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    dryerinny Posts: 9, Reputation: 1
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    #1

    Sep 14, 2011, 08:36 AM
    Where to buy a safety thermostat for a fridgidaire gas dryer?
    Can I use a safety thermostat that's L200-70f even though the one that was in it is L180-40f
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    Sep 14, 2011, 01:57 PM
    I wouldn't. I don't know what the numbers mean but if I had to guess I would guess that the original came on at 40 and shut off at 180. Therefore the L200-70 would be on at 70 and off at 200. You can see the problem.

    Why not get the correct part?
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    Sep 14, 2011, 04:02 PM
    Try here:
    Click Dryer Parts, Frigidare and so on:
    Appliance Parts Pros.com Discount Appliance Parts ? Appliance Repair Parts
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    Sep 14, 2011, 05:06 PM
    Well for one thing there's about a 70 dollar price difference and when I talked to my local repair shop they say it cross refs with a L285-70f so I thought if it could be over by 105 why can't it go over by 20 and I can save some money because the L180-40f sells for around 77 to 97 dollars and the L200-70f sells for $8.60 so you can see why I would like to know if I can use it
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    #5

    Sep 14, 2011, 06:51 PM
    Is this it:
    36T21 11569 L180-40F - N.Closed 15Amp Thermal disc

    $3.95?
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    Sep 15, 2011, 02:48 AM
    Someone is trying to rip you off because that t-stat is cheap. DrTom4444
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    Sep 15, 2011, 04:35 AM
    Well stratmando that's not it but thanks for looking and drtom4444 I don't think anyone is trying to rip me off these are the prices I have found on the web the L285-70f that my local repair shop is trying to sell me is $21.00 I have a part number if that would help its 5308015399 and like said I have found it from $69.00 to $97.00 I am just trying to save some money because I have found every other one for much less any help would be greatly appreciated
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    Sep 15, 2011, 05:17 AM
    May just be an expensive item:
    FRIGIDAIRE 5308015399 Sfty Thermostat, AP2152884 | AppliancePartsPros.com
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    Sep 15, 2011, 05:34 AM
    What is model number of dryer?
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    Sep 15, 2011, 05:48 AM
    You can call the Frigidaire parts' line @ (800) 599-7569 and place a direct order. Since they are direct suppliers, they should be able to quote you baseline price. Just be sure to have your unit model number on-hand when you place the order. Hope this helps!

    Best of luck!

    Chris Polk
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    Sep 15, 2011, 11:26 AM
    Ok the model number is fridgidaire FDG648GHSO it looks like ill have to pay the 70 plus dollars for it I was hopeing someone could tell me for sure if I could use the L200-70f in its place but thank you to all who tried to help
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    Sep 15, 2011, 03:00 PM
    Does it look like the one on my 7:17 Post, can you provide Model of Dryer?
    Sounds like you want to use a different part because it is cheaper, If it works it would be a great savings.
    They call it a Safety Thermostat, likely for a reason, A different part may? Be less safe?
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    Sep 17, 2011, 11:30 AM
    OK I tested the safety thermostat on a digital multimeter set at 200 oms and it reads 01.0 and if I hold it there for a few it reads 00.9 so is the part still good or is it bad thanks
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    Sep 17, 2011, 04:13 PM
    It is good. DrTom4444
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