Dryer Parts [Lifetime Warranty] 3977394 Dryer Thermal Fuse Replacement - Compatible with Whirlpool Kenmore Dryers - Replaces 80001 279548 695563 2796769 279769VP 3387812 3389946 3398671 AP3094224 PS334278 EAP334278
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3977394 dryer thermal fuse replacement mounted on a metal bracket for Whirlpool and Kenmore dryers.
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[Lifetime Warranty] 3977394 Dryer Thermal Fuse Replacement - Compatible with Whirlpool Kenmore Dryers - Replaces 80001 279548 695563 2796769 279769VP 3387812 3389946 3398671 AP3094224 PS334278 EAP334278

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3977394 Dryer Thermal Fuse Replacement

Key Features

  • Critical Safety Overheat Protection: Designed as a non-resettable safety device that permanently "blows" to break the electrical circuit if the dryer internal temperature exceeds a safe limit (typically 196°F).
  • High-Conductivity Terminals: Features two 1/4-inch male spade terminals for a secure, low-resistance connection to the dryer's wiring harness, ensuring consistent power delivery.
  • Durable Heat-Resistant Housing: The fuse body is constructed from high-grade, flame-retardant plastic designed to withstand the high-vibration environment of the blower housing.
  • Quick Restoration: Provides an affordable and straightforward solution to restore dryer functionality without the need for expensive professional repairs.

Replaces / Cross-Reference Part Numbers

  • AP3094224
  • PS334278
  • 279769VP
  • 3389946
  • 3398671
  • 695563
  • 80001
  • 279548
  • AH334278
  • EAP334278

Compatibility & Fitment

This thermal fuse is one of the most widely used safety components in the appliance industry. It is compatible with most 29-inch wide dryers built by Whirlpool Corporation, including:

  • Whirlpool & Kenmore: Fits a vast majority of 70, 80, 90, and 110-series residential dryers.
  • Maytag: Compatible with Centennial and Bravos models produced after 2006.
  • Additional Brands: Fits KitchenAid, Estate, Roper, Inglis, Crosley, Admiral, and Amana dryers.
  • Note: This fuse is typically located on the blower wheel housing. If your dryer has two fuses on the heater box, this may be the one paired with the high-limit thermostat.

When to Replace

  • Dryer Won't Start: On most electric dryers, a blown thermal fuse will prevent the motor from turning over entirely to prevent fire hazards.
  • No Heat: On some gas dryers, the drum may still spin, but the igniter will not glow or release gas if the thermal fuse has failed.
  • Testing for Failure: Use a multimeter to test for "continuity." If the meter does not beep or shows "OL" (Open Line) when touching both terminals, the fuse is blown and must be replaced.

Installation Tips

  • Safety First: CRITICAL: Unplug the dryer from the wall outlet or turn off the circuit breaker before removing the back panel.
  • Identify the Cause: PRO TIP: Thermal fuses rarely blow without a reason. Before installing the new fuse, check your dryer vent hose for clogs. A blocked vent is the #1 cause of overheating and blown fuses.
  • Check the High-Limit Thermostat: Often, the high-limit thermostat (located near the fuse) fails at the same time. It is highly recommended to inspect or replace both as a pair to ensure a permanent repair.
  • Vacuum the Blower: While the back panel is off, take a moment to vacuum out the lint buildup around the blower wheel and motor area to improve airflow and prevent the new fuse from blowing.
Brand Model Number
Replaces 2004, 2821, 279548, 279769VP, 2796769, 3387812, 3389946, 3390291, 3398671, 695563, 80001, AH334278, AP3094224, EA334278, EAP334278, PD00002485, PS334278, SET184, WP3390291
Admiral AGD4675YQ2, AGD4675YQ3
Amana 1DNET3205TQ0, 7493-LEM437, NGD4655EW1, NGD4655EW2, NGD4705EW1
Crosley BYCWD6274W3, BYCWD6274W4
Estate TEDS680BN0, TEDS680BN1, TEDS680BQ1, TEDS680BW0, TEDS680BW1
Kenmore 1107012511, 1107012512, 11060052990, 11060052991, 11060056990, 11060056991, 11060072990, 11060072991, 11060092990, 11060092991, 11060094990, 11060094991, 11060096990, 11060096991, 11060097990, 11060901990, 11060902990, 11060904990, 11060907990, 11060912990, 11060922990, 11060924990, 11060927990, 11060932990, 11060936990, 11060942990, 11060952990, 11060954990, 11060956990, 11060957990, 11060972990, 11060982990, 11060992990, 11060994990, 11060996990, 11060997990, 11062032100, 11062036100, 11062042100, 11062052100, 11062054100, 11062056100, 11062062100, 11062062101, 11062062102, 11062062103, 11062064100, 11062064101, 11062064102, 11062064103, 11062066100, 11062066101, 11062066102, 11062066103, 11062082100, 11062082101, 11062082102, 11062084100, 11062084101, 11062084102, 11062086100, 11062086101, 11062086102
Kenmore 11062902100, 11062904100, 11062912100, 11062922100, 11062924100, 11062932100, 11062936100, 11062942100, 11062952100, 11062954100, 11062956100, 11062972100, 11062972101, 11062972102, 11062974100, 11062974101, 11062974102, 11062982100, 11062982101, 11062982102, 11062992100, 11062992101, 11062992102, 11062994100, 11062994101, 11062994102, 11062996100, 11062996101, 11062996102, 11063012100, 11063012101, 11063012102, 11063014100, 11063014101, 11063014102, 11063022100, 11063022101, 11063022102, 11063024100, 11063024101, 11063024102, 11063032100, 11063032101, 11063032102, 11063034100, 11063034101, 11063034102, 11063036100, 11063036101, 11063036102, 11063042100, 11063042101, 11063042102, 11063046100, 11063046101, 11063046102, 11063052100, 11063052101, 11063052102, 11063062100, 11063062101, 11063062102, 11063064100, 11063064101, 11063064102, 11063066100, 11063066101, 11063066102
Kenmore 11063912100, 11063932100, 11063932101, 11063932102, 11063942100, 11063942101, 11063942102, 11063952100, 11063952101, 11063952102, 11063954100, 11063954101, 11063954102, 11063956100, 11063956101, 11063956102, 11064082200, 11064082201, 11064082202, 11064084200, 11064084201, 11064084202, 11064086200, 11064086201, 11064086202, 11064872400, 11064872401, 11064882400, 11064882401, 11064892400, 11064892401, 11064894400, 11066952690, 11070222512, 11072332511, 11072332512, 11072342512, 11075102311, 11075132412, 11075202310, 11077132412, 11086405130, 11086864800, 11086874100, 11086984800, 11086992800, 11092962102, 11092964101, 11092964102, 110C72442511, 36396593200, 36396593400
KitchenAid KEYE660WWH0, KEYE664WWH0, KEYE665BAL0
Maytag MET3800TW0, MET3800TW1, MET3800TW2, MET3800XW0, MET3800XW1, MET3800XW2, MGDB755DW0, MGDB755DW2, MGDC200XW4, MGDC215EW0, MGDC215EW1, MGDC215EW2, MGDC300BW0, MGDC300BW1, MGDC400BW0, MGDC400BW1, MGDC400BW2, MGDC415EW0, MGDC415EW1, MGDC415EW2, MGDC555DW1, MGDC555DW2, MGDC555DW3, MGDX500BW0, MGDX500BW1, MGDX500BW2, MGDX655DW1, MGDX655DW2, MGDX6STBW0, MGDX6STBW1, MGD5600TQ0, MGD5620TQ0, MGD5630TQ0, YMEDC700VJ0, YMEDC700VW0, YMET3800TW0, YMET3800TW1, YMET3800TW2, YMET3800XW0, YMET3800XW1, YMET3800XW2
Roper EL2020WW0, EL6050VW0, REL3422AW0, REL3612BW0, REL3612BW1, REL3636AW0, REL4422AW0, REL4432AW0, REL4434AW0, REL4622BL0, REL4622BL1, REL4622BW0, REL4622BW1, REL4632BL0, REL4632BL1, REL4632BQ0, REL4632BQ1, REL4632BW0, REL4632BW1, REL4634BL0, REL4634BL1, REL4634BW0, REL4634BW1, REL4636BL0, REL4636BL1, REL4636BW0, REL4636BW1, REL5646AW0, REX5636AL1, REX5636AW0, REX5636AW1, REX6646AL1, REX6646AW0, REX6646AW1
Whirlpool 1CWGD4800DQ0, 3LER5434BN1, 3LER5434BQ1, 3LER5434BW1, 3LER5434DN0, 3LER5434DN1, 3LER5434DQ0, 3LER5434DQ1, 3LER5434DW0, 3LER5434DW1, 3RLEQ8033SW0, 3RLEQ8033SW1, 3XLEC8647KQ1, 3XLEQ8000KQ0, 3XLEQ8000KQ1, 3XLER5437KQ0, 3XLER5437KQ1, 3XLER5437KQ2, 3XLER5437KQ5, 3XWED5705SW0, 3XWED5705SW1, 3XWED5705SW2, 3XWED5705SW3, 4GWGD4900YQ4, 4GWGD4900YQ5, 6LE5700XSW0, 6LER5434BQ0, 6LER5434BW0, 7MWET3300EQ1, 7MWET4027HW0, CEE2990AG1, CEE2990AN1, CEE2990AW1, GEC9858HZ0, JV020000, JV020080, JWP21000, JWP21080, LE3000XSW0, LE3300XSW0, LE4400XWW0, LE4440XWW0, LE4440XWW1, LE5200XTW0, LE5200XTW1, LE5320XTW0, LE5530XSW0, LE5530XSW1, LE5550XTG0, LE5550XTN0, LE5550XTW0, LE5600XSW0, LE5600XSW1, LE5650XMW1, LE5650XMW2, LE5700XSNW, LE5700XSW0, LE5705XPW1, LE5720XSW0, LE5720XSW1, LE5750XMW1, LE5790XSW0, LE5790XSW1, LE5795XPW1, LE5800XPW1, LE5800XSN3, LE5800XSW0, LE5800XSW1, LE5800XSW2, LE5800XSW3, LE5805XPW0, LE5810XPW0, LE5950XSW0
Whirlpool LE6055XSW0, LE6055XSW1, LE6090XSW0, LE6090XSW1, LE6090XTW0, LE6098XSW0, LE6098XTW0, LE6098XTW1, LE6150XSN1, LE6400XSW0, LE6600XSW0, LE6680XSW0, LE6800XSW0, LE6800XTW0, LE6810XSW0, LE6880XSW0, LE6880XSW1, LE6880XTW0, LE6880XTW1, LE7000XSW0, LE7000XTW0, LE7010XSW0, LE7080XSW0, LE7080XSW1, LE7080XTW0, LE7080XTW1, LE7680XSW0, LE7680XSW2, LE7700XWW0, LE7760XWW0, LE7800XSN2, LE7800XSW0, LE7800XSW1, LE7800XSW2, LE7800XSW3, LE7800XW2, LE8600XWW0, LE8650XWW0, LE8860XWQ0, LE9300XTW0, LEC6646AN0, LEC6646AN1, LEC6646AQ0, LEC6646AQ1, LEC6646AW0, LEC6646AW1, LEC6646AZ1, LEC6848AN0, LEC6848AN1, LEC6848AN2, LEC6848AQ0, LEC6848AQ2, LEC6848AW0, LEC6848AW1, LEC6848AW2, LEC6848AZ1, LEC6848AZ2, LEC7858AN0, LEC7858AN1, LEC7858AQ0, LEC7858AQ1, LEC7858AW0, LEC7858AW1, LEC7858AZ0, LEC7858AZ1, LEE9848BQ0, LEE9848BQ1, LEE9848BZ0, LEE9848BZ1, LEN3434AW0, LEN3624BN0, LEN3624BN1, LEN3624BW0, LEN3624BW1, LEP6646AN1, LEP6646AW0, LEP6646AW1, LEP6848AN1, LEP6848AW0, LEP6848AW1, LEP7858AN1, LEP7858AW0, LEP7858AW1, LER2614BW0, LER2614BW1, LER3424AW0, LER3624BW0, LER3624BW1, LER4434AN0, LER4434AW0, LER4436AW0, LER5434AW0, LER5624BN0, LER5624BN1, LER5624BW0, LER5624BW1, LER6634BN0, LER6634BN1, LER6634BQ0, LER6634BQ1, LER6634BW1, LER6646BN0, LER6646BN1, LER6646BW0, LER6646BW1, LER6848AN1, LER6848AW0, LER6848AW1, LER7646AN0, LER7646AN1, LER7646AQ0, LER7646AQ1, LER7646AW0, LER7646AW1, LER7646AZ0, LER7646AZ1, LER7858AN1, LER7858AW0, LER7858AW1
Whirlpool LET5434AQ0, LET5434AW0, LET5436AW0, LET5624BN0, LET5624BN1, LET5624BQ0, LET5624BQ1, LET5624BW0, LET5624BW1, LET6634AN1, LET6634AQ0, LET6634AQ1, LET6634AW0, LET6634AW1, LET6638AN1, LET6638AW0, LET6638AW1, LET7646AQ0, LET7646AQ1, LET7646AW0, LET7646AZ1, LET7848AQ0, LET7848AQ1, LET7848AW0, LET7848AZ1, LET8858AN1, LET8858AQ0, LET8858AQ1, LET8858AW0, LET8858AW1, LET8858AZ0, LET8858AZ1, LEV4434AW0, LEV4436AW0, LEV4624BG0, LEV4624BN0, LEV4624BW0, LEV5634AG1, LEV5634AN1, LEV5634AW0, LEV5634AW1, LEV5638AW0, LEV5644AW0, LEV6634BN0, LEV6634BN1, LEV6634BQ0, LEV6634BQ1, LEV6634BW0, LEV6634BW1, LEV6646AW0, LEV6848AW0, LEV7646AN1, LEV7646AW0, LEV7646AW1, LEV7858AW0, LGR3634JW2, LT7004XTW0, LT7004XTW1, LT7004XVW0, LT7000XVW0, LTE6234AN0, LTE6234AN1, LTE6234AN2, LTE6234AW0, LTE6234AW1, LTE6234AW2, LTE6234DQ3, LTE6234DQ4, LTE6234DQ5, LTE6234DQ6, LTE6234DT3, LTE6234DT4, LTE6234DT5, LTE6234DT6, LTE6243AN2, LTE6243AW2, LTE7245AN0, LTE7245AW0
Whirlpool OEM2-GEQ8858JQ1, OEM2-GEQ8858JT1, OEM3-GEQ8858JQ1, OEM3-GEQ8858JT1, TEDL200AW0, TEDL200BW0, TEDL200WW0, TEDL400AW0, TEDL400BW0, TEDL400WW0, TEDL400WW1, TEDL600WW0, TEDL640AW0, TEDL640BW0, TEDL640BW1, TEDL660WW0, TEDL680AW0, WET3300SQ0, WET3300SQ1, WET3300SQ2, WET3300XQ0, WET3300XQ1, WET3300XQ2, WET4027EW0, WET4027EW1, WET4027HW0, WETLV27FW0, WETLV27HW0, WETLV27HW1, WGD4810EW1, WGD4815EW1, WGD4900YQ4, WGD4900YQ5, WGD4915EW2, WGD4916FW0, WGD4975EW0, WGD4975EW1, WGD4985EW0, WGD4995EW0, WGD4995EW1, WGD7000DW1, WGD7300DW1, YGEQ9800LW0, YGEQ9800LW1, YGEQ9800PW0, YGEQ9800PW1, YGEQ9800PW2, YGEW9868KL0, YGEW9868KL1, YGEW9868KL2, YGEW9868KL3, YGEW9868KQ0, YGEW9868KQ1, YGEW9868KQ2, YGEW9868KQ3, YLEQ8850KQ0, YLEQ8850KQ1, YLTE6234DQ3, YLTE6234DQ4, YLTE6234DQ5, YLTE6234DQ6, YWET3300SQ0, YWET3300SQ1, YWET3300SQ2, YWET3300XQ0, YWET3300XQ1, YWET3300XQ2, YWET4027EW0, YWET4027EW1, YWET4027HW0

FAQ

This thermal fuse is compatible with select Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, and Estate dryers. Compatible models include 1CWGD4800DQ0, 3CE2910XSW1, 3LER5434DN0, and Kenmore 110-series dryers such as 11060052990, 11060052991, 11060094990, 11060097990, 11060924990, 11062972100, and 11086894800. To confirm fitment, match your dryer's model number and the original fuse part number.
This part replaces 3977394, 80001, 279548, 695563, 2796769, 279769VP, 3387812, 3389946, 3398671, AP3094224, PS334278, EAP334278, 8318268, 3392519, 3403140, 279769, 2821, and 2004. Always verify compatibility using your dryer model number and the part number found in your service literature.
This thermal fuse is a safety device that opens the circuit if the dryer overheats. It interrupts power to the heating system when temperatures exceed safe limits. If the fuse has blown, the dryer will typically stop heating while the drum continues to tumble.
Common symptoms include a dryer that runs but produces no heat, clothes taking longer than normal to dry, or a dryer that overheated before the heat stopped. Because a blown fuse is often caused by restricted airflow, inspect the vent hose, wall duct, lint screen housing, and exterior vent cap before replacing the part.
The most common cause is overheating due to poor airflow. Root causes include a clogged lint screen path, a crushed or blocked vent hose, lint buildup inside the cabinet or blower housing, or a stuck exterior vent flap. Additionally, a failing cycling thermostat, high-limit thermostat, or heating element issue can contribute to overheating.
Replacing this fuse is a moderate repair that typically takes 20 to 45 minutes. You will need a screwdriver or nut driver to access the rear or internal panels, and a multimeter to test the old fuse for continuity. Always unplug the dryer before service, and if you have a gas model, shut off the gas supply.
Yes. Before installation, test the old fuse for continuity and inspect the entire venting system for restrictions. After installation, verify that the exhaust is strong at the outside vent. If the new fuse fails quickly, inspect the cycling thermostat, high-limit thermostat, blower wheel, and heating element, as replacing the fuse alone will not resolve an underlying overheating issue.