LG Dryer Repair - How to Replace the Thermal Fuse

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Need help replacing the Thermal Fuse (Part # 6931EL3003D) in your LG Dryer? Watch this how-to video with simple, step-by-step instructions for a successful DIY repair.
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Fix Part Number: FIX3530485
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Why you might need to replace the Thermal Fuse:
1. No Heat or Not Enough Heat
2. Will Not Start
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@JC-dg5vg Год назад

I have used RU-vid 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 Год назад

You're welcome!

@jpbtodd 2 года назад

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!!

@RallyGreen Месяц назад

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!

@jackson2x2 4 года назад

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 Год назад

How did you know these parts were bad??

@Tonyrd3000 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@IDGAF_PLUS 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@andresbravo9728 Месяц назад

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.

@IDGAF_PLUS 2 года назад

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! RU-vid and the community that posts on it absolutely RULES!

@guscunnilinx4431 4 месяца назад

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.

@ericpreister8146 4 года назад

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.

@joycebenham3846 Год назад

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

@KaronaG Год назад

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 11 месяцев назад

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 11 месяцев назад

@@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

@TheCapn23 Месяц назад

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!

@pauloliverit80 4 года назад

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

@donmartin7447 3 года назад

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.

@leahstoddard4184 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

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

@jamesp.stansbury8005 2 года назад

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!

@trevorbee4767 4 года назад

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.

@janiceredd7696 3 года назад

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

@zschmois Год назад

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.

@rodhogg8858 Год назад

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

@rondoubt7114 3 года назад

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

@fradey2002 3 года назад

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

@TheMcarrano 2 года назад

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

@paulj3020 2 года назад

Excellent video. It was very helpful. Thanks

@fanofswitchfoot 3 года назад

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

@tridave9811 3 года назад

This is what makes the internet so valuable. Thank you

@zipper1399 8 месяцев назад

extremely well thought out video. Very helpful

@LeoSweeney-uu7vm Год назад

Awesome video! Super helpful

@jorgeg528 3 года назад

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

@anthonysamra7777 3 года назад

Great Video!

@NORTHERNROVER1 3 года назад

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

@TheSkinking Год назад

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.

@brandoncook4040 4 месяца назад

Thank you saved me a lot of money

@Andrew-zf3mr Год назад

Thank you sir

@williejohnson8928 2 года назад

Thanks

@denisesmith7636 4 года назад

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 !!

@aebrissette7948 3 года назад

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!

@1979israel 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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.

@eribertomontanez5957 2 года назад

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

@pollydor07 Год назад

Thank you so much . I have LG dryer also

@FixDotCom Год назад

Most welcome 😊

@sridharnatarajan 2 года назад

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

@Doodsaplenty 10 дней назад

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

@ultrahighgain412 4 года назад

What is the part number for the high limit thermostat?

@susanwilliams71 2 года назад

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

@MisterBinx 3 года назад

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.

@charlesleslie4752 2 года назад

Can it not be replaced through the side access panel?

@FixDotCom 2 года назад

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

@ejonp Год назад

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.

@handsofgodd 2 года назад

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

@robertostrom5675 Год назад

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

@rodneyalaking8241 2 года назад

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.

@SacrosanctGospel 19 дней назад

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!

@iishyxvietxboyii1 Год назад

There has to be a faster way…

@Eric-xr3xx 8 месяцев назад

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.

@Desmondbrown73 2 года назад

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

@Tonyplat98 9 месяцев назад

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...