KitchenAid Fuse, Thermal Fuse & Breaker Parts

Dryer high limit thermostat and thermal fuse kit. If the dryer does not heat the most common cause is a blown thermal fuse. Both the thermostat and fuse can be tested to determine if either is defective.352 F fuse. L146.1-44.4c thermostat.

Heating element thermal cut-off (thermal fuse) 360 degrees and high-limit thermostat 250 degrees. The thermal fuse is a safety device designed to protect the dryer from overheating. A multimeter can be used to test the fuse. Always check the dryer venting when replacing a blown thermal fuse.

The fuse can be tested using a multimeter meter

Dryer thermal fuse (or thermal limiter). This fuse is located on the exhaust duct. If the dryer overheats, the thermal fuse opens to cut off power to the dryer. The thermal fuse cannot be reset--if the thermal fuse is open, it must be replaced.

Thermal fuse

Dishwasher thermal fuse (or bi-metal fuse) assembly. The thermal fuse opens to cut off power to the dishwasher if the dishwasher overheats. If the thermal fuse fails, the dishwasher will not start. If the thermal fuse has failed, first investigate what caused the dishwasher to overheat.

Thermal fuse

Thermal fuse

Thermal cut-off fuse. Opens at 170C/335F

Thermal Fuse

Thermal Cut Out Fuse Kit

Fuse kit with wire harness. Comes with installation instructions. NOTE: Do not reuse the old harness. The thermal fuse fails to cut off power to the dishwasher if the dishwasher overheats. If the thermal fuse fails, the dishwasher won't start.

If your dishwasher has an unpleasant odor, we recommend cleaning it with Affresh dishwasher cleaner. This cleaner also improves dishwasher performance by removing soap buildup.

Thermal cut-out (fuse)

Switch, safety thermostat (lower)