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    Nov 29, 2011, 03:55 PM
    Fridgadaire dryer
    Can the thermal limiter be by passed safely in this dryer (model gler341as2)?
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    Nov 29, 2011, 04:02 PM
    Hi raymond and welcome, It's never safe to by-pass any safety device, the limiter is there to stop the dryer from overheating and causing a fire. There not expensive or hard to replace so go that route. Good luck
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    Nov 29, 2011, 04:32 PM
    My dryer heater element heats for 15 seconds then cuts off. The temp never gets above 150. Based on your experience is the thermal limiter bad or the thermostat?
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    Nov 29, 2011, 06:19 PM
    Hi raymond, I'd first pull the dryer out from the wall and unhook the vent and run a cycle, sounds like your vent needs cleaned.

    As far as changing parts, it's a simple check with a volt/ohm meter to check if a limiter or stat is bad, waste of money to just buy parts to try. Post back with anymore questions. Good luck
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