The fuse should be closed for continuity meaning it has a continuous electrical path through it when good.
Amana electric dryer heating element.
In most cases the heating element will have a break in the element if defective.
The heat produced is used to dry the clothes in your dryer.
The thermal fuse is a safety device designed to protect the dryer from overheating.
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The coiled wire on the heating element receives and resists a controlled electric current which allows the wire to heat up.
The fuse is located on the blower housing or at the dryer s heat source such as the heating element on electric drye.
In order to complete this repair you will need a 1 4 inch nut driver and a pair of needle nose pliers.
May need wire connector to install heating element.
If your dryer does not heat first check for a blown thermal fuse on the blower housing before replacing the heating element.
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