Kenn February 10, 2017 for Model Number DBXR453EA1WW My dryer no longer responds to the timer settings for sensing when the clothes are dry (the most economical setting). The drum turns, and I just replaced the heating coils so the heat is fine but the setting stays where ever I set it, rather than winding down and shutting off.
1 Answer Hello Kenn, I believe you will find that if the duct is removed from the rear of the unit, the timer will once again advance. If this is the case you will need to correct the dryers' ducting in the home that leads to outside atmosphere. This is a common issue and customers like to say the duct has been in place for years and cannot be the problem but the longer the duct is in place, the more lint accumulation restricting air flow is present. As per the manufacturer: Use rigid metal duct and exhaust the dryer to the outside by the shortest route possible. Dryer exhaust duct MUST NOT terminate under the home. Exhaust duct must not be connected to any other duct, vent or chimney. Venting materials are not supplied with the dryer. Do not use plastic or thin foil flexible ducting. Static pressure in the dryer’s exhaust duct should be no greater than .6 inches (1.5 cm). Check with dryer running and no load. Measure with a manometer placed on the exhaust duct approximately two feet (61 cm) from the dryer. For the best exhaust system Locate dryer so exhaust duct is as short as possible. Verify old ducts are cleaned before installing new dryer. Use 4" (10.2 cm) diameter rigid metal duct. Use as few elbows as possible. Use duct tape on all joints. Exhaust System Materials Exhaust duct must be four inches (10.2 cm) in diameter without obstructions. Rigid metal duct is recommended. DO NOT use plastic pipe, foil pipe, or flexible plastic pipe, because it contributes to poor drying performance and collects lint, which can lead to a fire hazard. Read More...
John January 22, 2017 for Model Number DBXR463EG6WW My clothes dryer runs and heats but the timer won't advance. I replaced the timer but it still does the same thing.
1 Answer Hello John, If this only occurs in an automatic cycle but the timer advances in a timed cycle, the issue is in the ducting from the back of the dryer to the outside of the home. If the timer will not advance in either case, the issue will have to be in the harness of the dryer. Read More...
Sue H December 18, 2016 for Model Number DRSR495EG7WW Our dryer just decided to not stop running automatically. You have to actually shut it off. If not paying attention to time it could dry for hours. It has three sensor/temp settings and one timed setting. I don't see where there are any sensors in this. Would this be a thermostat issue or a timer issue? My husband and I don't agree and really don't want to waste our money on the wrong parts.
1 Answer Sue, This would not be any type of sensor issue if the timer is not advancing or if it advances past off and continues to run. This would most likely be a timer issue. Read More...
Robby November 22, 2016 for Model Number DRSR483EG7WW I have a simple question. I need to know how to tell if the thermostat is bad. There are 4 plugs and when I take an ohm reading on the top 2 I get a reading of 8.99-9.00 and when i read the 2 on the sides I get a 0.00 reading. I believe the part number is L135-10F-0808 OR 540B146P011. It's a GE dryer model # DRSR483EG7WW. I've exhausted all other possibilities other than this and the motor being bad.
1 Answer Hello Robby. It sounds like the thermostat is good. Sounds like the motor may be the issue. Read More...
Tom November 20, 2016 what should the resistance read between wires 2and4 on ge tstat according to schematic it is 9k ohms
1 Answer Tom, We will need a model number from your dryer, to verify the resistance readings you mentioned. You are most likely testing a thermistor, not a thermostat. Thermistors have a "pre set" resistance at a certain temperature(usually 77dgrs.F). Thermostats are either an "open" or "closed" circuit at room temperature(77 dgrs. F.) they normally don't have a resistance reading across the two large terminals with the wires disconnected. Please recheck the model number and repost your request so we can direct you accordingly. Thanks, Read More...
1 Answer Ha N, If the unit will not run then you will want to check the power supply coming into the unit first to make sure that the unit is getting power. If this checks ok then you will want to do a continuity test on the door switch and the thermal fuse on the blower housing to make sure that they have continuity and if there is no continuity then replace the part. Read More...
Edwin December 01, 2015 for Model Number GTDX200EM1WW My dryer cuts off after about ten minutes of being on. I had some clothes on top of it and I thought that had stop the heat from going out which caused the dryer to over heat and shut off I removed the clothes and the dryer still does the same thing. After two-tree tries it will finish a load.
1 Answer Hello Edwin. If the dryer needs to cool a few min to restart, then it sounds like the motor WE17X22217 is bad and will need to be replaced. Read More...
Doug November 08, 2015 for Model Number GE Model GTDP490ED0WS My dryer works fine on all cycles except Permanent Press. If you set the timer to permanent press, the dryer starts and runs but there is no heat, no matter what temp setting you use. Is the timer bad?
1 Answer Hello Doug. Yes, it sounds like the timer has failed and will need to be replaced on the unit. Read More...
Doug A October 28, 2015 for Model Number GTDP490ED0WS Our GE electric dryer will shut off before the clothes are dry. The dryer is very hot to touch when it turns off. After 5-10 minutes the dryer can be turned on again but will shut off at least two more times before a regular load is fully dryad. I cleaned all vents and exhaust hose to the vents and continue to have this problem. Any suggestions?
1 Answer Hello Doug. If the unit is venting properly, then it sounds like the motor WE17X22217 is over heating and will need to be replaced on the unit. Read More...
Becky October 18, 2015 for Model Number DHDSR46GE1WW Dryer shuts off before clothing is dry. Inside is very hot inside. The timer does not move.. Repair guy said it is the thermostat. Is this the problem? I am not good at repairing , but buying a new machine is too much.
1 Answer Hello Becky. 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...