No, an electric or gas clothes dryer will not continue to run or produce heat if it experiences a severe overheating event. Modern dryers are equipped with vital safety mechanisms, such as thermal fuses, high-limit thermostats, and thermistors, designed to detect excessive temperatures caused by restricted exhaust airflow. When the internal heating box overheats, the thermal fuse immediately blows and permanently breaks the electrical circuit, cutting off power to the heating element or shutting down the motor entirely to prevent a potential house fire. You can troubleshoot thermal failures safely using a digital multimeter set to continuity. You can verify that your corrective action is successful when clearing exhaust duct blockages and replacing a blown thermal fuse restores electrical continuity, allowing the dryer to work safely again.
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