Brian March 13, 2014 for Model Number DBXR453ET5WW Hello. While testing my dryer after repairing it, the start switch touched some metal and shorted out. Burning off one of the wires to the start switch. I repaired the wire but the dryer will not start now. I have the correct voltage going to the dryer and the start switch shows continuity when I rotate the knob to the start position. What would keep the dryer from starting? Where does the start switch get its power from? The start switch is burnt but it does show continuity in the start position. Which wire should I check on the start switch for voltage? Thanks.
1 Answer Hello Brian, You need to check the door switch WE4M415 and the timer, (brown wire). Be aware that if the timer contacts are at fault and no voltage is found on the brown wire, the door switch will not receive any voltage because it get the voltage from this same terminal as does the push-to-start switch. The timer WE4M188 gets its voltage from the red wire. Read More...
James A February 17, 2014 for Model Number DBSR453EB1WW The dryer will operate if you hold the starter switch in the start mode. Let the switch go and the dryer will stop???
1 Answer Hello James. You will need to order and replace the drive motor WE17X10010 on the unit. Read More...
Landis C. November 21, 2013 for Model Number DLSR483EGOWW I received a replacement start switch and the wiring is not the same. The switch I am replacing has two prongs at the top an one act the bottom, the replacement switch has one at the top and one at the bottom and I have been told that I received the correct switch. What do I do with the extra connection? HELP!
1 Answer Hello Landis, You have some how gotten the wrong switch. You will need to order part number WE4M412. Read More...
Patricia B. November 02, 2013 for Model Number SIG7010ETOWG I am replacing the rotory start switch. It has a brown wire and a blue wire. My son took the switch off and now he doesn't remember which posts the wires hooked up to. What color wire goes on which post?
1 Answer Hello Patricia, The unit will work normally no matter which wire is put where. In this case, the wire placement does not matter. Read More...
Tony August 12, 2013 I just asked you a question about dryer not shutting off after it runs thru its cycle. I was trying to figure out what the part was that went bad and I didn't ask right. Is it the rotary start switch?
1 Answer Hello Tony, If the unit continues to run at the end of the cycle and the timer just cycles on around, the centrifugal switch in the motor has stuck. This switch is part of the motor so if cleaning the motor up and getting all of the lint out of the switch area doesn't correct the issue, the main drive motor will have to be replaced. Read More...
Tony August 12, 2013 I can turn my dryer on just fine, but the problem is it won't shut off. I have to pay attention to it, if I don't, it would run all night. Would this be the problem? If not what would it be?
1 Answer Tony, The likely cause of the unit not shutting off would not be the start switch but would be the timer. Read More...
Clark July 16, 2013 for Model Number DBXR453EVOWW My dryer start switch starts the dryer but when I let go the dryer stops. I ordered and received the new switch but it did not solve the problem? part number ordered and received today #WE4X881
1 Answer Hello Clark. The dryer motor WE17X10010 is bad and will need to be replaced in the unit. It has a switch inside it that is not flipping to continue to run the unit. Read More...
Jerome K June 27, 2013 for Model Number DCLR333ETOWW Starting knob when turned on engages dryer to start. It attempts then fails.multiple tries also fail.randomly it will start.less and less as time goes by. It acts like a car with weak battery wanting to start but failing. Help.
1 Answer Hello Jerome k. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the motor is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit. Read More...
Tom S January 12, 2013 for Model Number GE gas dryer mod # DX45002WW My dryer will start and continue to function (run) as long as the starter switch is held in the "start" position....once the switch is released it will not continue to run.
1 Answer Hello Tom, This issue would be a bad centrifugal switch on the motor and motor WE17X10010 will need to be replaced. Read More...
Ken January 01, 2013 for Model Number nvl333eyoww Hello - we turned our GE nvl333eyoww on this morning, it turned on, and we walked away. When we returned later the dryer was off, however, the timer didn't appear to hardly move, and the clothes were not dry. We are now unable to start the dryer. I checked the breaker(s), confirmed the dryer was plugged in properly, however, no luck. Any suggestions? Thank you in advance.
1 Answer Hello Ken. You will need to test the thermal limiter on the back inside wall of the unit and the door switch. Both should read closed. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...