Kiner October 11, 2016 for Model Number GTDX300EMOWS This dryer runs for about 5-10 minutes and shuts off. It will not restart until it sets and cools down awhile.The vent is clear and has lots of air flow. When the dryer is run on no heat setting it does not do this. This sounds to me like a thermal switch is tripping and then resetting. What are your thoughts on this and where would you suggest I begin with this? Thanks
1 Answer Hello Kiner. Based on the information you provided, you will need to order and replace the motor WE17X22217 on the unit. Read More...
Steve K February 24, 2016 for Model Number DBXR463EG0WW I recently replaced the element in dryer and rotary knob. I have noticed it doesn't get very hot anymore. Checked the connections on element and venting both ok. It will take about a cycle and a half to dry clothes especially 3-4 pairs of pants. I wasn't sure if the thermostat or safety thermostat may be causing the element to not heat to its full potential. Any suggestions on what to check?
1 Answer Hello Steve. If the unit is heating, it has to be a venting issue on the unit. The air flow is what dries the clothing combined with the heat in the unit. Check the inside of the dryer and blower wheel for venting issues as well. Read More...
Robert September 15, 2015 for Model Number DPSB613ED2WW My electric dryer will not start. After drying a load of clothes, I loaded the dryer again. When I went to turn it on the start button clicked, but the dryer did not turn on. I replaced the Mother board but the problem has not been resolved. It still does not start, just clicks. The door locks securely, so that is not the issue. Thanks
1 Answer Hello Robert, You will first need to verify proper voltage is supplied to the unit at the terminal block, (where the cord connects to the unit). You will then need to verify the door switch WE4M415 is closing electrically. You should also check the thermal fuse WE4M137. If these both check good, you will need to pull the tech sheet from the units' control panel and trace the wiring for the problem. Read More...
Joe L. March 08, 2015 for Model Number DS4500EB1WW My dryer takes a very long time to dry the clothes, it's seems that it may not be getting hot enough. What do you suggest? Thanks Joe
1 Answer Joe, First check the exhaust vent system and hood. Check and make sure there are no kinks or clogs in the pipe and the vent hood isn't blocked or crushed. If this has been an on going problem, you'll want to consider replacing the WE4M160 hi limit/safety thermostat. It could become weak and start cycling "early". This is a "safety" thermostat and shouldn't operate unless the dryer overheats. Read More...
Dom January 05, 2015 for Model Number GE DCVH515 front load dryer Recently the dryer will shut down after about 20 minutes of drying and will not restart until some time has passed and it has cooled. It seems to me that the dryer is getting hotter than normal and I was thinking that I needed to replace the safety thermostat or high limit thermostat. I read somewhere else that this could also be the motor. I was going to just try the thermostat route to see if that fixed the problem but after seeing the $100 price tag on the safety thermostat I was wondering what thoughts you might have?
1 Answer Hello Dom. You can test the temp on the unit. Test it coming out of the back of the dryer. Should be around 150 to 160 high heat. If so, the motor is bad and will need to be replaced. 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...
Matt G. October 22, 2014 for Model Number DHSR333EA2WB Time drying on our dryer works fine, but if we run the 'Optimum Dry' cycle, the dryer will not shut off. It still heats, but does not shut off automatically when the clothes are dry. We like the 'Optimum Dry' better than timed dry. It seems to heat better and we don't have to run the clothes through 2 cycles to get them dry. Any ideas on what the problem might be? I would like to salvage this dryer and get a few more years out of it. Thanks.
1 Answer Matt, The first thing that you should look at is the venting. Check to make sure that you have a clear vent from the blower wheel all the way to the outside of the home. The reason for this is on time dry it requires 2 cycles to completely dry. This should not be the case and should dry in 1. Essentially if the vent is clogged, in either case of timed or optimum dry, the unit will trap moisture and cause it to not dry in adequate amount of time. The other thing that could be the issue if the vent is clear would be faulty outlet thermostat on the blower housing which is part number WE4M127. Read More...
Makesha M. March 26, 2014 for Model Number dpsr610eg0wt On the video the wires are a different color than mine. My wires are white, single blue, and a double blue with a short cord and a long cord. My husband connected the cords to the new heating element and turned the dryer on. After turning the dry on it begin to smoke. I would like to know which wires go where.
1 Answer Hello Makesha, From the wiring diagram, the single blue wire connects to one of the small terminals, the double blue comers from the heating element and one end connects to the other small terminal and the other to a full sized terminal. The white wire goes on the other full sized terminal on the same thermostat. Read More...
William November 15, 2013 for Model Number dbxr463eg1ww Will not start. The belt is on. The door switch is good.
1 Answer Hello William, If the voltage is provided to the unit properly and the push-to-start switch WE4M519, and the door switch WE4M415 are good, the timer WE4M533 will be the issue. Read More...
Blw October 05, 2013 for Model Number DCVH680EJ1WW I have a GE 2008 electric clothes dryer that runs for 10 minutes and shuts off. What could this be?
1 Answer Hello Blw. If you have to wait to start the unit, you will need to order and replace the motor on the unit. Read More...
Jack E. January 12, 2013 for Model Number dwsr405eb0ww The dryer was not getting hot. Found broken coil in heat element. Just replaced the heat element with housing. I beleive I re-connected all the wires in the same spots as the old element. Now the dryer will not turn on at all. No drum spin nor heat. What could be the cause?
1 Answer Hello Jack, Two things come immediately to mind. First, are all the wires reconnected to the door switch properly. Second, there is a belt switch in the base of the unit. If the belt isn't on or if the idler pulley arm isn't configured correctly, this switch can be the issue. If this switch isn't activated by the belt, the dryer will appear dead. Read More...