Bill April 02, 2013 for Model Number GTDP200EM1WW My dryer will only run as long at the start switch is held in the start position. It puts out heat but stops running if you let go of the switch. I saw a few other posts on here with people explaining the same thing and the response is the motor needs to be replaced. I bought the washer brand new 1 1/2 years ago and its only been in use for about 3 or 4 months.
1 Answer Hello Bill. Based on the information you provided, you will need to order and replace the motor on the unit. It is bad. Read More...
Connie March 22, 2013 I need to replace the start switch on my GE dryer and have found the part but do not know how to install it. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
1 Answer Hello Connie, This is not a difficult repair. Unplugging the machine will most likely be the hardest part of the repair. Once it is unplugged, pull the start knob off and remove the screws that hold the control panel cover on. The piece of the switch that protrudes to the side will be lifted with a small flat blade screwdriver so the entire switch assembly can be rotated. At about 1/4 turn, the switch assembly will be free of the control panel. Install the new switch by pushing it down flat and rotating in the opposite direction until it clicks into position. Remove the wires from the old switch and install them onto the new switch. Whether these wires get crossed or not doesn't matter. Re-install the control panel and the start knob, plug the unit back in, and test the unit for normal operation. Read More...
Ad February 21, 2013 for Model Number DBXR463GOWW The parts shown for GE dryer DBXR463GOWW has two rotary start switches for model. What is the difference as I have replaced the WEM4519 and the dryer will not run unless the rotary switch is held at the start position.Is it possible that this model has a motor start switch that engages or energizes the run winding on the motor from the rotary start switch?
1 Answer Hello AD. Yes there is a start switch on the motor. It sounds like the motor is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit. Read More...
Jerry February 14, 2013 for Model Number GE DRYER MODEL DX2300EEOWW Dryer starts and heats fine, as long as the start switch is held. As soon as the start switch is released the dryer stops. Is it the start switch, or does the motor need to be replaced? Jerry for GE DRYER MODEL DX2300EEOWW
1 Answer Hello Jerry. Based on the information you provided, it is the motor that needs to be replaced on the unit. Read More...
Tall Paul January 07, 2013 for Model Number WE4M519 I am trying to replace a starter switch (part # WE4M519) on my GE dryer, and didn't label which wires were connected to the bad switch (and where) before disconnecting. I know the red wire goes on terminal # 2, but not sure if the black wire will go on the # 4 terminal next to the red? (both are copper color prongs). # 3 terminal is different color metal (gold) and below the other two. Does the brown wire connect here? Appreciate anyone who can assist in this matter. Thanks..
1 Answer Hello Tall Paul, The red wire does go to terminal #2, the black wire will go to terminal #4 and the brown wire goes to terminal #3. Read More...
Woody November 03, 2012 for Model Number GE ELECTRIC DRYER - MODEL #DWXR483EB3WW The "Start Switch" on this Dryer model is not working. I visited your website and saw one with the Part #AP4980910 Mfg: #WE4M519. However, there seem to be a slight difference as the one on my dryer has 4 prongs with 2 red and 2 brown slide on wires and is 1" square.The one on your site seem to have only 3 prongs. Please advise if there is an available swith for my Dryer or is there an alternate fix. Thank you.
1 Answer Woody, Once you look closely, we're sure you'll see how the switch is wired, and only requires three terminals : Terminal #2, will have the red wires,to the motor and the buzzer. Terminal #3, will have a brown wire to the idler pulley switch. Terminal #4 will have a brown wire to "C" terminal of the timer. Read More...
Miren October 01, 2012 for Model Number DHDSR46EG6WW I just received this part for me GE DHDSR46EG6WW dryer, but the new part was redesigned and it is slightly different to the original one inside the dryer. Can you explained me the wiring for the new switch according to my model? thanks
1 Answer Hello Miren. You install the red onto number 2 and the brown on number 3 and number 4 is brown as well. Read More...
Brian April 28, 2012 for Model Number DRSR483ED2WW GE dryer Model# DRSR483ED2WW, the start switch is stuck in the "ON" position (will not spring return) can the dryer still be operated until the new switch is ordered, received and installed . . or will operating the dryer with a deflective switch this damage other components in dryer?
1 Answer Brian, The start switch is a "momentary" circuit, it could cause damage to other circuits or a shock hazard. If you can manually turn it back to the original position, you'll be OK temporarily, until you can get and install the new switch. Thanks and Good Luck Read More...
Chris March 19, 2012 for Model Number DHDSR46EG0WW Dryer starts and heats fine, as long as the start switch is held. As soon as the start switch is released the dyrer stops. I can't seem to find any relays, could it be the start switch, or does the motor need to be replaced?
1 Answer Hello Chris. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the motor WE17X10010 is bad and will need to be replaced in the unit. Hope this helps. Read More...
Joseph January 12, 2012 for Model Number DBXR463ED2WW I have this part and I need to know what to do with the wires. I have two red wires, one dark brown and one light brown. Please help.
1 Answer Hello Joseph. You will need to locate the wiring diagram of the dryer you are working on. It is usually inside the control panel or on the back of the unit. Once located, the switch WE4M519 should have the wire colors and the terminals to which they connect. Hope this helps. Read More...