Amana Electric Dryer Heating Element

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Amana electric dryer heating element.

If your dryer does not heat first check for a blown thermal fuse on the blower housing before replacing the heating element. Millions of families today rely on amana washers and dryers to keep their clothes clean and fresh. The fuse is located on the blower housing or at the dryer s heat source such as the heating element on electric drye. The coiled wire on the heating element receives and resists a controlled electric current which allows the wire to heat up.

The thermal fuse is a safety device designed to protect the dryer from overheating. May need wire connector to install heating element. The fuse should be closed for continuity meaning it has a continuous electrical path through it when good. Rs or at the burner on gas models.

In order to complete this repair you will need a 1 4 inch nut driver and a pair of needle nose pliers. 4 3 out of 5 stars 451. In most cases the heating element will have a break in the element if defective.