Ge WE19M1656 Dryer Control Panel Assembly (White) OEM Part

Replacing the control panel assembly is extremely easy with one exception. To take off the existing panel (and there is no way to order a button for this, you have to order and replace the entire assembly), you pull the dial knob off (it comes right off, no tools required). There's a single screw underneath, Phillips head. You can then slide the panel up, and then unplug the cable connecting the circuit board to the dryer itself. Next steps: Unscrew the half dozen or so screws to remove the circuit board from your old control panel. Use the same screws to attach it to the new panel. Then unscrew three screws from the top of the old panel, there's a long rectangular top you'll need to place on the new one since it isn't included. You now are 100% complete except for the GE logo which does not come with the replacement assembly. There's a little tab on the back that attaches the logo, I pushed it out with a small needle nose pliers. This was very difficult, as it was also secured by an adhesive circular piece of tape that was strong, and invisible. My biggest issue with the entire process is cost. Applianceproparts.com is great, they were cheaper than GE and fast to ship (with affordable shipping upgrades). It's just absurd that GE won't sell the power button separately, on a part that casual Google searching indicates is very prone to snap off, so I'm $180 in to replace a oval button. If the $180 came with the circuit board, I'd at least understand the price, but it's literally plastic, and doesn't even come with the logo. Just a shame to drop $180 into a dryer that was under extended warranty (but had "cosmetic damage not covered", that only cost $699 in the first place. That said, if you get stuck having to do that... do it here, this is a great site! Please note my five star review refers to the great guys behind this site, the quick shipping, the well packed item, and the relatively simple repair. My review of GE relative to the price of this part, the design of this button, etc is more like a 2.

Went on line to appliancepartpros.com. Found the right part by putting the model number. The website had pictures identifying the correct part. I ordered it and paid for it. .... with free shipping. And SNAP ... Two days later it arrived at my doorstep. 15 minutes later the dryer is working and the little lady of the house thinks I'm a hero!

After a bit of work to find the screws that needed to be removed - we easily removed the old control panel assembly and replaced it. Was simple to do - and well worth it to save $$ instead of having to call a repair person. Went very smoothly.

I googled the problem, and successfully found on your blog, a person who had gone through the same necessary process. First, he identified the right part, gave quite complete removal of the old Control Assembly Panel (white) instructions, philips screwdriver only, very easy if you know the sequence. I then ordered the part through you, received it in two days here on the Oregon coast.

I ordered a new control panel from you all. Took the broken control panel off, removed the circuit board from it, attached the circuit board to the new control panel, connected the wire assembly and replaced the cover. It came right on when I hit the power button and works like new!