NO!! This needs to be said!! An hour and a half, watching UMPTEEN other videos, I was about the burn it all down. Lmao then you came along and saved me! I COULD SEE WHAT YOU WERE DOING!! I could understand what you were saying and appreciate your layman’s term explanations. It’s why I’m here, to learn!! You, my friend ARE THE BEES KNEES!! Thank you, thank you, thank you a thousand times!

@BackTheAMD

2 жыл бұрын

Guuuuurl, same!!!!! Lol I was about to buy the kit and then a thermostat that had that weird L thing so I wouldn’t mess things up, but with this video I actually got it and didn’t have to buy extra stuff. Thanks for the video!!!!!

Thank you for making me feel like I wasn't going crazy!!! Super quick fix in seriously 2 minutes!!!!!!

Thank you so much. Like other commentors you saved me a lot of money and made me a more confident DIY homeowner. 😊

Thank you for doing this and other appliance videos. I have little to no appliance repair skills. The instruction sheet that came with the 279816 Thermal Cutoff Kit was hard for me to understand. This saved me a lot of money because I did it myself with Appliance Parts Pros help.

I followed every step to the letter and it works perfectly. Thank you for this awesome video.

Really great video. Nice and clear, SO much better than the manufacturer videos! Nicely done. I'm pretty confident it will be no problem, thanks!

Hi Matt, Just wanted to thank you for the instructions. They were spot on and I replaced these and the heating element which I found how to do on another of your videos. Probably took me maybe 30 minutes start to finish and my dryer is heating again! I really appreciate your videos. Thank you, I love taking care of these things myself and I couldn't have done it without your help. Many blessings to you! Tamra

@appliancepartspros

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I'm so glad we could help.

Thanks! You just saved me a boatload in getting someone to repair it for me and I got to see how to do it myself!

@appliancepartspros

9 жыл бұрын

lustandcyanide Glad the video helped you get the dryer up and running!

Great job on this video, glad I watched it twice before starting the change out.

I followed your directions exactly and fixed my dryer. The lower thermostat replacement was most helpful. Thanks.

Thanks for providing the visual. I only needed to cut one wire, the orange one. I put the gold connector on it. The jump wire fits the gold connector w/o any cutting.

@admiralcapn

4 жыл бұрын

I've done it that way before too. My guess is they prefer to have the "big" voltage (240V going to the other side of the heater) carried by the direct connection of the spade instead of having to go through the off-shoot spade to the side. Still seems like that offshoot has plenty of cross-sectional area to be sufficient.

Great video! The instructions that came with the kit were pretty confusing. Thanks for the easy instructions!

@appliancepartspros

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad the video helped you get the dryer fixed!

thanks for the video, it was a tremendous help!

You can test them for continuity with a meter. If they do not have continuity they are bad and need to be replaced.

Thanks!!! Very easy to follow.

Thanks I needed to see this

Hi, what's the reason they've updated the hi limit stat from the old style? Does the new one have better function? I ordered the hi limit stat/thermal cut off kit and I also have the same IRWIN wire cutter/stripper/crimper. Do you know what settings to use on the tool so I don't risk overcrimping or cut into the wires? Thanks!

Thank you so much!

I HAVE A KITCHEN AID ELEC DRYER AND THE PROBLEM IS THE DRY WON'T SHUT OFF IT KEEP ON GOING

Thanks for the instructions. Question: as I️ was replacing my high limit thermostat, I️ noticed that my old thermostat does not have the small orange wire. Only the two large red wire connections. What is the small orange wire for and how do I️ go about replacing the thermostat without I‎t? Hopefully that made sense! Cheers.

@appliancepartspros

6 жыл бұрын

We'll be glad to help you figure out what's going on there. We offer free technical advice even days a week. You can give us a call at 1-877-477-7278 or you can chat us at our website: www.appliancepartspros.com/. We will need your model number, which you can locate using this tool on our website: www.appliancepartspros.com/modelnumber_locator.aspx

@AikiNinja1

4 жыл бұрын

SAME HERE! Looks like someone did some splicing with the orange wire.

@hopkinshotwheelsautomobile4323

3 жыл бұрын

Mine also

I don't have the orange wire, only the 2 red ones. Do I just run the jumper from the bottom terminal on the thermostat to the element terminal? In the meantime, I installed the cutoff with the original thermostat and it's working fine.

I have a whirlpool dryer. I notice that is was overheating and would turn off. i order the fuse and the one underneath the fuse with the 4 prongs also the Thermal Cut off thermostat timer and the one above as well. I check continuity and omhs on all 4 everyone was meter well. But that didn't fix my problem no sir, the heating element stop heating, I order one replaced my old one. Bam! still no heat! moved up to my setting and checked the dial housing and cleaned it up a little since it tested well. it clicks it moves. all I have is air. Help please!

What happens if I don’t have the orange wire? Do I just hook up the jumper wire?

what if we have a white and black wire with a small female plug that attaches to the heating element terminal. Is that the same as the orange terminal you talk about?

@appliancepartspros

6 жыл бұрын

We'd be happy to help you out with that! We offer free technical advice and diagnosis. You can give us a call at 1-877-477-7278 or you can chat us at our website: www.appliancepartspros.com/. We will need your model number so we can look up the schematics for your unit to give you accurate advice, which you can locate using this tool on our website: www.appliancepartspros.com/modelnumber_locator.aspx

My bottom thermostat works, my neighbor broke my top one. I replaced the top one from the kit but it seems to be working. do I have to replace the bottom one?

@appliancepartspros

7 жыл бұрын

The manufacturer suggest replacing the kit all at once.

Thank you for the instructions. I found the written instructions for wiring the new thermostat came with the kit to be confusing.

@appliancepartspros

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad the video helped you out!

@schdrickcole2560

4 жыл бұрын

I just found your video unfortunately I tried to follow the instructions. I didn’t cut the ends off the jumper wire and I believe I’ve shortened out the timer any suggestions bc I have no power now. Any advice would be helpful before I have to replace my wife’s dryer. If you can feel my pain!

THANK YOU!!!

@appliancepartspros

9 жыл бұрын

Poeticmuse Wynne Glad the video helped you get the dryer fixed!

@hipoe88

9 жыл бұрын

yes!

@alissah2319

7 жыл бұрын

F

the wire is burnt off at the thermal cut off on my dryer will this kit fix that ?

@appliancepartspros

8 жыл бұрын

+dennis waterhouse The wire included in this kit is not for the thermal cut off, it is a jumper wire used on the thermostat. If you burnt a terminal you would have to replace it and any wire that was damaged.

Is there a way to test these to make sure the're bad?

@fortyeighter

6 жыл бұрын

Of course, just use a multimeter to check for continuity.

can the wires be soldered ?

@fortyeighter

6 жыл бұрын

Of course they can,

I did this repair. It still does not heat. What else could it be?

@appliancepartspros

8 жыл бұрын

+Tea 1 There are a few things that could cause no heat, I cannot cover it all here. You can post the problem along with the appliance model number on our repair forum and the techs can help you troubleshoot the problem.

My thermostat doesn't have an orange wire also. Our dryer has been running for over 10 yrs without it. Can I assume it isn't needed? Please answer yes or no and not the generic message about calling you guys. Just need that question answered.

@appliancepartspros

6 жыл бұрын

That would depend on what model you have, and how much it has in common with this one. Even if it uses this same thermal cut off kit, it may not be exactly the same as this dryer model. A single part can be compatible with hundreds of different appliances. This part is actually compatible with almost 5000 different dryer models. We film the part on a single appliance model to serve as an example of the repair, but there may be slight variations in the process for different models. To answer specific questions about specific models, we would need to know your model number so that we can consult a diagram of your unit. That's why we recommend that people call in and talk to one of our agents. They can take the model number, look up the schematics, and talk you through any issues or questions you may be having.

my thermal fuse keeps blowing. the hose is now routed out the window to insure that wasn't the problem. but it still blows. what could it be. dust thing is clean.

@appliancepartspros

8 жыл бұрын

+Delrico Alexander Make sure all the ducting inside and outside the dryer is clean, also check for worn or damaged seals. Also make sure the blower is not damaged and that it is securely attached to the motor shaft.