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Dryer Thermal Cut-Off Fuse Kit, 309-degree F (replaces 3399848, 3977393) 279816

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Part #279816

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Part Information

Helpful DIY instructions: Installation guide with video.

This thermal cut-off fuse kit (part number 279816) is for dryers.

Thermal cut-off fuse kit 279816 shuts off the heat if the dryer overheats. The kit includes the thermal cut-off fuse, high-limit thermostat part number 3390291 and a jumper wire.

Unplug the dryer before installing this part. Wear work gloves to protect your hands.

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Reviews

Worked perfectly
December 14, 2023

Installation video from partsdirect and instructions included with package were very helpful.

Mike M., Louisville, KY

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Ease of Installation
Moderate
Duration of Installation
30 minutes - 1 hour

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I am SO thankful for the repair!
September 17, 2023

I was on my last "try" to fix my dryer. I had replaced the thermal sensor (first try), the heating element (second try) and finally the cut off fuse kit. IT WORKED! I have a working dryer!

Leaves, Overland Park, KS

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Ease of Installation
Moderate
Duration of Installation
30 minutes - 1 hour

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Satisfied Customer
April 15, 2022

Satisfied with the part. Arrived in a timely fashion.

Tree, Georgia

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Ease of Installation
Easy
Duration of Installation
30 minutes - 1 hour
Damaged part, Over-long Shipping
April 09, 2022

Part works, but the terminals were damaged on arrival. Shipping also took a week longer than estimated. Order it from Amazon instead

Eetch, WY

1 person thought this review was helpful.

Ease of Installation
Very Easy
Duration of Installation
Less than 30 minutes
Fast and dependable service
March 03, 2022

Didn't need all these parts to get my dryer working but went and replaced them all anyhow. Fast and dependable service

Josiee, Kennesaw, GA

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Ease of Installation
Very Easy
Duration of Installation
30 minutes - 1 hour

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Sears Service
February 28, 2022

Parts service technician wasvery helpful and informative.

John E P, South Texas

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Ease of Installation
Very Easy
Duration of Installation
30 minutes - 1 hour

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Use online YouTube technical videos
February 08, 2022

Any DIY'ers would be wise to utilize the YouTube instructional videos. The directions that came with my product were vague at best but I had already been instructed, via online videos, to my specific make and model replacement procedures and it WAS a breeze. 25 minutes.

Batch, Grand Rapids, Mn

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Ease of Installation
Very Easy
Duration of Installation
30 minutes - 1 hour

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Homeowner
July 15, 2021

It was pretty easy pretty easy to install, on my dryer.

Beca, Colorado

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Ease of Installation
Difficult
Duration of Installation
30 minutes - 1 hour

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend