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I have replaced the thermal safety switch/fuse on my gas dryer a couple of times.
It's found on the exhaust plenum on the back of the unit.
Age or restricted exhaust or both cause it to blow.
That's the only part of ever had to replace on both the gas dryers I've owned.
Good luck
Never owned a gas dryer, but the first place I would check is lint build up in the vent. Pull away from the wall check vent outlet. It has a high limit switch to cut off heat if you have a blockage.
Five years old? Sounds like time for a cleaning.
I've "fixed" a few dryers by disconnecting the air exhaust line and putting on a temporary "filter" (a panty hose leg) and drying a load of towels, jeans, flannel shirts, etc.
In most cases, the dryer was working just fine but the exhaust vent was causing the problem. Too many turns and/or that cheap-azz flex hose is a problem waiting to happen. Another problem is the lint filter inside the dryer door. Few people clean it as often as they should (after EVERY use is best) and it can really slow things down.
Does your dryer have a pilot light? The gas dryer I had used an ignitor rather than a pilot light. The ignitor can go bad and cause the problem you are experiencing.
I live on a block with many elderly folks on fixed incomes, they always seem to have some appliance breaking down, i inevitably get asked to take "take a look at it", even though I don't know I don't know much about this stuff. This board/forum has always been a great help to me, http://www.handymanwire.com/ubbthreads/postlist.php?Cat=0&Board=UBB5
Edited 2/11/2007 10:28 am ET by bobo66
I agree with Marc and I'll bet you 15 large dog milkbones it's the thermal switch (about $15) and takes 2 minutes to replace once the back is off the dryer.
It's a good idea to clean the whole lint removal system yearly....not doing so has resulted in a few charred foundations.