The Frigidaire outlet thermal fuse is an OEM replacement part responsible for preventing overheating in a dryer appliance. It is typically located on the dryer vent tube, where hot air from the drying process is expelled to the outside. This non-resettable flush mount fuse is an designed to monitor the temperature of the dryer's venting system and interrupt the electrical circuit to the heating element if the vent tube or dryer becomes excessively hot. By doing so, it helps prevent overheating, fires, or other potential hazards, making it an important safety feature for dryer operation. This Frigidaire part can also be used on Electrolux, Frigidaire, Gibson, Kelvinator, Westinghouse, and Sears/Kenmore. This part fixes the following symptoms The dryer not producing heat during the drying cycle. Clothes taking much longer to dry than usual. Visible damage to the thermal fuse.Part Number 134711401 (AP5645246) replaces 134711400, 2688797, 7134711400, PS4704883.