Scott February 05, 2018 for Model Number DCCB330EV0WC Dryer does not seem like it is heating like it should be. I can feel heat inside but it takes a couple of cycles to dry clothes Would this be a element issue or a thermostat issue ?
1 Answer Hello Scott. It sounds like the venting system is clogged or kinked. You will need to check the vent and clean it out. Be sure and clean the vent pipe and the dryer air duct assembly. If the air flow is not good, the unit will retain moist air causing the clothes not to dry. Try running the unit with the vent unhooked from the back of the dryer and see if the dryer works properly. Read More...
Michelle December 26, 2017 for Model Number DDE9200GAL My dryer will spin, air will blow, and stop to the timed stop, but there is no heat whatsoever (no matter what heat level set at). What part is most likely the culprit that I need to replace? Thermostat? A heating element part?
1 Answer Michelle, You will want to test the thermostats for continuity and check the heating element to make sure that it is not broken. If these check ok then There are 2 components other than the thermostats which would cause the heating element not to work. First is the motor and second the timer. The best option is to disconnect the power to the unit and access the heating element. Disconnect one wire that is going to the heating element, preferably the one on the thermostat side. Plug the unit back up and using a multimeter you will want to turn the dryer on and test for 120 vac at the terminal on the heater where the wire was disconnected. What this will do is eliminate the heater element itself and the motor. If there is 120 vac at this point then you know the heater is good and the motor is good because the other 120 vac coming through the thermostats is the timer side of the circuit. If there is not 120 vac at that point then you will want to test the other terminal on the heater and check for 120 vac. If there is not 120 vac then the motor would be bad . Read More...
Robert May 08, 2016 for Model Number DDE7600RALWH Dryer heats too hot. What part do I replace? It will burn clothing. Thanks
1 Answer Hello Robert, This can be caused by a shorted harness, a shorted heating element, or a timer issue. You should also check the centrifugal switch in the motor assembly. Read More...
Robert B July 23, 2014 for Model Number DLB1550RAL Machine runs too hot. Looking to change Tstat was looking for proper part for my unit. Also is there a high temp limit sensor? For this model. If so what is that part #.
1 Answer Robert, The high limit thermostat for your unit is part number WE4X584. You will want to check the venting from the blower wheel of your dryer to the outside of the home to make sure that it is clear as this could be causing the issue of the unit getting too hot. The other thermostat which could be the issue would be the cycling thermostat which is part number WE4X600. Read More...
David March 14, 2014 for Model Number GE DDE5900RALWH (dryer) My dryer has been acting up. The heat does not go on or stay on for long in the regular cycle, but it seems to work in the perm. press cycle. It does not matter if I use medium or high heat. Which thermostat needs to be replaced? (Or is it a timer issue?) There seem to be three you suggest and I dont want to have to keep opening the dryer and checking for good or bad parts.
1 Answer David, The most likely thermostat that would be causing the issue with the unit not operating properly in the regular cycle would be the thermostat WE4X600. Read More...
Joey November 09, 2012 for Model Number DDE7209RALWW How do I install or replace the cycling Thermostat part# WE4X584 on Model # dryer Listed. Do you have a step by step guide I can print out to help me.
1 Answer Hello Joey, You would need to remover top cover and access inside of unit. To remove top cover remove the 2 phillips head screws that hold top to cabinet in opening of dryer door. Lift top back and make sure that it is supported. Make sure that power is off. The thermostat is located at the back of the drum on top of the heater assembly. Read More...
Traci S October 24, 2012 for Model Number drsr483ed2ww Our dryer blows air as it should, but doesn't heat or dry the clothes as it should. Have taken drum out,k and there appears to be no breaks in the heater springs. I'm assuming it's the switches that are preventing it from operating properly. Should I replace them all at once?
1 Answer Hello Traci. Check and make sure you have 240 volts coming to the dryer. Check and make sure the unit is not set to Air Fluff. Also check the heater and thermostats and see if they are good. You can test these with a multi-meter MA-DM1. They should read closed for continuity. 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...
Richard S. May 01, 2012 for Model Number DDE9200gal wh I ordered a thermostat GEH WE4X584 AP2042682 Question which color wire goes on each end or does it matter?
1 Answer Hello Richard. The T/stat WE4X584 reads closed and it does not matter which wire goes on which end. Read More...
John December 07, 2011 for Model Number DDE7900MCLWH Our dryer is much too hot on any setting except low heat, but that requires 3 cycles to dry the clothes. My assumption is a thermostat problem, which part is needed to correct this?
1 Answer Hi John. You will need to lift the top and replace the cycling thermostat which cycles the correct temperature range for your dryer. It is part # WE4X584You also need to clean the entire vent system and also the vent hood / cap outside for complete opening and closing.This should help the proper air flow. Thank You. Read More...
Dan June 25, 2011 for Model Number BVLR333EVOWW How do I determine which Thermostat to order and how do I isolate the thermostat vs. the heating elements as the problem?
1 Answer Dan, What is the issue, No heat ? Are you using a multimeter ? In that case you would remove the wires from the thermostat and check for a "closed" circuit across the terminals on the thermostat. Without a meter, you would have to "bypass each thermostat until the heater comes on( remove the wires from the thermostat and attach them to each other, and do the same to each thermostat individually( a lot of plugging and unplugging of the power cord) until the heater illuminates/heats. It would be better, in the long run, to get a multimeter, and test the circuits. You will need to raise the dryer top, in order to access the componets and test them, either way. All the heat components are located on the heater housing assembly at the rear of the drum of the cabinet interior. Good Luck. Read More...