enough to give me the part number and told me to call anothe store. Instead I went online, found this site and the next day I had the part. It took me less than an hour to install it and reassemble the dryer. Me and my wife were very pleased.
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Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
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Screw drivers
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David
March 4, 2019
The dryer doesn't start, i have the thermal fuse out. How do i test it? Should both legs have continuity?
For model number FSE447GHS0
Hello David, You can test those parts with a multi meter and they should be reading 0 ohms to be working correctly. Yes both legs or prongs should have continuity. Hope this helps!
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Ann
October 11, 2019
Do i need the front panel off to get access for replacing this part?
Hi Ann, thank you for your question. We do not have a video for your model specifically however we do have lots of installation videos that you can view on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/partselect/search?query=dryer+thermostat. There are a few that go over how to install this part from the front. I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.
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Todd
December 17, 2017
Have a Frigidaire gallery heavy duty dryer and the top of the back panel and the rear of the top panel get very hot to the touch. Dryer is about 16 years old and it still dries clothes well. We get an occasional burn mark on clothes. Still runs fairly quiet. Is this a sign of something going bad that should be replaced.
For model number FSE447GHS0
Hi Todd,
Thank you for your question. If your dryer is getting too hot, there are some parts that you will need to check to see which one is causing the issue. You will need to check the thermal limiter, the high limit thermostat, the heating element assembly and the cycling thermostat. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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This thermal fuse limiter, with a limit of 220 degrees Fahrenheit, is manufactured for both gas and electric clothes dryers. Once the internal temperature of the dryer reaches 220 degrees, the heating element cuts out.
This high limit thermostat has a limit of 260 degrees Fahrenheit. Meaning that it will cut out when the internal dryer temperature reaches 260. This thermostat cuts back in when the temperature drops by 70 degrees Fahren...
Model Cross Reference
This part works with the following models:
PartSelect Number: PS419278
Manufacturer Part Number: 134048800
