Maytag Model MED5360HC1 Dryer Thermal Fuse location and replacement

[monkeycrazee3]

Dryer is turning just no heat, I feel like it is maybe a thermal fuse because, I heard a loud pop and now there is no heat.  This is what makes me believe this is the problem.  Can anyone help me with location and how to get to this part on this model.

 

Thank you

[Vance R]

Item #59 in the exploded view. Part # wp3392519, google the part number and look for a video of a dryer with a similar look for disassembly instructions. BTW the temp fuse is quite when it opens.

[Poobah]

Model number only comes up as MED5630HC1. This one is the style that has the element located inside on the floor (3387747 element, 280148 thermal kit part 47 & 48 on the drawing Vance posted) There should be 2-4 screws on the top back lip to remove to get the top off. Then the front escutcheon pad has screws, and then the front of the dryer has to come off. The housing is on the right side. The (heat) thermal fuse is located on the back left side of the housing, raised on legs. Rarely does this style go bad (but certainly can), the ones that sit flush are notorious.With your hearing a pop I would suspect the element, or worse case scenario the ACU(board) it is locate on the left side on a metal bar after removing the top. Also wouldn’t be a bad idea to get some eyes on the receptacle on the back where the pigtail screws on, these are cheap made and can fail (albeit most on ranges) just tying to cover all bases. Hope this helps.

Edited February 2, 2023 by Poobah