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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Gas Dryer Thermal Fuse Replacement Part # WP3392519 
Whirlpool Gas Dryer Thermal Fuse Replacement Part # WP3392519
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$19.49Estimated Savings
$112.5003:16
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the thermal fuse on a Whirlpool gas dryer (model #WGD49STBW2). The most common reason for replacing the fuse is if the dryer stops mid-cycle.
This fuse replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
This fuse replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
Step By Step Instructions
1
Whirlpool Gas Dryer - WGD49STBW2
2
Dryer Thermal Fuse Replacement
3
Tools needed: quarter-inch socket or nut driver
4
Shock Hazard
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
6
Water Hazard
7
Shut off the cold water supply.
8
Remove the water inlet line from the steam valve ? be prepared for some water to spill.
9
Remove the external venting as well.
10
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw to release the power cord access panel.
11
Unthread the remaining screws securing the rear panel.
12
Heavy
13
Pull the rear panel out and up to remove.
14
Disconnect the wires from the thermal fuse.
15
Unthread the mounting screw and remove the old fuse.
16
Install the new thermal fuse by aligning it on the blower housing, then secure it with the mounting screw.
17
Connect the wires to the terminals on the new fuse.
18
Reinstall the rear panel by inserting the lower tabs behind the edge of the base.
19
Fully align the panel then thread and tighten all of the screws.
20
Replace the power cord access panel and secure it with the screw.
21
Reattach the water inlet line to the steam valve.
22
Reattach the external venting to the exhaust outlet.
23
With the repair completed, turn the cold water supply back on, plug the power cord back in and your dryer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the thermal fuse on a Whirlpool gas dryer (model #WGD49STBW2). The most common reason for replacing the fuse is if the dryer stops mid-cycle.
This fuse replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
This fuse replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Whirlpool Gas Dryer - WGD49STBW2
2
Dryer Thermal Fuse Replacement
3
Tools needed: quarter-inch socket or nut driver
4
Shock Hazard
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
6
Water Hazard
7
Shut off the cold water supply.
8
Remove the water inlet line from the steam valve ? be prepared for some water to spill.
9
Remove the external venting as well.
10
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw to release the power cord access panel.
11
Unthread the remaining screws securing the rear panel.
12
Heavy
13
Pull the rear panel out and up to remove.
14
Disconnect the wires from the thermal fuse.
15
Unthread the mounting screw and remove the old fuse.
16
Install the new thermal fuse by aligning it on the blower housing, then secure it with the mounting screw.
17
Connect the wires to the terminals on the new fuse.
18
Reinstall the rear panel by inserting the lower tabs behind the edge of the base.
19
Fully align the panel then thread and tighten all of the screws.
20
Replace the power cord access panel and secure it with the screw.
21
Reattach the water inlet line to the steam valve.
22
Reattach the external venting to the exhaust outlet.
23
With the repair completed, turn the cold water supply back on, plug the power cord back in and your dryer should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Thermal Fuse
$19.49
Total$0.00
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