How to Troubleshoot & Replace Ge AP2042901 / WE4X881 Dryer Rotary Start Switch

I found the relay and knob I needed easily based on the handy diagram and video and fixed my dryer myself for about $60. The parts arrived in two days and worked perfectly. 

Purchased a rotary start switch knob and clip assembly. Watched the videos on the website, easy install. Works like a charm now! 

Replaced starter switch, took about 5 minutes and dryer started right up. 

Very simple to open up the top panel where all the switches are located , disconnected the two connectors turn left to pop out the bad switch and went backwards to connect the new one too easy works great. 

With a couple of tools and it was done and working in about 25 minutes. 

Unplugged the dryer, opened the top control panel, removed the two wire attachments from the old switch, twisted it out from the panel, twisted in the new switch, reconnected the two wires, closed the panel, and placed the new knob on from the front. Really simple fix. 

I watched your video and did what the man did. I had some difficulty getting the new switch to turn in the slot as I'm a senior citizen and my hands aren't as strong as they once were; but I finally got it in, put everything back together, put on the knob, and plugged it in. The drier worked worked just fine. 

Simple... I removed the panel and examined the switch then entered my model # into the search bar on the website, they have pictures of the part and will even tell you if the part is compatible. The part was shipped quickly, arrived safely and I paid all in $43 to fix my dryer....I am one happy woman ?? oh & coincidentally I found a knob from an old dryer in a junk pile to replace the old broken one ....FOR A DRYER THAT WAS FREE TO ME... I'M DRYING CLOTHES LIKE A BOSS ONCE AGAIN ....THANKS, APPLIANCE PARTS PRO'S My next purchase will be to replace the lint trap...it's broken in one small place but still traps lint, but they have it in stock so why not fix it. 

Replaced switch. 

Using appliancepartspros.com I was able to find the parts diagram, identify the broken switch, order a new one - even with the state of the world as it is, the part arrived in a few days - confirmed the part correct, installed, and we're back to drying clothes - thank you appliancepartspros.com! Now all I need is for you guys to post videos on proper appliance climbing for my kids!!