Whirlpool Dryer Thermal Fuses and Cutoffs

Cuts off electricity to the dryer motor when overheating occurs.

Shuts off the heating element in your dryer when it overheats, protecting the appliance from potential damage.

Monitors the temperature inside your dryer to help regulate heating.

Cuts off power to the dryer if it overheats.

Limits the heat within a dryer by breaking the electrical circuit if a specified temperature is exceeded.

Cuts off the electrical current to the dryer if it overheats.

Cuts off the electrical circuit to the dryer when it reaches 195 degrees Fahrenheit.

Cuts off electrical power to the dryer if it overheats.

Prevents overheating by shutting off the burner in gas dryers or the motor in electric dryers.

Generates heat in your Whirlpool dryer using a 240-volt, 4750-watt element and includes a high-limit thermostat.

Prevents overheating in your dryer by interrupting power when temperatures exceed a specified limit.

Monitors and controls the temperature in your dryer to prevent overheating.