Rosemarie January 21, 2016 for Model Number DPGT750EC1WW My dryer isnt turning on. I've vacumed out the lint trap and inside as far as I could see . It turned back on and worked fine but turned off again so I repeated what I did previsously and it started up again. But went out after an hour. Do you know what it could be? Thank You In Advance, Rosemarie
1 Answer Rosemarie, You will want to check the ducting from the blower wheel to the outside of the home to make sure that the venting is clear. This is the most likely cause for the issue that you are having. You will also want to check the thermostats in the unit to make sure that they are good for continuity. Read More...
1 Answer Hello Chelsea. it is best to test for power coming to the igniter. If there is power there, and the unit does not glow, you will need to order and replace the igniter on the unit. 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...
Brian January 26, 2014 for Model Number ddg7580gdl GE dryer DDG7580GDL, ignitor is good .thermostats are all "closed", but ignitor doesn't glow every time. What else can cause this?
1 Answer Brian, the first check should be for loose connections at the gas valve coils 279834, ignitor WE4X444 and the flame sensor WE4X448. A more common issue is a weak set of ignitor clips WE1X941, they can become weak with heat and age and loose contact with the ignitor and create an intermittent ignition. Read More...
David July 22, 2013 for Model Number DDC 4580 BAL WH My parents have an older GE dryer and the igniter (WE4X444) has cracked needing replacement - it burnt the spring loaded clip or it's bracket slightly (WE1X941). My question is if the bracket has been compromised and is also needing replacement? Just the metal clips have a minimal burn where the igniter has melted it a bit on one side. The clip still works perfectly to hold the igniter securely. The machine model is DDC 4580 BAL WH and is approaching 30 years with this being its first repair. Anything else to look at that may have caused igniter to fail other than age? Thanks so much! David
1 Answer Hello David. Usually this just happens due to age and break down. if the bracket is not bad, then it should be fine. If it is bad, then it will need to be replaced with the igniter on the unit. Read More...
Nathan July 19, 2013 for Model Number GE gas dryer DDG7286mblwh Hello, Dryer wasn't heating, and replace the ignitor about two weeks ago, that fixed the problem until now. Will not glow when started. What's next. Pulled it out again and left side of clip is dark/charred?
1 Answer Hello Nathan. If the igniter is out again, you may have gotten a bad igniter and will need to replace it again. Test for power to it. If there is power there, replace the igniter. Read More...
John January 08, 2013 for Model Number ddg7987rbl dryer Installation instructions for geh we4x444 igniter--access from rear, front,or top?
1 Answer Hello John, You would want to lift the main top of unit, take the front panel off and replace from the front with front panel removed. To remove top there are screws that hold main top to the front when you open door. Remove the screws and lift top. Once top is lifted you will remove screws that hold in front panel. Read More...
1 Answer Hi Bill, the wiring diagram is normally on the back of the unit or inside the cabinet. Hope this helps! Read More...
Harvey B. March 10, 2012 for Model Number DDG7987RAL Still did not install the ignitor. Could you please tell me the part number for the HEX MOUNTING SCREW in the digram? What size wrench would I need to remove it? Thank you.
1 Answer Harvey, the screw listed as SCR 6-20 AB HXW 1/2 S. The igniter is mounted with the clip WE1X941. Thanks! Read More...
Harvey B. March 07, 2012 for Model Number DDG7987RALWH I purchased an ignitor that I received yesterday. The instructions indicated thathat I should remove the bracket assembly from dryer. I removed two screws but the assembly does not move. Are there more screws to remove than the two when I opened the door to that area? Thank you
1 Answer Hello Harvey. GE does not offer any information on removing the burner WE14M104 in this model. According to the instructions, you will remove the igniter bracket assembly by removing 1 hex screw from the dryer, and should not need to remove the burner. Hope this helps. Read More...
Andywong December 05, 2011 for Model Number DDG5180RBLWH Hello. My OLDER G.E two cycle Gas dryer dose not heat up when turned on,although the drum is working (turning). Is the problem of the IGNITER or is some time else? Your help is greatly apprciated. Thanks Andywong
1 Answer Hi Andy. It is very commonly the first part to fail on any gas product. The igniter is part # WE4X444. If the mounting clip is burnt order WE1X941. Thank You. Read More...