Pat November 08, 2021 for Model Number GFD45ESPM0DG HOW DO YOU GET THE FRONT COVER OFF TO REPLACE DOOR SWITCH? ALL VIDEOS WATCHED HAVE TWO SCREWS UP UNDER THE TOP TO REMOVE I HVE TWO SCREW BELOW DOOR AREA, BUT NOT SURE THAT IS THE ONES I REMOVE. MODEL #GFD45ESPM0DG
1 Answer Pat, This model would have two screws at the back of the machine top to remove then slide the top back about an inch and lift up. Read More...
Zarm55 June 11, 2021 for Model Number GFD45ESSM1WW How do I replace the door switch on this model? I have the front panel off but still can’t get to the door switch. The video that is posted is another model that is very different.
1 Answer Zarm55, the door switch WE4M415 will have a tab on each side that would need to be pressed in. Once pressed in, the switch should push out to the front. Read More...
William April 11, 2019 for Model Number GTDP180ED0WW When I depress the push to start button the unit starts but stops running when I release the push to start button. After reading your articles on the subject. I replaced the push to start switch with a new one but the same problem still occurs. I was next going to replace the door switch but after reading one of your articles, the unit would not start at all if the door switch was bad. The article indicated that the problem would be in the motor. Am I understanding this correctly?
1 Answer William, you will want to test the idler spring switch WD21X10261 which can be found at the motor. As the door switch is the last switch in line that would stop connection to neutral, you are correct in that your model would not start at all if the door switch was not functioning. If the idler spring switch tests good for continuity when in the closed state, then you more than likely have an issue in the motor WE17X22217 not switching over properly. Read More...
Roy October 31, 2018 for Model Number GTDP300EM1WS SER# VV15779A My door switch needs to be wired properly can you help. Thanking you in Advance. Roy Butler.
1 Answer Ron, There should be a marking on the switch for the common terminal and the white wire connects to that one. Read More...
Michele June 15, 2017 for Model Number GTDX200EM1WW My dryer rotary start switch "bracket" on the inside of the backsplash broke and I bought a new backsplash & replaced. The dryer does not turn on now. My son checked the continuity of the start switch & it seems to be fine. My timer control, when set on minutes, moved to the off position. Does the light on in the drum mean the door switch is working or does that have to be tested for continuity also? Taking the whole dryer apart looks like a hassle to check the safety thermostat first.
1 Answer Michelle, If the light is on and goes off when pushing the switch then this would most likely be the safety thermostat but will need to check it. Read More...
Rory March 12, 2017 for Model Number DCVH515GF1WW Dryer turns off and on randomly. I have to shut the door sternly to have it kick back on while in the run mode. Often it takes several attempts of opening and closing the door for it to run. Could this be a faulty door switch or something else. It will run a full cycle after messy with it a bit. Thx
1 Answer Rory, Based on the information it sounds likely that the door switch is faulty and would need to be replaced. Read More...
Greg December 10, 2016 for Model Number HTDX100GM2WW Dryer will only run if I hold down the start button. The drum turns and after a short wait the gas fires up and the unit gets hot. If I release the start button the machine stops. I examined the door switch and there are only two wires attached but there appears to be three terminals. Could I be missing a wire ? (Unit was recently moved). Or can it be a different part that is bad ?
1 Answer Greg, The door switch will not allow the unit to run if it was defective. This issue would be caused by a faulty motor centrifugal switch that is faulty and would require a new motor. The motor part number is WE17X22217. Read More...
Becky May 03, 2016 for Model Number DCVH680EJ0WW I opened my dryer and the light was out, I thought it was just the bulb. I added clothes because the control panel is still lit up, but the dryer wont start when start is pressed. Could the door switch (part number WE4M415) need to be replaced?
1 Answer Becky, The door switch will be the most likely cause for the light to not work and for the unit to not start. Read More...
Mike Lynch April 04, 2016 for Model Number DPSR610EG7WT I have an Electric GE clothes dryer (model DPSR610EG7WT) that won't start when the START button is pressed. I thought the start switch was bad. The switch is mechanical; pushing the start button forces a flexible metal (copper based?) piece against the contacts, completing the circuit. The mechanical part functions properly and touches the contacts. When the button is pressed a humming noise can be heard. Does the humming noise mean the switch is good or bad? If the humming noise doesn't indicate the switch is good or bad, how do I test the switch? Mike
1 Answer Mike, If the contacts are making in the switch then it is good. You will want to test the door switch for continuity and the thermal fuse. If no continuity then the part is bad and would need to be replaced. If these check ok then the motor would be the issue. Read More...
Bill August 07, 2015 for Model Number DNCD450EA0WC The door open light is lit on the control panel. I replaced the door switch and the light came back on after plugging it back in. I checked the connections and for frayed or loose wires. That was not the case. What else could it be?
1 Answer Hello Bill, If there are no loose connections and the door switch is good, you will most likely have a control issue. Read More...