Christopher October 18, 2020 for Model Number GTUN275EM1WW When I press the start button the dryer will come on, but will only run with the switch pressed. When I release the start switch the dryer stops. What would be the most likely cause?
1 Answer Christopher, Based on the information provided I would check the belt/idler switch for continuity and if it is good the issue would be the motor. Read More...
Richard August 11, 2020 for Model Number GTDP490ED2WS I just replaced push to start switch, because the dryer would not keep running unless I tapped the start button. Once I replaced the switch, the dryer will not stay on unless I keep push button down. GTDP490ED2WS whats the problem? Dryer works fine
1 Answer Hello Richard, This will either be an issue with the belt switch WD21X10261, the harness, or the run windings in the motor assembly WE17X22217. Read More...
Leigh March 30, 2020 for Model Number GEQ9800PW2 The dryer will not start when pushing the start button. The timer is running. The door switch is good. How do I check the thermal fuse and the push start button to see if they are working?
1 Answer Leigh, the push to start switch WP3398094 and the thermal fuse WP3392519 would be tested for continuity while the dryer is unplugged. A test that can be done to identify a possible failure is to open the door and tape the door switch down. With the start button pressed and held, does the drum rotate? If it does, then the start switch has failed. If not, try to rotate the drum. If the drum starts rotating and continues to run after the push button is released, the motor 279787 start windings have failed. If the unit still does not run, then testing the components would be necessary at this juncture. Read More...
Karen February 29, 2020 for Model Number GTDX300GM1WS When you push the start button it hums but the dryer will not start Karen
1 Answer Karen, Make sure the drum is not bound up by reaching in and spinning it by hand. If it will move freely then the motor would need to be replaced. If not then find whatever is stuck and stopping the drum from spinning. Read More...
Linda January 24, 2020 for Model Number WBSE2090A0WW Washer: SN# RA190262G.. the push button starter switch will not turn the washer on. What is the correct part # for this item please? Thank you.
1 Answer Linda, the push to start is going to be a part of the control assembly WH12X10176. Unfortunately, the manufacturer has discontinued this part and it is no longer available. Read More...
Tom November 03, 2019 for Model Number Gtx22eask0ww I am replacing the starter switch, part number WE4M416. The original switch has 3 posts, one for each wire. The replacement switch has only 2 posts. How do I connect 3 wires if only 2 posts.
1 Answer Tom, the two brown wires would go onto one post and may need to be re-terminaled together or using a terminal jumper TJMA02896-1. The terminal jumper would be the best option for this repair. Read More...
Ed T August 14, 2019 for Model Number GTD 65G8S J3WS I have GE Gas Dryer GTD 65G8S J3WS The dryer turns on will not start when start is pushed goes to pause. Prior to this clothes would not dry completely. What is problem and how to fix it.
Leigh August 07, 2019 for Model Number GTDP180ED0WW I just replaced push to start switch, dryer will not stay on unless I keep push button down. GTDP180ED0WW whats the problem? Dryer works fine
2 Answers Hello Leigh, the most common cause of this issue on dryers is losing the run windings on the motor part number WE17X22217. Hope this helps! Read More...
Leigh August 07, 2019 for Model Number GTDP180ED0WW I just replaced push to start switch, dryer will not stay on unless I keep push button down. GTDP180ED0WW whats the problem? Dryer works fine
2 Answers Leigh, with the power disconnected, you may want to test the interlock switch WD21X10261 found near the motor WE17X22217. The switch will need to be activated and tested for continuity. If the switch has continuity while in the activated state, then the centrifugal switch in the motor has failed. If the switch does not have continuity when activated, then the switch has failed. Read More...
Stacey July 14, 2019 for Model Number GTD42EASJ2WW My dryer will not start at all and makes no noise to anything when you press the start button. It began as an intermittent issue where sometime it would turn on and other times it would not. Now it will not at all. I looked at some of the Q&A on here and got a EverStart 10711WDI meter and checked the start switch. No matter what setting I put the meter on when I touch meter on the back of the starter switch as explained, the meter never did anything. Does that mean I need a new starter switch or am I using the wrong type of meter?
1 Answer Stacey, the meter is fine and should work satisfactorily. You need to set the meter on the "continuity" setting(vertical lines, looks similar to the volume or speaker setting) label and disconnect the wires from the switch, attach or hold the meter leads to the two terminals, then press the button. A start switch is a "momentary" contact switch and will have "continuity" (and the meter will beep) only when the button is pressed. If there is no continuity or beep when the button is pressed, the start switch has failed and will need to be replaced. Read More...