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Customer Questions and Answers for Dryer Rotary Start Switch by Ge

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Part Number: OEM14942739
Manufacturer Part Number: WE4M519

Dryer won't start or starts automatically? Failed rotary start switch is likely. DIY repair in 5-10 minutes with basic tools. Video guide included.

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For Ge Dryer Rotary Start Switch (Part Number: OEM14942739)

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Hello Repaso, the manufacturer has altered the switch design, the 2 red wires need to be joined, either cut and splice one to the other or use a 2-1 piggyback terminal connector available at the electrical aisle of hardware or home improvement store.

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Hello Anthony, the start switch is powered through the timer contacts, the timer needs to be replaced at this point, timer part is WE04X20415.

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Stephen for Model Number DBXR463GB0WW

Hi. My current GE dryer rotary start switch needs to be replaced. My model is DBXR463GB0WW and the replacement part appears to be WE4X881. The current switch (markings 175D2315P009. ASR2373-103T) has 3 "prongs" with 3 separate wires attached. Everything I can find indicates that WE4X881 is the correct replacement, but it only has 2 prongs. Installation videos show either replacing a 2 prong with a 2 prong or replacing a 3 prong with the 3 prong WE4M519, however various sites indicate WE4M519 is not compatible with my model. So I can get a 2 prong, but then I have 1 extra wire or get a 3 prong that is shaped a little different and may not fit/work on my model. Can you please help? This is driving me nuts. Thanks.

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Stephen, the wiring for this model shows that there should be two brown wires that would go onto terminal 1 and the red wires onto terminal 2. It is likely that one of the wires pulled free from the piggyback terminal of the similar colored wire and would need to be put back onto it.

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Domkris for Model Number DBSR453EB3WW

Hi, the drum will not turn. Before it completely stopped, I would turn the start switch, the heater would turn on but I had to manually turn the drum and close the door and I would get it running, I'm no longer able to do it. I disassembled the dryer, removed the drum and I'm able to get the motor running briefly with help of the belt but it will stop, could this be a motor problem or start switch, appreciate your advice to place an order for the required part. Regards,

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DomKris, Based on your description and information, the issue is in the motor windings, you will need the WE17X10010/WE17X10010 Dryer Motor Kit. The part is in stock and available at this time. Thanks,

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Hello J.D., You will need to replace the motor WE17X10010 to correct this issue. The unit is starting with the start winding and the run winding has failed.

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Tim, Based on the information provided the proper repair would be to replace the broken piece.

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Hello Mark, please repost your question with the model number so we can locate the technical information and the schematic for your model to assist you.

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Pat, This unit does not have a touchpad but has rotary switches. If the dryer is not starting then you will want to test the door switch for continuity and you can test the start switch as well for continuity. If there is no continuity the replace the broken part.

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