DBSR453GB1WW General Electric Dryer - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Rick from Nora Springs, IA
- Parts Used:
- WE01X20419
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Bottom part of handle was loose
Opened up the package and took off existing door handle. The new one snapped right into place. This took all of 10 seconds!
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- Customer:
- richard from pleasant grove, AL
- Parts Used:
- WE01X20419
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Plastic Door Handle Cracked
Old handle popped out by pulling back and out. Inserted new handle by pushing in and forward. Easy!
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- Customer:
- Steve from West Bloomfield, MI
- Parts Used:
- WE01X20419
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Plastic handle in dryer broke off.
All I neede to do was buy the new part and snap it into place on the door. The hardest part was making the door usable while waiting for a new handle. The solution was good old duct tape. I just taped the old broken handle in place until the new one showed up.
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- Customer:
- Emerenciana from Lakeworth, FL
- Parts Used:
- WE4M519
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
start switch was defective
First thing I did was find out the model and serial #'s of the dryer. I went to a major store to see if they had the part, found out that it had to be ordered and mailed to me. I decided to do it myself, I found your website and I ordered the part. I saved $10.00 by doing this. The part was very easy to remove and install. I just had to remove a small clamp that held the part on to the machine and make sure the 3 wires were secured after I installed the new part. Thank you!
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- Customer:
- Douglas from ETOWAH, NC
- Parts Used:
- WE4M519
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Dryer turns on as soon as door is closed.
Gently pull off all knobs and put aside. Remove the panel screws using the star bit. Tip panel forward. Remove three wires from old switch and put them on same terminals on new switch. Use the screwdriver to gently pull up the old switch's locking arm from the slot in the front panel and rotate the old switch until it pops out of the front panel. Insert the new switch into the panel and rotate until the locking arm clicks into place. Replace front panel making sure no wires are pinched. Re-install the front panel screws and control knobs.
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- Customer:
- Sue from FOLSOM, CA
- Parts Used:
- WE4M519
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Wouldn't Start
Followed the directions in the video. The only problem was there was no mention of needing a star bit set in addition to a Philips screwdriver in order to get the back splash detached from the dryer. This is probably because the machine was 11 years old. It would have been more helpful to have a note that machines prior to a certain age would need that tool. Otherwise it was a easy job even for a 75 year old grandmother.
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- Customer:
- Gary from CHRISMAN, IL
- Parts Used:
- WE14X215
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench set
No flame. Igniter came on but no gas.
Opened up dryer for access to all components and tested. All checked good. Put back together and tested and igniter came on but no flame. Purchased two new coils and tested again. No flame. Purchased complete valve assembly and replaced old one. Tested again and viola, success! TY PartSelect for exact replacement part.
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- Customer:
- jeff from LOUDON, TN
- Parts Used:
- WE4M271
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Timer was wore completely out won't move at all
Took 4 screws out of the top control panel flipped it over got the new timer put the wires off the old timer on the new twisted the old one off twisted the new one on put control panel back on screws back in turned power back on perfect like new
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- Customer:
- Norm from Tahuya, WA
- Parts Used:
- WE1M654
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Timer knob on dryer was stripped (plastic was cracked.)
Pulled old knob off. Used visegrips to turn selector and when new knob arrived. Took off visegrips - pushed on new knob. Bingo! I'm a genius.
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- Customer:
- Craig from HOPKINS, MI
- Parts Used:
- WE14X25080
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
a lot
started with replacing the belt and tension pulley which I purchased from another source. I found your videos on line and they are great. easy to follow. Realized I needed the bottom vent assembly and your prices were better than my local supplier. It was easy to replace thanks to your video. It was nice that you included it in the final order status. The only problems. Did not know the duct felt seal was included with the new duct assembly. I ordered the wrong bearing slides, web site showed both green and white for my model. I now realize I should replace the upper bearing housing. Can I return the unused parts, unopened and have that put as a credit to my next order? Thanks
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- Customer:
- Kevin from GALES FERRY, CT
- Parts Used:
- WE14X25080
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Broken piece
Snap out the broken part. Snap in the new part. Use caution with the wires, but don’t have to disconnect them.
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- Customer:
- Margaret from SCOTTSDALE, AZ
- Parts Used:
- WH01X10060
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
My dryer wouldn't start, I saw the part on your website after reading comments from other people
I put the nob on the post, one side is flat the rest of the lever on the dryer is round. So I matched up the lever with he inside of the new knob and slid it on . The dryer works perfectly. I ordered it on May 5 th and the nob arrived May 15 th. I guess Georgia is a long way from Arizona. But the part fit perfectly and I am happy. Thankyou.
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- Customer:
- Sally from MANHATTAN, KS
- Parts Used:
- WH01X10060
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
The Start knob broke off
At first the knob seemed like it would not fit on, but after I sprayed it with WD-40 oil, it slipped with a gentle, steady push
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- Customer:
- Maria from MIRAMAR, FL
- Parts Used:
- WE1M654
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Replace a broken timer knob
I just put the piece in place and it fit perfectly. I didn't need a tool for the installation.
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- Customer:
- Bruce from MONROEVILLE, PA
- Parts Used:
- WH01X10060
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
broken start knob
Just push knob on less than 4 seconds
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