{"product_id":"xpartco-dc47-00016a-dryer-thermal-fuse","title":"XPARTCO DC47-00016A Dryer Thermal Fuse","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.pom { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; color: #1e293b; line-height: 1.75; }\n  .pom *, .pom *::before, .pom *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .pom h2 { font-size: 21px; font-weight: 900; color: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 12px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }\n  .pom h3 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 900; color: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 12px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }\n  .pom-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 22px; margin-bottom: 16px; }\n  .pom-card-blue { background: #eff6ff; border-color: #bfdbfe; }\n  .pom-card-green { background: #f0fdf4; border-color: #bbf7d0; }\n  .pom-qa { background: #eff6ff; border-left: 4px solid #1e40af; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 16px 20px; margin-bottom: 16px; }\n  .pom-qa-label { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #1e40af; margin: 0 0 6px; }\n  .pom ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }\n  .pom ul li { position: relative; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 16px; }\n  .pom ul li::before { content: \"\"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 9px; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: #1e40af; }\n  .pom-list-green li::before { background: #15803d; }\n  .pom-specs-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; }\n  .pom-specs-table tr { border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9; }\n  .pom-specs-table tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .pom-specs-table td { padding: 9px 4px; }\n  .pom-specs-table td:first-child { color: #1e293b; width: 45%; font-style: italic; }\n  .pom-specs-table td:last-child { font-weight: 700; color: #0f172a; }\n  .pom-warning { background: #fffbeb; border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; color: #92400e; line-height: 1.65; }\n  .pom-warning strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }\n  .pom-faq-item { margin-bottom: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9; }\n  .pom-faq-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }\n  .pom-faq-q { font-weight: 700; color: #0f172a; margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; }\n  .pom-faq-a { font-size: 15px; color: #334155; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; }\n  .pom-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 14px; }\n  .pom-badge { background: #f0fdf4; border: 1px solid #bbf7d0; color: #15803d; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 999px; }\n  .pom p { margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 16px; }\n  .pom p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; } \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eXPARTCO DC47-00016A Dryer Thermal Fuse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe XPARTCO DC47-00016A is an aftermarket replacement thermal fuse for Samsung dryers. Mounted on the blower housing near the heat source, this fuse is a one-time safety device: as long as the dryer stays within its normal operating temperature, it does nothing at all, but the instant internal temperatures climb dangerously high — almost always from restricted airflow — the fuse permanently opens the circuit and cuts power to the dryer. That's why a blown thermal fuse produces such a specific symptom: the dryer won't start at all, with no lights, no tumble, and no response, even though the outlet has power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fuse terminates in 1\/4\" male spade connectors for a direct plug-in fit. Unlike a thermostat, a thermal fuse cannot be reset once it blows — it must be replaced. Critically, a blown thermal fuse is almost always a symptom rather than a random failure: restricted exhaust venting is the leading cause, since trapped heat is exactly what the fuse is designed to react to. A failing thermistor can also cause repeated fuse blows, since the two work together to regulate temperature. It directly replaces 2068545, AP4201894, AP4201899, PS4205213, EAP4205213, PS2038378, PS2038533, and 35001087.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-qa\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-qa-label\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eXPARTCO DC47-00016A Dryer Thermal Fuse\u003c\/strong\u003e fixes Samsung dryers that won't start at all — no lights, no tumble, no response to any button — after overheating from restricted airflow. 1\/4\" male spade terminals. Replaces 2068545, AP4201894, AP4201899, PS4205213, EAP4205213, PS2038378, PS2038533, 35001087. \u003cem\u003eAlways inspect and clean the dryer venting when replacing this fuse — a blown fuse is a symptom of restricted airflow, and installing a new fuse without fixing the vent will likely blow it again.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Problems This Part Fixes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDryer won't start at all — no lights, no tumble, no response to any button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDryer that stopped working suddenly, especially after a load felt unusually hot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDryer runs a short time then shuts off completely and won't restart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeated blown fuses on a dryer with a known venting or airflow restriction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClothes coming out extremely hot right before the dryer stopped working\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDryer that recently smelled like burning or overheating before failing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuity test shows an open circuit across the old fuse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: 900; color: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 8px; letter-spacing: -0.01em;\"\u003eCross Reference Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #475569; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003ePart numbers can change over a product's lifecycle as manufacturers update designs or release new appliance models. For your convenience, we've included any known superseded, alternate, or cross-reference part numbers that match this item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReplaces Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dryer thermal fuse directly replaces the following OEM and cross-reference part numbers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: monospace; font-size: 15px; color: #0f172a; font-weight: bold; line-height: 2.2;\"\u003eDC47-00016A, L0016A, AP4201894, PS4205213, AP6008681, EAP4205213, OEM12605691, EAP11741821, ASM868996, PD00005341, PD00003747, PS11741821, 35001087, WP35001087.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 4px; font-size: 15px; color: #475569;\"\u003eIf your part number is not listed above, contact our support team before ordering and we will verify compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card pom-card-blue\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis thermal fuse is compatible with select \u003cstrong\u003eSamsung dryers\u003c\/strong\u003e, and also fits select LG and Kenmore dryers built on a compatible platform, including model numbers such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pom-list-green\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDV209AEW\/XAA, DV210AEW, DV210AEW\/XAA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDV218AEB\/XAA, DV218AEW\/XAA, DV219AEW\/XAA, DV220AEW, DV220AEW\/XAA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDV330AEW, DV350AEW\/XAA, DV419AEW\/XAA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px; font-size: 15px; color: #92400e; background: #fffbeb; border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This fuse is commonly paired with a matching thermistor (DC32-00007A) and thermostat (DC96-00887A \/ DC47-00018A), and manufacturer guidance recommends replacing the thermistor at the same time as the fuse, since the two work together and a failing thermistor is a common cause of repeated fuse blows. Always verify your full model number before ordering. Contact our support team with your model number if you're unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAftermarket replacement thermal fuse — one-time safety device that cuts power if the dryer overheats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolves \"won't start at all,\" \"stopped working suddenly,\" and \"clothes came out extremely hot before it died\" symptoms caused by a blown fuse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4\" male spade terminal connectors for a direct plug-in electrical fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounts to the blower housing near the heat source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces 2068545, AP4201894, AP4201899, PS4205213, EAP4205213, PS2038378, PS2038533, and 35001087\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with select Samsung, LG, and Kenmore dryers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAftermarket replacement built to OEM-equivalent quality standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick, simple repair — no special tools required beyond a basic screwdriver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pom-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC47-00016A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOEM Part Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC47-00016A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDryer Thermal Fuse (Thermal Cut-Off)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAftermarket Replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlower housing, near the heat source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4\" male spade connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResettable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — one-time use, must be replaced once blown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompanion Parts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThermistor DC32-00007A, thermostat DC96-00887A \/ DC47-00018A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 thermal fuse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Brands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSamsung, LG, Kenmore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Unplug Dryer Before Starting — Inspect And Clean The Venting Before Reassembling\u003c\/strong\u003e Disconnect power at the outlet or shut off the circuit breaker before beginning. Wear work gloves. Access is typically through the rear panel: remove the screws securing the panel to reach the blower housing where the fuse is mounted, usually alongside the thermistor. Photograph the wiring before disconnecting the spade terminals from the old fuse. Remove the mounting screw holding the fuse in place and pull it free, disconnecting both spade terminal wires. Before installing the new fuse, test it for continuity with a multimeter to confirm it's good out of the box, and test the old one to confirm it's actually blown (no continuity) rather than assuming. \u003cstrong style=\"display: inline; font-size: 15px; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: normal;\"\u003eThis is the most important step: fully inspect and clean the dryer's exhaust vent, from the lint trap housing all the way to the exterior vent hood, checking for lint buildup, crushed sections, or excessive length. A blown thermal fuse is a symptom of restricted airflow, and skipping this step means the new fuse is likely to blow again.\u003c\/strong\u003e Install the new DC47-00016A in the same mounting position, reconnect both spade terminals, and secure the mounting screw. Reinstall the rear panel, restore power, and run a test cycle to confirm normal heating and shutoff behavior. Tools needed: Phillips or nut driver (model-dependent), multimeter, vent brush or vacuum attachment for cleaning ductwork, work gloves.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eI replaced the fuse and it blew again. What's going on?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eThis is a strong sign that the underlying cause — almost always restricted airflow — was never addressed. Thermal fuses don't fail from age; they blow because the dryer overheated. If a new fuse keeps blowing, thoroughly inspect and clean the entire exhaust path from the lint trap housing to the outside vent hood, checking for lint buildup, crushed or kinked ductwork, or a vent run that's too long. If airflow checks out and the fuse still blows, have the thermistor and thermostat checked as well, since a failing thermistor can also trigger repeated fuse blows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eCan I just reset the thermal fuse instead of replacing it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eNo. Unlike a thermostat, a thermal fuse is a one-time safety device — once it blows, its internal circuit is permanently broken and it cannot be reset or repaired. Replacement is the only option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eShould I replace the thermistor at the same time as the fuse?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eIt's worth strongly considering, and it's a common manufacturer recommendation. The thermistor and thermal fuse work together to manage temperature, and a failing thermistor can cause the dryer to run hotter than it should, leading directly to repeated fuse blows. Replacing both together, especially if your dryer has blown this fuse more than once, addresses the more likely root cause rather than just the symptom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eMy clothes came out extremely hot right before the dryer died. Is that related?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eYes, this is a classic warning sign. Clothes coming out unusually hot indicates the dryer was already running hotter than normal, which is exactly the condition that leads to a blown thermal fuse. If you noticed this before the dryer stopped working, it strongly points to a ventilation or airflow problem that should be fully addressed before running the dryer again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eIs this an OEM or aftermarket part?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eThis is an aftermarket replacement part built to OEM-equivalent quality standards. It is not a genuine Samsung OEM part, but is manufactured to match the electrical specifications, spade terminal connections, and mounting configuration of the original DC47-00016A thermal fuse used in compatible Samsung, LG, and Kenmore dryers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card pom-card-green\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShop With Confidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA U.S.-based appliance parts retailer specializing in genuine OEM and high-quality replacement parts. We stock components for all major appliance brands and offer fast shipping from our U.S. warehouse. 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