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Customer Questions and Answers for Cycling Thermostat by Ge

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Part Number: OEM6133251
Manufacturer Part Number: WE4M181

The Cycling Thermostat is an OEM part for GE dryers. It regulates the temperature inside the dryer drum by cycling the heating element on and off, ensuring that the dryer maintains an optimal drying temperature throughout the cycle. This thermostat is essential for efficient drying performance and preventing overheating.

Causes of a bad cycling thermostat can include regular wear and tear, exposure to high temperatures, or electrical malfunctions. A faulty thermostat can disrupt the drying process and may lead to safety concerns.

Symptoms of a bad cycling thermostat include:

  • The dryer not heating properly
  • Clothes taking longer than usual to dry
  • The dryer overheating or shutting off prematurely
  • The dryer not starting or completing cycles

This GE replacement part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore models.

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For Ge Cycling Thermostat (Part Number: OEM6133251)

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Johan, The most likely issue is a "shorted" heater element WE11M23 . Either, one of the element broke and is touching the element housing, or a small piece of metal or a coin has gotten into the heater housing and has shorted the element. This allows for a constant 120 VAC to the element causing it to remain energized and heating even when the dryer is off.

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Hello Mary. If the dryer needs to cool down before it will start, you will need to replace the motor on the unit. Thank you.

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Hello Ellen, depending on the model number you have it can be a defective cycling thermostat or a control board. We will need the model number to try to diagnose the issue with more precision. Hope this helps!

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Hello Mark, if your timer continues to advance past off and doesn't turn the unit off more than like you have a defective timer WE4M527. Thanks!

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Hello R. If the unit needs to sit there for a few minutes to cool off and then restart, you will need to order and replace the motor WE49X28295 on the unit.

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Dave, You will want to check the outlet thermostor/cycling thermostat as this would be the most likely cause for this unit to stop early.

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Annie for Model Number GTDP490ED3WS

I have a 3 year old GE dryer (model number: GTDP490ED3WS) and it stopped running. The start switch buzzes when pushed. The door light comes on when opened. I was able to "jump start" the dryer by pressing in the door switch, spinning the drum and pushing the start button. The dryer turns on but there is a strong burning smell. It does heat. So far I have replaced the start switch, the door switch and the thermal fuse as well as flipping the breaker. I have cleaned the dryer as well as the tubing thoroughly. (It was EXTREMELY dirty at first though) I replaced the parts despite them all having continuity. All of the thermostats have continuity as well (though I did not completely pull them out of the dryer before testing continuity). Can anyone help me? PLEASE?

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Annie, With having to turn the drum by hand while pushing the start button then this would be a bad start winding on the motor and will require the motor to be replaced.

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Hello Mike. Make sure the sensor bars are clean and if so, replace the cycling thermostat. If the issue continues, replace the timer.

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Hello Lucas. If all of that is good in the dryer, you will need to check the motor on the unit. It sounds like it may be bad.

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