I don't know though I wouldn't be surprised, there could even be more than one. Overheating of the heating element due to reduced airflow or shorts is usually covered by a bimetal breaker but I would expect to find a thermal fuse fitted in close contact with the motor.
If the dryer isn't working, you will probably need to at least partially dismantle it to find the fault...
SOURCE: location of thermal fuse on whirlpool estate gas dryer
if this is a gas dryer and the ignitor is working the thermal fuse is fine.need more info .dose the valve coils make any clicking noisecheck with ohm meter to see if coils open/also is gas on
SOURCE: location of the thermal fuse on the kenmore gas dryer 80
It is mounted on the rear of the dryer on the blower housing.
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SOURCE: Where is the thermal fuse located on the Performa
Hi. The fuse is mounted directly on the heater element, in between the heater duct, and duct exhaust.
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SOURCE: Whirlpool Cabrio model WED6200SW1 clothes dryer
There are two thermistors (thermal sensors) in this dryer; one is the outlet thermistor located on the blower housing and the other is the inlet thermistor located on the heating element housing as an integral part of the high-limit thermostat.
These thermistors are negative coefficient type and monitors the dryer temperature on their locations according to their resistance which varies inversely with the temperature. The resistance drops as the temperature rises and rises as temperature drops.
One or both of the thermistors has an open connection or high resistance which makes the electronic control board thinks that the dryer temperature is low no matter how high it is. The electronic control board then doesn't cycle the heater relay and continue to turn on the heating element. The dryer temperature continues to rise and this blows the thermal fuse.
Make sure the thermistors are connected snugly. Remember that loose or open connection means high (infinite) resistance which makes the electronic control thinks of low dryer temperature. Measure the resistance of each thermistor then refer to the tables below. Replace the thermistor if the resistance reading doesn't comply with the table.
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Item #2986 (OEM Part)
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Thermal fuse. If the dryer overheats, this device stops the flow of electricity to the heat source and/or the entire dryer. It is located on the blower housing and cannot be reset. The most common cause for overheating is a vent tube clogged with lint, a birds nest or other debris.
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