Sulli February 19, 2012 for Model Number DPSE810EG0WT After tackling other problems with our dryer yesterday we noticed it would not get hot after we put it back together. It had been on its side and moved around a lot. There was also a surge of power when we plugged the dryer back in. It blew a circuit, but we switched it back on then it wouldn't heat. Could this have caused the heating element to go out. When would you buy a restring coil kit versus the entire heating element? We are getting ready to check the thermal fuses, as well. Do you think the fuses should have kept the heating element from becoming fried?
1 Answer Hi Sulli. The restring kit will save you money. It is a doable part change. You just have to space evenly and make sure all is equal between the spaces. Make sure they are inserted into the ceramic standoffs tight. Heater restring kit part # [AP26210171]. Thank You. Read More...
Kshowde388 January 29, 2012 for Model Number DDSR475ET4WW I have this GE Electric Dryer: Model # DDSR475ET4WW . This dryer is from around the 1997 timeframe. Works great otherwise. So far I"ve only had to replace the Green colored bearing slides. The high heat cycle seems to not be heating correctly. I can dry load of clothes on the medium (permanent press cycle) but when trying to use the High Heat Cottons cycle it seems to not work properly. I've cleaned all of the lint out of the ducts etc. but still performs the same. I can hold the door switch down watch it run and can see the glow of the heating element th back when on the medium setting. I switch it to cottons, high heat and the heating elements start to glow then after a very short period, say 10-15 seconds they shut off. Looks like a thermostat issue but I'm questioniong why would it continue to run on medium if it were a thermostat issue? Could be one of the heating coils? Any help is appreciated! Read more: http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/dryer-repair/408188-ge-dryer-heating-issue.html#ixzz1ksqyPdhY http://forum.appliancepartspros.com
1 Answer Hi. Did I miss the question that you needed a response to ? I'm glad the dryer has worked all this time. We are glad to provide the heater part # WE11M23. Make sure your entire vent system is clean including the outside vent cap closing properly. Let us know if we can help further. Thank You. Read More...
Kevin January 01, 2012 for Model Number DHDSR46EE1WW Hello, my dryer does not appear to be heating at a high enough output. I pulled the unit out of the area it was in and the floor was soaking wet. That is not an exageration. While cleaning all of the lint out I noticed that it was also drenched. I cleaned everything I could get my hands or a shopvac into. Any ideas what happened and is it fixed now that I cleaned it?
1 Answer Hello Kevin. If the dryer is in a room where it is really cold, you are dealing with condensation in the dryer. You will need to move the dryer to where the dryer vent can get plenty of sun light to dry the moisture inside the unit after a drying cycle. Hope this helps. Read More...
Bridget D. September 14, 2011 for Model Number dbxr453evoww My dryer will not get hot to dry my clothes. Could you please tell me what is wrong?
1 Answer Hello Bridget. Check and make sure you have 240 volts coming to the dryer. Check and make sure the unit is not set to Air Fluff. Also check the heater WE11M23 and thermal fuses WE4M160 WE4M137 and see if they are good. You can test these with a multi-meter MA-DM1. They should read closed for continuity. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Billy K. August 23, 2011 for Model Number DBSR453EB1WW Dryer does not start. Checked circuit breaker its ok and not tripped. Was working fine friday. Wont do anything.
1 Answer Hello Billy. You will need to test the thermal fuse WE4M137 and the door switch WE4M415. They should read closed for continuity. The door will need to be closed for the door switch. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Pat L August 10, 2011 for Model Number DBXR453ET3WW GE Dryer Dryer would work properly and then fail to heat. I pulled plug when it seemed extremely hot to the touch when not running at all. I replaced thermostat,cleaned out venting system and cleaned interior when opened and gave it a try. Still not heating, just gets warm. Next?
1 Answer Hi Pat. Your heating element probably shorted to ground causing low amount of heat. This part # is WE11M23. Did you change the cycling thermostat? If not then you will need to change it as it will get shorted terminals and cause a high heat runnaway. This part # is WE4M156. Thank you. Read More...
Ricky May 26, 2011 for Model Number DBLR333EG7WW I have GE dryer that's about a year old. This has a 30 amp breaker to it I have a 100 amp breaker box when I run the dryer it keeps shuting down the main breaker why is it doing this? Your help is appreciated.
1 Answer Hello Ricky. You will need to try replacing the breaker. It may be weak or bad. If it continues, you have something grounding or shorting out. Hope this helps. Read More...
Mike May 11, 2011 for Model Number DBSR453EB3WW Hi where are the heater and thermal fuses located on my dryer.
1 Answer Hello Mike. Here is the link to your model number's part diagrams: http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=5209938&diagram_id=24099427#d24099427 . You will want to refer to # 507 for the thermal fuse. The heating element is located on the rear of the drum. Thanks! Read More...
Lou C March 27, 2011 for Model Number DBSR453EB3WW How can I be sure that the heating element is defective? I checked the power cord and the circuit breaker. Is there anything else I can do before buying the part, and are there any return options if the part doesn't fix the problem?.
1 Answer Hello Lou. Check and make sure you have 240 volts coming to the dryer. Also check the heater and thermal fuses and see if they are good. You can test these with a multi-meter MA-DM1. They should read closed for continuity. We do offer a 45 day return policy. Hope this helps. Read More...