Dishwasher Thermal Fuse (replaces W10195528) W10402110

Disappointed in Sears Repairman

Sears repairman came out and told us that it would be $750 to put a new control panel in our dishwasher that suddenly stopped getting power. I asked him if there was some sort of fuse that could have blown and his response was, "No, there aren't fuses in these digital control dishwashers." He walked out the door and I went online and discovered that it did indeed have a fuse. 2 days later this arrives and my husband has it installed in 15 minutes! So very disappointed in Sears but really happy with this part and website!!

Ease of Installation

Very Easy

Duration of Installation

30 minutes - 1 hour

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

A relatively inexpensive repair.

The dishwasher just stopped working mid cycle. No indicating lights, nothing. This has happened several times in the eight years since we've owned it and all I ever had to do was shut the power off for an hour, then turn it back on and, back in business. Basically I think some computer chip overheats or maybe the thermal fuse can reset after cooling. Since this procedure didn't work this time I shut the power off so I could safely remove the front panel. Using the schematic I was able to ID the Thermal Fuse. Then using a ohm meter I found it open circuited. Before ordering the fuse I turned the power back on and found 120VAC was present on one tab but nothing on the other. The fuse was replaced a few weeks ago and the dishwasher has been working perfectly. I was not able to ascertain the reason for the failure. Maybe because the dishwasher is 8 years old the fuse just failed due to fatigue.

Ease of Installation

Moderate

Duration of Installation

1 - 2 hours

Got the part delivered soon and the fix was easy.

This was an easy do-it-yourself fix. The part was the correct part and after installing the dishwasher now works great again.

Ease of Installation

Easy

Duration of Installation

30 minutes - 1 hour

Replacement of fuse in dishwasher

Worked out okay, would have been easier if it came with instructions. Thanks

Ease of Installation

Moderate

Duration of Installation

30 minutes - 1 hour

did not install

Unable to install. Fuse was missing. Package had been opened.

Ease of Installation

Very Easy

Duration of Installation

Less than 30 minutes