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johnnyo13
Nov 7, 2007, 10:54 PM
Hi
My question is about the thermal limit switch in my dryer do you really need this, or can I jump it ?

applsvcgirl
Nov 8, 2007, 07:39 AM
Those pesky people at Underwriters Labratories say you do, something about safety and burning down your house (they can be so unreasonable). Now if you have blown the fuse it has blown for a reason, usually poor air circulation. The dryer will function with it jumped out but I would seriously consider (insist) finding the source of the problem. Insurance companies are funny about such things causing house fires. They tend to keep their money if this is the cause of a fire. If you need more help let me know.

johnnyo13
Nov 8, 2007, 05:44 PM
Thank You For The Answer. Now, Do All The Thermal Limit Switches Have The Same Value Or Heat Range? I Found One Where I Work Looks The Same But You Never Know. Here Are The Numbers On The Part 36t21 22346 L210-30f C0217 The Old One's Number Is 36f24j96 Top Line
146062-00 Bottom Line

applsvcgirl
Nov 8, 2007, 06:25 PM
L210 is the maximum operating temperature it can reach or it pops it for good. They are not all rated the same due to the different locations they are placed in different machines (by the way you have some good eyes those are hard to read). The other consideration is yours is sensing the back cabinet temperature where some are sensing actual air temperature as in a Whirlpool. The two aren't the same and since we don't know the operating temperature of the other one I would not interchange them. Most of these are made by Thermo Disk but I don't have any idea what their internal part numbers mean.

parttime
Nov 8, 2007, 06:29 PM
Very well said

johnnyo13
Nov 9, 2007, 07:19 PM
Thank You Applsvcgirl Very Helpful Dryer Is Running But Sometimes Shuts Off Works Again After Cool Down

applsvcgirl
Nov 10, 2007, 03:05 AM
Sounds like you may be shutting down on the motors' internal overload. I would suggest taking the dryer apart and giving it a good vacuuming to prolong the life of the motor.

YORKAPPLIANCES
Jan 28, 2011, 03:23 PM
I got a problem with a gas dryer model#fgq1442eso i changed the board control but the flame is no comes out the thermostat is ok i checked what you thing.