If it runs again after cooling off, you can rule out the thermal fuse, its a one-time deal. Like any other fuse once it serves its purpose, its done. Sounds more like the thermostat or the timer.
wes, October 2008
Maytag Performa dryer heats up, runs about 10 minutes and shuts off. Has to cool off a while before starting up. I've tried cleaning out vent. Does it sound fixable?
Amber, May 2007
Hello,
I would check out the door switch and the thermal fuse next. Both of these would give you a "dead dryer' situation. You can pop the top of the dryer by pushing in on the two spring clips between the top and the front panels. Once that is removed you can test the thermal fuse.
