DBSR453GB1WW General Electric Dryer - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Anthony from Nesquehoning, PA
- Parts Used:
- WE4M519
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Start switch did not work
I pulled all the knobs, removed screws and tilted the faceplate, unplugged 3 wires, twisted the old switch to unlock it, twisted the new switch in and guessed where to install the 3 wires because the switch from PartSelect was different. After two attempts at placing the wires on the connectors, the dryer works however it shuts off at a different switch position.
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- Customer:
- Betty from Mineral, VA
- Parts Used:
- WE4M519
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
starter switch stopped working
removed three screws from face panel and removed three wires from starter switch and put them on new starter switch. Took old switch out and put in new and reassembled the face plate.
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- Customer:
- Phil from Towaco, NJ
- Parts Used:
- WE4M519
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Dryer would not start due to defective switch
The biggest challenge was figuring out how to remove the defective starter switch. By searching the internet I found someone describing the same problem and that you had to turn in counter-clockwise to remove it.
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- Customer:
- D J from Zwolle, LA
- Parts Used:
- WE4M519
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
Dryer on switch did not work
Ordered and replaced the starter switch. Ordering was easy, just entered the model # and got a diagram of the dryer, selected the started switch and place the order. The switch arrived a few days later. It was the right switch and installation was easy. Dryer is working fine.
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- Customer:
- Debbie from Va Beach, VA
- Parts Used:
- WE4M519
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Switch stuck in the ON position
Followed other people's postings. This really is a simple at home repair.
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- Customer:
- Ruben from Odessa, TX
- Parts Used:
- WE4M519
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
dryer wouldn't turn off
Started out by unplugging appliance then pulled off knob, removed 4 screws that held cover in place, removed wires from switch, rotated switch to remove. reversed steps to replace.
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- Customer:
- GUY from BEDFORD HILLS, NY
- Parts Used:
- WE03X37318
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Drum slide wore - damaged drum bearing
r/r parts unit runs great
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- Customer:
- Julie from Sterling Heights, MI
- Parts Used:
- WE03X37318
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
worn dryer drum slides
i first popped off the top of te dryer after removing the two screws in frotn when you open the door. I then removed the two screws holding the front together. after tilting the front out i was able to place the slides in without having to pull of the front entirely.
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- Customer:
- AMY from RICHMOND, VA
- Parts Used:
- WE01X20419
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Dryer door handle broke off
Very satisfied. I simply took the plastic door handle out of the package and snapped it into the door. It popped right in and fit perfectly!
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- Customer:
- William from Joliet, IL
- Parts Used:
- WE01X20419
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Pull door handle broke
No tools needed as old handle had come out on it's own when it broke. Simply removed duct tape that was used holding old one in place till new one arrived. Placed new one in position and snapped into place to hold. Less then a minute to install. Very pleased and surprised in how fast delivery of part from PartSelect was. Basically had it in 2 days. Will use them for other replacement parts as the need arises.
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- Customer:
- Deborah from Dublin, OH
- Parts Used:
- WE01X20419
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
The handle on the dryer broke off
I ordered the new part as listed and it came in two days, which was amazing to me since it was the week before Christmas. I snapped it in in less than a minute and all is well. Thank you for being so prompt on sending this out. Made the holidays a lot easier.
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- Customer:
- Steve from Sacramento, CA
- Parts Used:
- WE03X37318
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Dryer drum squealling
I followed the directions from the previous post. It was much easier than described. I got the part, removed 4 screws, removed the top, pulled the front and replaced the part. It was all together again in 15 minutes. Dryer sounds great again! I'm so glad I didn't call a repair man!
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- Customer:
- mike from swarthmore, PA
- Parts Used:
- WE4M519
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
dryer would not turn on
Verified start switch was defective by jumping around switch to confirm the unit operated. replaced the switch.
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- Customer:
- Richard from Williston, VT
- Parts Used:
- WE03X37318
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Dryer squeaks and squeals while running
Took the top of the dryer off by removing two philips screws in front. Removed two screws holding the front of the dryer on. Pulled the front out enough to reveal the worn drum slides. Replaced them. Reassembled.
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- Customer:
- Kelly from Hendersonville, TN
- Parts Used:
- WE03X37318
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Loud squeaking noise
Repair was VERY easy - 4 screws total! Used google to find a video online that showed the steps.
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