O/T: dishwasher thermal fuse question

MeAnthony · May 5, 2012

I picked up a non-working dishwasher, trying to solve a problem for my neighbor.

No lights come on when I plug it in. Pretty sure the problem is the thermal fuse located inside the top of the door; no continuity through it.

I put a 15 amp automotive spade fuse in place of it temporarily, plugged it in and the lights all flashed. I didn't try anything else.

I would like to test run this thing before I deliver and install it. I can hook it up to cold water and a drain in my basement. Will I be ok to temporarily bypass the thermal fuse with a jumper wire? As long as the machine properly functions through all cycles, I will definitely buy the correct thermal fuse before installing the unit. I just want a way to make sure it does work before I spend money on it.

Suggestions and opinions appreciated.

Thanks for your time,

Anthony

RayP(MI) · May 5, 2012

15 amp fuse at 12 volts may not take the load, but i'd sure be tempted to try running it on a test basis. Just make sure it is properly fused before you put it into service.

Geo-TH,In · May 5, 2012

A thermal fuse opens with temperature. A regular fuse opens current. Go to radio shack and for around $1 get a replacement thermal fuse. Take your old one. The color at the end of the thermal fuse tells the temp range.

As for using a car fuses on 120v, I use them all the time. Just rap tape around them because there are places on the end of the fuse that could short out.

My attic fans last about 7 years, before they lock up with dust in the bearings. Then they melt the thermal fuse. I replace the TF and clean up the bearings. The last time, I installed a 5 amp car fuse hoping it will blow before the thermal fuse.

The thermal fuse is there for a reason, replace it.

O/T: dishwasher thermal fuse question

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