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    Jan 27, 2008, 02:22 PM
    Maytag Performa Dryer won't turn on
    Our Maytag dryer - Model # pyet344ayw performa - which is 3 yrs old, quit running/turning on. I've checked the power breaker and have read online to look for burnt wires, etc. A lot of forums say to replace the thermal fuse if you get anything other than a ' 0 ' reading on your OHM meter. Problem is, I get a ' 0 '. So, what should me next step be? I've checked the power source to the outlet and I get a reading that tells me there is current running to the outlet. I looked and there are no burnt wires, so I am at a loss. Is it safe to presume the thermal fuse is bad and should be replaced?
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    Jan 27, 2008, 04:03 PM
    Try jumpering around the thermal fuse. If it now runs, the fuse is bad and needs to be replaced. DO NOT LEAVE THE JUMPER IN PLACE OF A PERMANENT FIX!!
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