00600157 Bosch Dryer Temperature Limiter

Dryer Temperature Limiter

Bosch, Thermador, and Gaggenau products include a Temperature Limiter specifically designed for certain Bosch vented dryers that require controlled heat. This OEM component functions as a safety device, regulating the air exiting the exhaust to prevent the accidental ignition of lint buildup.

The limiter uses precisely calibrated mechanothermal links to trip circuit breakers when temperatures exceed preset levels. Its isolated housing protects reactive alloys from moisture, allowing the thermodynamics to trigger protective functions naturally.

Replacement may be needed due to overheating from prolonged drying, which prevents auto-stops, or physical damage that exposes reactive cores, impairing response times.

Signs that a temperature limiter needs replacement include:

- Failure to sense rising exhaust temperatures and activate cutoffs
- Heating elements that remain constantly energized without temperature regulation
- Long or uncontrolled dry cycles, increasing combustion risks

This OEM Bosch replacement part is also compatible with some Gaggenau, Thermador, and select Kenmore dryers that use sensitive temperature cutoffs. Proper installation restores essential overheat protection circuits.