GTD42EAAJ0WW General Electric Dryer - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Stephen from MARENGO, OH
- Parts Used:
- WD21X10261
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Dishwasher wouldn’t start
Took the screws out of the back of the doorl located the switch and replaced it put screws back in and it was fixed
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- Customer:
- Hector from SAN PEDRO, CA
- Parts Used:
- WE4M416, WD21X10261
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
First, no heat; then, no run
Washer/dryer belongs to a friend. Originally, the problem was that the dryer wouldn’t heat, so I opened it up, and removed the drum thinking it might be the heating element. It wasn’t, and the ohm reading confirmed this. It turned out to be a burnt wire connector to the element ( unknown to me, and found out later, was that the start switch had remained continuously in the down position because the switch was pressed too far down and thus remained locked “on” in place under the surrounding cabinet frame. This, in my opinion, caused for a continual call for heat and thus burnt the wire.)
I replaced the burnt wire/connector and reassembled. Now the dryer would heat, but would only run if the start button was continually depressed. Let go of the button, and the dryer stopped.
Repair pros suggested a new start switch. I bought a new start switch along with a new interlock switch (it basically shuts off dryer if belt breaks because lack of a belt releases pressure on the pulley that keeps switch depressed.) Apparently they can go bad, too.
It turns out neither of these switches were bad. Instead, upon further inspection, after the first installation of the drum belt, the L-shaped bracket which holds the pulley for belt tension became dislocated from its correct position and was not allowing for the depression of the interlock switch, causing the dryer to “read” broken belt, and thus, not run.
I loosened the motor bracket to allow placing the bracket in the correct position. Reassembled and all was good.
PSA - almost every sheet metal edge is razor sharp.
In the process of returning parts. Now in the process of returning parts.
I replaced the burnt wire/connector and reassembled. Now the dryer would heat, but would only run if the start button was continually depressed. Let go of the button, and the dryer stopped.
Repair pros suggested a new start switch. I bought a new start switch along with a new interlock switch (it basically shuts off dryer if belt breaks because lack of a belt releases pressure on the pulley that keeps switch depressed.) Apparently they can go bad, too.
It turns out neither of these switches were bad. Instead, upon further inspection, after the first installation of the drum belt, the L-shaped bracket which holds the pulley for belt tension became dislocated from its correct position and was not allowing for the depression of the interlock switch, causing the dryer to “read” broken belt, and thus, not run.
I loosened the motor bracket to allow placing the bracket in the correct position. Reassembled and all was good.
PSA - almost every sheet metal edge is razor sharp.
In the process of returning parts. Now in the process of returning parts.
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- Customer:
- Charles from WALHALLA, SC
- Parts Used:
- WE04X24550, WE01X24552
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
timer control locked down, knob was broken trying to turn
took 6 screws 0ut of cover plate,removed wires one at a time and replaced on new part(timer) removed retaining scres turned 1/4 turn removed--replaced in reverse manner
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- Customer:
- Rebekah from NEW ORLEANS, LA
- Parts Used:
- WD21X10261
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
My dishwasher would not start.
I unscrewed the inside of the dishwasher door and clearly saw the old interlock switch. This dishwasher has two, but it was obvious that one switch worked and one didn't (one switched was permanently pressed in). I removed the old interlock switch. It was tricky to pull out and I felt like I was going to break it but after watching youtube videos, I was pretty sure you just have to pull hard. I easily put the new switch in, reattached the dishwasher door, and it works perfectly!
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- Customer:
- Dameon from SMYRNA, DE
- Parts Used:
- WD21X10261
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Dishwasher would not start
Removed panel to access the interlock switches. There were two. The button on one switch was fine and the button on the other would not depress. Ran a continuity test and it failed. The switch also had a burnt smell
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- Customer:
- Rene from LAUD LAKES, FL
- Parts Used:
- WE01X25317
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Broken Door Hinge
Having 2 persons make the job easier.
1) Remove the screws that holds the hinge to the body of the unit.
2) Remove the screws around the door so you can get to the hinge.
3) Remove bad hinge and replace with new one.
1) Remove the screws that holds the hinge to the body of the unit.
2) Remove the screws around the door so you can get to the hinge.
3) Remove bad hinge and replace with new one.
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- Customer:
- Elizabeth A from STEVENS POINT, WI
- Parts Used:
- WE03X23881
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Torn screen on lint filter
Just put new lint filter in slot
I had torn the screen on the original one
I had torn the screen on the original one
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- Customer:
- Sydrell from CHICAGO, IL
- Parts Used:
- WE03X23881
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
the bracket around the net was cracked
removed old lint trap cleaned excess lint that fell inside from the broken lint trap made it easier for new lint trap to slide in.
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- Customer:
- Lawrence from ROLESVILLE, NC
- Parts Used:
- WD21X10261
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
dishwasher did not start
Took out interlock switch (two leads) and replaced with new one. As simple as that.
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- Customer:
- Lisa from YOAKUM, TX
- Parts Used:
- WE04X28977, WE05X20431
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set
WOULD NOT START/ stopped in the middle of cycle
Ordered parts and installed with YOUTUBE video.
Model A little different than showed online, There was a Metal protector over the Door switch that need to be taken off before switch could be located.
After detachment of dryer door, easily pushed the seal to one side to dislocate the metal protector.
Would of took 30 minutes to complete if had not been for the Metal protector they added to cover the switch.
Model A little different than showed online, There was a Metal protector over the Door switch that need to be taken off before switch could be located.
After detachment of dryer door, easily pushed the seal to one side to dislocate the metal protector.
Would of took 30 minutes to complete if had not been for the Metal protector they added to cover the switch.
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- Customer:
- Mary from NEW BRITAIN, CT
- Parts Used:
- WE05X20431
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Dryer bulb burned out
Son found out where the bulb was by using YouTube. I googled lamp for model number and your website came up. I ordered the part, it arrived promptly, and my son installed it.
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- Customer:
- Mary Ann from SUN CITY WEST, AZ
- Parts Used:
- WE03X23881
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
The Lint filter in the dryer was damaged from continuous use.
I just popped in the new Filter and it fit perfectly. This will prolong the dryer use, looks like new.
Thank you Part Select.
One Happy customer
Thank you Part Select.
One Happy customer
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- Customer:
- mary jane from NEW BERN, NC
- Parts Used:
- WE01X24552
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
Dryer wouldn’t run-knob wouldn’t catch when turned
I researched the problem-ordered the part-watched a tutorial on Part Select website and replaced the old part with the new-couldn’t have been used asier
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- Customer:
- James from JOLIET, IL
- Parts Used:
- WE04X24550
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set
Timer broke
Removed the top of the dryer panel where the timer is attached to and removed old timer and installed the new timer.
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- Customer:
- Michael from GLEN ALLEN, VA
- Parts Used:
- WE04X24550, WE01X24552
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Defective timer. Wouldn't advance (turn)
Removed detective timer. Reversed process to in stay new part.
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