The Whirlpool Dryer Thermistor is located on the blower housing next to the thermal fuse. If your appliance's drying cycle is too long or too short, or if your appliance is displaying a fault code, replacing this part may alleviate these issues. Replacing this part will require basic hand tools, some disassembly of the dryer and novice repair experience. You must unplug the dryer or shut off the house circuit breaker for the appliance before installing this part.