




Dryer runs normally but produces no heat, or heat is insufficient to dry a full load.
Clothes require two or more full cycles to dry completely due to inadequate or intermittent heat.
Dryer stops running before the cycle is complete, triggered by a faulty thermostat tripping prematurely.
Excessive heat is emitted even on low heat settings because the thermostat fails to cut power at the correct temperature.
Dryer fails to begin a cycle due to an open high limit thermostat interrupting the circuit at startup.





💡 Pro Tip: How to Diagnose a Faulty High Limit Thermostat
Your part is likely the culprit if you notice any of the following:
⚠️ Dryer runs but produces no heat or not enough heat to dry clothes
⚠️ Clothes take much longer than usual to dry (2+ cycles needed)
⚠️ Dryer repeatedly shuts off mid-cycle before clothes are dry
⚠️ Dryer runs excessively hot even on low heat settings
🔍 Confirm diagnosis: Set your multimeter to continuity mode and probe both terminals of the thermostat at room temperature. A healthy thermostat reads CLOSED (continuity). If your meter shows OPEN (no continuity) at room temperature, the thermostat has failed and must be replaced. Always check for lint-blocked exhaust venting first — restricted airflow is the #1 cause of high limit thermostat failure.
📦 What's in the Box
✅ 1× Dryer High Limit Thermostat (L250-80, with terminal extension arm)
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