Chris March 20, 2012 for Model Number DBXR453ET5WW Our Timer Knob does not advance. The Dryer keeps running and will not shut off because timer knob will not advance. Also the dryer takes a long time to heat up. It will eventually heat up but it can take a couple hours before it heats up enough to dry.
1 Answer Hello Chris. If the heater is not working properly, it can cause the timer WE4M188 not to advance. 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. Hope this helps. Read More...
Jerry H. March 10, 2012 for Model Number DHSR333EV1WB Knob for our timer broke. We would turn the dryer on with a pair of pliers. After a few months, the metal part broke off. It's now flush to the machine, and we can't turn it. What parts do I need to repair it? Am I better off just buying another dryer? Thanks.
1 Answer Jerry, you will need to order the timer knob WE1X1265 and timer WE4M188. Thanks! Read More...
Eric February 23, 2012 for Model Number DBXR453EA1WW The timer on my dryer times out to the off position using the timed dry settings. It will not time out in the automatic cottons or automatic permanent press positions. I tested the resistor and there is continuity. Is it the timer?
1 Answer Hello Eric. Contrary to popular belief, the heat in the dryer does not dry the clothes. The air flow does. The heat is an assistance to the air flow. The heat evaporates the moisture but the air flow carries the moisture away from the clothes. In light of this information, I would recommend that you check your exhaust duct to ensure that it's not crimped or too long and complicated. The shorter and straighter the exhaust is, the faster the clothes will dry, the lower the electric bill will be, and the longer the dryer will last. The timer is fine. The symptom that gives away the cause of the problem is the fact that the timer advances in the timed dry cycle. To assure yourself that this is in fact the issue, disconnect your exhaust duct and try any of the automatic cycles. The timer will advance after about 2 minutes because it's getting rid of the moisture which stops the timer when sensed. Sure hope this helps you! Read More...
Doug January 24, 2012 for Model Number DBXR453EV0WW Dryer works on timed settings but not on automatic settings. The timer and resistor have been replaced. What now?
1 Answer Hello Doug. 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. Hope this helps. Read More...
Tom August 21, 2011 for Model Number GE Dryer DBXR463EBOWW Dry starts when you turn the rotary start switch but shuts off as soon as you let go of the start switch. Replaced the start switch problem not corrected. What next?
1 Answer Hello Tom. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the motor WE17X10010 is bad and will need to be replaced. Hope this helps. Read More...
Eric August 17, 2011 for Model Number dbxr463eb0ww Timer started ticking a little loud but still worked. Then all at once I turned dryer on, it came on for a few seconds and quit completely. Could the timer have gone completely out or does it usually just effect certain settings?
1 Answer Hi Eric. The timer ticking loudly is an normal indication of bad contacts,and cams in the timer needing replaced. This part # is WE4M188. Thank you. Read More...
David G. June 09, 2011 Ok, I received the resister yesterday and installed. It still does not "time out" on "Automatic Cottons" or "Automatic Permenent Press" it operates in those settings but doesn't "time out" the same as it did with the original resister. Frustrating! What else could it be?
1 Answer Hello David. Check the moisture bars on the inside of the dryer drum and make sure they are clean. Also check the wires going to them and make sure they are not broken. The bars are under the lint filter section at the front of the drum. If they are good, the thermostat may be bad WE4M156. You will need to test and see if there is power going to the timer motor, when the thermostat is closed. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
David G. June 06, 2011 The Resister part # you provided does not look like the diagram provided. Mine looks like the diagram.
1 Answer Hello David. The manufacture has redesigned the resistor. WE4M186 will work for the model number you provided. Hope this helps. Read More...
David G. June 06, 2011 for Model Number DBXR453ET3WW Ok...yes I see the vent is kinked....I'll fix that...so then I just need to replace the resister to get the timer to work in all positions? "Automatic Cottons" "Automatic Permenant Press" & "Timed Dry"
David G. June 06, 2011 for Model Number DBXR453ET3WW Understanding the resister may not be powereing the timer.. But the timer still works on "Timed Dry" only and takes two 80 min cycles to dry a load on high heat setting. What now?
1 Answer Hello David. 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. Hope this helps. Read More...