Thermal Cut-Off Kit
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Product Description
This genuine OEM kit includes a high limit thermostat and a thermal cut-off fuse for your dryer. The thermostat has a limit of 250 degrees Fahrenheit, and the fuse has a limit of 360 degrees Fahrenheit. The purpose of these parts is to prevent your dryer from overheating. If your clothes are coming out of the dryer too hot, or there is no heat at all, it is likely that these parts will need to be replaced. To complete this repair, you will need a putty knife, quarter-inch nut driver, and a pair of pliers. Please be sure to disconnect the power supply to your dryer before beginning this repair. The thermostats are located on the element housing, and we find it easiest to remove the entire heating assembly from the dryer in order to replace these parts. Take note when removing the old thermostats, if there is any discoloration on the terminals then the wire ends may also need to be replaced.
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Works with the following brandsKenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Roper
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Works with the following productsDryer, Washer Dryer Combo
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Fixes the following symptomsToo hot, Not Heating
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Part Number Cross ReferencePart# 279769 replaces these:AP3094224, 2821, 279769, 2004, 279548, 2796769, 279769VP, 3387812, 3389946, 3398671, 3977394, 695563, 80001
Product Description
This genuine OEM kit includes a high limit thermostat and a thermal cut-off fuse for your dryer. The thermostat has a limit of 250 degrees Fahrenheit, and the fuse has a limit of 360 degrees Fahrenheit. The purpose of these parts is to prevent your dryer from overheating. If your clothes are coming out of the dryer too hot, or there is no heat at all, it is likely that these parts will need to be replaced. To complete this repair, you will need a putty knife, quarter-inch nut driver, and a pair of pliers. Please be sure to disconnect the power supply to your dryer before beginning this repair. The thermostats are located on the element housing, and we find it easiest to remove the entire heating assembly from the dryer in order to replace these parts. Take note when removing the old thermostats, if there is any discoloration on the terminals then the wire ends may also need to be replaced.
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Works with the following brands:Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Roper
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Works with the following products:Dryer, Washer Dryer Combo
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Fixes the following symptoms:Too hot, Not Heating
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Part# 279769 replaces these:AP3094224, 2821, 279769, 2004, 279548, 2796769 ... Show more , 279769VP, 3387812, 3389946, 3398671, 3977394, 695563, 80001 Show less
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Customer:jeffrey from Brookhaven, PA
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
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Customer:Sheryl from North Little Ro, AR
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver
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Customer:Christopher from New Castle, DE
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers, Socket set
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Customer:michael from Darien, CT
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Parts Used:279769
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver
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Customer:Wesley from Cleveland, TX
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Customer:Vernon from Woolwich, ME
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Parts Used:279769
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Customer:micah from CLOQUET, MN
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
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Customer:Phillip M from Remlap, AL
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Customer:Mike from Marysville, WA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver
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Customer:Patrick from Columbia, MD
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Parts Used:279769
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:1- 2 hours
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Manufacturer Part Number: 279769