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jdavionic · 09-14-2006, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave_in_delaware

Kudos to bobert1 !!! This was exactly the problem, and it was exactly where he said it was, and held on exactly with one screw. I did what you suggested, and it turns out that it IS the fuse. I jumped the dryer without the fuse and it fired right up!

Thanks again!!

Now I just have to figure out WHO carries such a fuse....

Repairclinic.com sells parts, if you can't find it local.

hacker15 · 09-14-2006, 07:07 AM

Man, I didn't know Springfield made dryers! Which model do you have (tactical, service, commercial)? Is the finish on the drum any better than what they put on their XD line?

I've heard these pistols called "heaters". Guess they've expanded the line......

bd · 09-14-2006, 07:13 AM

Keep an eye on your dryer for a while - something caused that fuse to blow.

bd

**Ed Ely** · 09-14-2006, 07:26 AM

Another source for parts, in case you cannot find it
local -

http://www.partstore.com/Default.aspx

I have used this online resource on two occassions
and have had good experiences.

The fuse link should be a common item for you to
find however.

bd also has made a very good suggestion. If the
same thing happens again, you have other problems
to contend with. If that would be the case, give
another holler!

Ed

dave_in_delaware · 09-14-2006, 08:13 AM

Thanks everyone for your further suggestions. I'll try to call a few local places near my house to see if they sell fuses of this type. If not, I'll try the links you posted.

And thanks bd for the word of caution. I'll keep an eye on it.

I did get that dryer (and washer) back in 1998 as a housewarming gift. So, being 8 years old and never having a problem until a fuse, I think that's doing pretty well. Especially after it has seen enough clothing thrown at it to make other dryers cry. Over the years, it has handled 2 adults' and 3 kids' worth of clothing. Including bed spreads, oversized towels, many thick blankets, etc. It's a heavy duty, so it would always get large loads tossed into it, too. If it only needed a fuse after all this time, then I'm happy.

But I will still watch it. It's true: something made the fuse go in the first place.

Thanks again everybody!!! You guys rule!

dave_in_delaware · 09-14-2006, 06:52 PM

In case anyone is still following this story, I was able to find the fuse at a local appliance store. This little a$$ed fuse cost $17.00!!!

but, once I install it, all should be better in the laundry world.

Thanks again for everyone's input!!

rlh2005 · 09-14-2006, 06:58 PM

That's not a bad price considering the dryer's amp load.

**PackerfanXD** · 09-14-2006, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobert1

UNPLUG THE DRYER FIRST !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
First make sure you have 220 to the dryer. If so on the back of the dryer behind the grey panel there is a thermal fuse. With the grey panel off and looking at the back of the dryer you will see along the left side the duct for the lint screen. Near the bottom of this duct just to the right of it is a white fuse. It is thin and about 1 inch long. Just one screw holding it in. There are 2 wires going to it. I would first jump these 2 wires together to confirm that is the problem. Make sure that the wires don't curl back and ground out to anything. Use electrical tape to be sure. Then plug the dryer back in and try a restart. If that does it they do sometimes trip for no reason. Sometimes it's because the element grounds itself and ignores the operating T-stat. Just run to the parts store and get another fuse and you'll probably be OK. If not let me know.

Damn!

Hey, I've got a faulty Quantum Flux Capaciter that requires 1.21 gigawatts of electricity, any quick fixes?

DanTheEldest · 09-14-2006, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PackerfanXD

Damn!

Hey, I've got a faulty Quantum Flux Capaciter that requires 1.21 gigawatts of electricity, any quick fixes?

You're not thinking fourth-dimensionally!

**PackerfanXD** · 09-14-2006, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanTheEldest

You're not thinking fourth-dimensionally!

Ahhhhh! Wait; what?

09-14-2006, 07:07 AM	#12
hacker15 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 3,627	Man, I didn't know Springfield made dryers! Which model do you have (tactical, service, commercial)? Is the finish on the drum any better than what they put on their XD line? I've heard these pistols called "heaters". Guess they've expanded the line...... __________________ If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the principal difference between a dog and a man. Mark Twain

09-14-2006, 07:26 AM	#14
Ed Ely XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: 37.65N -84.76W (Elev. 932 ft) Posts: 7,947 Blog Entries: 1	Another source for parts, in case you cannot find it local - http://www.partstore.com/Default.aspx I have used this online resource on two occassions and have had good experiences. The fuse link should be a common item for you to find however. bd also has made a very good suggestion. If the same thing happens again, you have other problems to contend with. If that would be the case, give another holler! Ed __________________ I have a favorite new clock ....... http://obamaclock.org/ Countdown until Obama leaves Office 1476 Days, 13 Hours, 34 Minutes, 03 Seconds.

09-14-2006, 08:13 AM	#15
dave_in_delaware XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 6,210	Thanks everyone for your further suggestions. I'll try to call a few local places near my house to see if they sell fuses of this type. If not, I'll try the links you posted. And thanks bd for the word of caution. I'll keep an eye on it. I did get that dryer (and washer) back in 1998 as a housewarming gift. So, being 8 years old and never having a problem until a fuse, I think that's doing pretty well. Especially after it has seen enough clothing thrown at it to make other dryers cry. Over the years, it has handled 2 adults' and 3 kids' worth of clothing. Including bed spreads, oversized towels, many thick blankets, etc. It's a heavy duty, so it would always get large loads tossed into it, too. If it only needed a fuse after all this time, then I'm happy. But I will still watch it. It's true: something made the fuse go in the first place. Thanks again everybody!!! You guys rule! __________________ Dave Daily carry = XD-9 service in a Blackhawk CQC SERPA holster, a Spyderco Native, and a Streamlight Scorpion. "Everything matters... unless it's antimatter." “A person has the right to keep and bear arms for the defense of self, family, home and State, and for hunting and recreational use.” [Delaware Constitution, Article I, § 20 Right to keep and bear arms]

09-14-2006, 06:52 PM	#16
dave_in_delaware XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 6,210	In case anyone is still following this story, I was able to find the fuse at a local appliance store. This little a$$ed fuse cost $17.00!!! but, once I install it, all should be better in the laundry world. Thanks again for everyone's input!! __________________ Dave Daily carry = XD-9 service in a Blackhawk CQC SERPA holster, a Spyderco Native, and a Streamlight Scorpion. "Everything matters... unless it's antimatter." “A person has the right to keep and bear arms for the defense of self, family, home and State, and for hunting and recreational use.” [Delaware Constitution, Article I, § 20 Right to keep and bear arms]

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09-14-2006, 07:13 AM	#13
bd XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,864	Keep an eye on your dryer for a while - something caused that fuse to blow. bd

09-14-2006, 06:58 PM	#17
rlh2005 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 206	That's not a bad price considering the dryer's amp load.