LG Dryer Repair - How to Replace the Thermal Fuse

[@JC-dg5vg]

I have used KZbin a ton of times for DIY videos to fix things or what not. This video has to be the BEST one yet. Super easy to follow and very thorough. I even liked the part how Steve shows you how to put everything back together, instead of having to re-watch the video do things in reverse. This was a lot easier. Saved a bunch of money on a repairman or even worse, buying a new dryer without even trying to fix it. Thanks, Steve!

[@FixDotCom]

You're welcome!

[@jpbtodd]

Steve!! I saved hours and probably hundreds$$ by following your step-by-step instructions. The parts were $13 and now my dryer works again!! You're the best instructor - thank you thank you thank you!!

[@ryanmacarthur1299]

All I have to say is thank you so much Steve. Step by step and to the point. The view from inside also was a HUGE help for understanding the components for the belt. Keep up the great work!

[@RallyGreen]

Thank you for this tremendously helpful and clear video! Our Kenmore Elite model 529 dryer recently stopped working and this video gave me all of the information I needed to replace the belt, rollers and tensioner. And with this experience, I wouldn't hesitate to perform future repairs on it. I wish every instructional video was as thorough as this one!

[@Tonyrd3000]

Just got done replacing the thermal fuse, high limit thermostat, and thermistor on an LG DLE3777W dryer (when I researched the fuse on Amazon, it said people also bought the thermostat and thermistor so I bought all three for 27 dollars). Used this video as a step by step guide and it couldn't have been any easier. Thanks for saving us about 700 dollars for a new one.

[@savannamc]

Would you be willing to share the links with me? I thought I'd ordered the right parts but i hadn't

[@IDGAF_PLUS]

I was totally going to scrap my 15 year old dryer after watching a couple of minutes of this video, but then for the hell of it I scrolled down and saw your comment and the fact that you have the exact same machine. I thought hell if he can do it I can do it. Followed the video, ordered the fuse and thermostat together for 10 bucks on Amazon, and boom! Fixed!

[@Tonyrd3000]

@@IDGAF_PLUS Glad I could help someone out. I did this repair in 2020 and the dryer is still working like a champ.

[@IDGAF_PLUS]

Thank you so much for this video! I just fixed my LG DLE3777W dryer by following this video and replacing the fuse and thermostat (which I ordered and received in less than 24 hours from Amazon and at a cost of 10 bucks). I wasn't going to do it. It's a 15 year old machine. I was just going to go out and suck it up and buy a new one. But then saw a comment where someone fixed the exact same machine so I went for it. Your video was bang on perfect. One of the easiest repairs I've ever done. Actually it's good this happened because the lint buildup inside the machine was kind of scary (major fire hazard). Feels so good to keep things going for almost nothing and DIY all the way! KZbin and the community that posts on it absolutely RULES!

[@jackson2x2]

This video was perfect for my dryer. Very thorough and easy to follow instructions. At 9:40 he mentions that while replacing the thermal fuse, one should also replace the high limit thermostat. I wish I had learned this earlier, because I had not purchased a new high limit thermostat, so ended up doing the repair twice (after the new thermal fuse blew because the high limit thermostat was likely the real problem). Works great now!

[@jdrichie1]

How did you know these parts were bad??

[@andresbravo9728]

Thanks for making it look so easy. I like that you explain every detail such as the plugs are color coded. It is one of my biggest fear connecting those things wrong. Thank you.

[@KaronaG]

Just wanted to chime in and say this is such a great video and can be applied to new/different models, just follow the same general steps :) Unfortunately for me, it didn't work, because I learned the real issue was that my outlet was putting out 120V, instead of the full 240V, so I went to replace the fuses and it works! So now I have an extra set of temperature fuses/limiters and confidence to replace it, if ever needed. Thanks!

[@cierramoten5179]

I believe this may be the same issue I am having. My dryer turns on and spins, but no heat or air. It is a brand new dryer, less than a year old. Recently a lot of outlets in our home went out and a repairman came out and said that our fuse box is flawed. So I'm wondering if that's what it may be with my dryer. My question to you is, how did u go about finding the proper fuse for your fuse box for the dryer? And my spots are unmarked on the fuse box, so I don't really know where to begin

[@KaronaG]

@@cierramoten5179 yikes, fortunately for me, my 2 dryer fuses were clearly marked and next to each other. Other than that, I imagine the next thing would be to test individual fuses which sounds incredible inconvenient and annoying, but I'm not sure how else you could determine it. Perhaps if there's any visual indicators on your fuses, you can go with a flashlight and inspect them for any elements that look burnt/damaged/broken

[@joycebenham3846]

Wow I could not have fixed my dryer without your help and saved $1000+...parts $65.00 thank you so much

[@TheCapn23]

This video was a lifesaver! I had a slightly different LG model but just about everything was the same except the control panel connectors. Worked out great!

[@donmartin7447]

This video is awesome. I have a newer gas model DLGX4371K from 2018 and everything was exactly the same as far as disassembly with the exception of the connections for the panel which is self explanatory. Every detail is covered in the instructions. I was replacing the thermal fuse in the blower which requires the same disassembly. Once the part arrived I launched the video and had it up and running in 30 minutes. Thanks for saving me a ton of money! I can only imagine what they charge for that job. For reference my blower thermostat fuse was #6931EL3002M. On Amazon it stated which LG models this part number covered.

[@guscunnilinx4431]

Great video! After about 20 years my dryer stopped heating. Figured I'd try fixing it before spending 1000 bux on a new one. Glad I did! After about $12 in parts and 3 hours of my time, my dryer is working again. Just wanted to add. There are videos out there showing how to go through the exhaust port. Don't do that. Open the thing up and clean it out. With all the lint that was in mine, it was a fire hazard. That is pretty much where I spent most of my time on this project, getting the thing cleaned up. Again, great video, and thanks.

[@rodhogg8858]

Extremely well done. One of the best repair videos I’ve seen.

[@trevorbee4767]

Excellent instructions. I had never taken apart a dryer before and this was perfect. Turned out my problem was the igniter instead of the thermal switch. But the instructions were perfect for taking apart and reassembling the dryer.

[@zschmois]

Like many others, this video was perfect even though my unit was slightly different. I was able to get to the thermal fuse and thermostat, checked for continuity and found that the thermal fuse was blown. Replaced them both since the Amazon listing had both pieces for $11 and now I have a working dryer again. Not just that but i found pounds of gunked up lint that could've cause a fire. Likely the cause of the fuse blowing. Thanks for saving the day.

[@susanwilliams71]

Thank you for your videos I'm a 69 year-old woman and I just repaired my dryer.

[@barryissberner7291]

Excellent simple walk thru. Saved me $375!

[@leahstoddard4184]

Started to follow the video and figured there had to be an easier way. I removed the dryer vent hose (internal tube and external) and changed the thermal fuse that way. Much easier process.

[@tylereveland1870]

Is there a video on that? This does seem a bit intensive

[@jamesp.stansbury8005]

I tried the approach of removing it through the exhaust/vent hole but found that I could not get/keep a screwdriver on the upper screws holding the thermostat and thermal fuse into the heating element manifold. If one works well in braille, or maybe had one of those angle head screwdrivers it could work out. It was easier for me to take the thing apart. The newer model has fewer plug-ins to the control panel and that made things a bit easier. This video is a good clear guide to getting this dissassembled without tearing things up. Dryer fixed!

[@drumstixx67]

This is an excellent video with great instructions! With that said, there is a much easier way (with only one screw to remove) to access these parts as some others have stated. I removed the flexible vent tube and inner vent tube. I then used a small screwdriver to replace both parts. It’s a little tricky to see what you’re doing but having had to take the entire dryer apart for belt replacements before, I can say that accessing this through the vent hole in the back of the dryer was MUCH easier and faster. Great video instruction as usual, though. Thank you!

[@chrissimoes1634]

Music so calming after purchasing a dryer that didn’t work Thanks Steve

[@Bsboots711]

Excellent instructions. I replaced both the thermal fuse and thermostat put it all back together and it worked! Thank You

[@TheMcarrano]

Thank you very much for your easy to follow instruction helped me fix my dryer I appreciate in the methodical thoughtful way you teach.

[@brandyunknown9196]

I cut a larger access hole in the side and accessed it without taking apart everything. After that, I fabricated a nice-looking metal mini door and used a nice hinged metal access panel in case I needed to get back into that area. I made it large enough to fit both hands and arms in comfortably. A pair of tin snips cut right through and I came in on the left side if you're facing the front. Takes about 5 minutes.

[@rondoubt7114]

Great video, your explanation & detailed step by step instructions on disassembling & reassembling very easy to follow. they are a real confidence builder thank you sir

[@pauloliverit80]

Crystal Clear instructions!!! I have a slight different model but this guide is spot on!!! Thank you so much!

[@fradey2002]

Thanks Steve, super clear description of the task. I have changed it myself and saved 100$

[@tridave9811]

This is what makes the internet so valuable. Thank you

[@zipper1399]

extremely well thought out video. Very helpful

[@ericpreister8146]

Great video. Very easy to follow his instructions. This is the best way in my opinion as you have complete access to the thermostat and fuse. The machine comes apart easily and reassembles just as easily. Dryer working again.

[@fanofswitchfoot]

Does it matter which color wire goes on each side of the thermal fuse?

[@paulj3020]

Excellent video. It was very helpful. Thanks

[@NORTHERNROVER1]

This is a really great video. Your instructions and demonstration on how to do this is top notch. Thank you!

[@brandoncook4040]

Thank you saved me a lot of money

[@LeoSweeney-uu7vm]

Awesome video! Super helpful

[@TheSkinking]

Good video! But one thing I would like to add, and that is the failure of the engineers to simply put the fuse and the high limit on the other side of the heating mechanism and make an access door for service.

[@denisesmith7636]

I'm wondering if my dryer is fixable ... We had an electrical short and now the dryer will not turn on. The "light" in the drum comes on but the actual power button will not turn the dryer on so I'm HOPING it could be this thermal fuse ? And hoping it is not a complete electrical fry of the mother board and if this is a somewhat easy fix I'd much rather do that than get a brand new dryer (it is 11 years old and similar to this pictured in video ... Help !!

[@eribertomontanez5957]

I connect the thermo and thermofuse but don't get hot. You think that maybe I connect the cables wrong. I wasn't sure if the cables in the thermofuse was ok. Please can you help me

[@aebrissette7948]

How do I find the exact part number for the thermal fuse and high limit thermostat for my LG dryer? Contacted customer support and he said he could not find it for my model DLGX3471V? Very frustrated!

[@Andrew-zf3mr]

Thank you sir

[@pollydor07]

Thank you so much . I have LG dryer also

[@FixDotCom]

Most welcome 😊

[@rodneyalaking8241]

Step one: call a dryer repairman to save time and your sanity. Step two: open and drink beer. Step three: write check to repair guy.

[@charlesleslie4752]

Can it not be replaced through the side access panel?

[@FixDotCom]

Are you referring to the side vent knock out ? Our model did not have a side access panel to remove.

[@anthonysamra7777]

Great Video!

[@jorgeg528]

GE couldn't have made it any harder to replace such a small part

[@1979israel]

I replaced the thermostat without taking apart the whole machine...just removing the vent hose and tube...but is good video to remove other parts.

[@hismusicnme]

Thanks for the heads up! Is there a video or instructions some where you can point me to, to do this? I have heard a few people say the same thing.

[@williejohnson8928]

Thanks

[@sridharnatarajan]

This is a fantastic video…but it did not fix the issue of my dryer not turning on :(

[@ultrahighgain412]

What is the part number for the high limit thermostat?

[@ejonp]

Great video, but WARNING: my unit has a SteamDryer water reservoir on the top left. This has two extra screws from the front holding the panel on. You have to remove the drawer by pulling up on the tab on the bottom, then remove the screws to get the panel off.

[@Doodsaplenty]

wonder why you couldn’t just change it by removing the vent tube

[@MisterBinx]

My family in Mexico was telling me their dryer doesn't heat. I checked it. Horrible ventilation and it's hot as hell here. 99% sure the thermal fuse broke. I hope I can find the part here.

[@Eric-xr3xx]

LG gets an "F" for making me disassemble my entire Dryer for a $10 part failure. Really incredibly poor design practice here. There's no reason this thermal fuse couldn't have been much more easily accessible.

[@robertostrom5675]

This was easy?!?! He took the whole damn thing apart.

[@Tonyplat98]

Can't they just put it somewhere easier to access? I mean put a small door on that fuse this is insane what you have to go through just to replace a fuse.... LG sorry but your design sucks...

[@handsofgodd]

You never showed the difference between the old one and the new one with the ohm meter !!

[@SacrosanctGospel]

If there is a vital fuse in this dryer that will most likely need occasional replacement, why in the world did the designing engineers neglect to flip the healing element fuse assembly and create a removable plate in the side panel for easy access. So dumb!

[@Desmondbrown73]

Don’t watch this video, you will tear your whole dryer apart piece by piece, take the vent out of the back and remove the side circular compartment so you can use both hands to replace them in less than a minute. I can’t believe I even watch this video, this guy needs to start thinking outside of the box literally

[@iishyxvietxboyii1]

There has to be a faster way…

[@77cyclops]

ridiculous

[@stupickles1]

All I did was remove the rear exhaust and use one arm with a screw driver to remove the parts. No need to take apart the entire thing.