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 Posted: Tue Jan 26th, 2010 11:16 pm
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I have a GE Dryer

Model: DBL333EAOWW
SN: RA732465W

The unit does not turn on any more.  I suspect it's a problem with the power switch because the switch spins around 360 degrees now, rather than simply moving to the on position then returning to 12 o clock.

I have removed the switch from the dryer.  Can anyone point me to instructions on how to open and repair the swich?  Or, can you point me to the proper replacement part?

[any other suggestions on how to verify that the switch is the problem would be great.  I suppose I could just connect the leads into the switch and plug in the dryer, but that somehow seems a little unsafe]

Thanks.


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You can find your part at Repairclinic.com the part # is 2334



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check to make sure the knob is not cracked and just spinning around.



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Thanks.  The knob itself is slightly cracked but it does turn the wheel inside.

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Get a new knob too...they break all the time



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I replaced the power switch but the dryer still does not work. Are there any instructions for troubleshooting the electrical system? I suspect that the exhaust outlet hose was kinked so there may have been a lot of back pressure on the motor...is there a fuse of some kind that could have blown? Thanks.

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Yes there is a fuse...lift the top...look behind drum to the right...small black fuse with two little wires going to it. Use your ohm meter..unplug 1 of the wires....if no continuity then its bad.

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roomservicetaco wrote: ... exhaust outlet hose was kinked so there may have been a lot of back pressure on the motor...

over-heated air in the Vent system ...

check the Thermal Limiter # 1236 (upper right corner)



 

click on picture WE25X10011 Thermal Limiter KIt


Dryer Vent
Vent should be rigid metal.
Short lengths of flexible metal may be OK, if not crimped when moving the Dryer into place.
NO plastic
NO PVC
NO screws
Foil Duct Tape is OK.
With an empty load, Timed Dry, High Heat, the vent temperature should cycle somewhere between 135F and 160F

Disconnect the Dryer Vent and check for good air-flow there and where it exits the house.

Check the Vent air temperature at the back of the Dryer.

If you have a Harbor Freight Store near you,

click on picture $ 4.99  sometimes on sale for $ 2.99




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Turns out the drive belt was broken, which tripped the motor kill switch.

Anyone have a link to the replacement belt?

Also, when I manually turned the drum, about 1/4 of the rotation felt a little scratchy against the felt guide/bushing. Anything I should do to make sure the rotation is smooth?

Thanks.

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I am not at my computer at the moment, but you can get the belt at repairclinic.com but even though you dryer is a GE its actuallly made by Frigidaire. Long story short the GE belt is $41 and the frigidaire is probably $20....same belt....someone can link you to the frigidaire belt, just stand by.



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GE Frigidaire

click on picture          $ 41






Frigidaire 
Dryer drum belt

I'm not sure which one  ...
       




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Electrolux/Frigidaire part# 134503600

http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=154&N=1156784

Same exact belt packaged in original manufactures package only 1/4 the price of a GE labeled part, (DON'T BUY GE!!!! You get ripped off!!!).



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Belt procured and installed. Seems like things are working now, though will get the full first-day report from the wife later today. Thanks for the assistance.

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Good job and remember in the future ....get Frigidaire mechanical parts for that dryer...way cheaper



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is there a similar Frigidaire model number that he can use for parts searching ?

 



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I will try and post one tomorrow...better yet I will post part #'s and descriptions



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as promised here are the common parts for your GE / Frigidaire dryer..will save you mucho denero in the future.

all part #'s are Repair Clinics #'s

part # 1851 Rear bearing kit



part # 343 upper felt glide



part #1156784 belt



part # 456 lower felt



part # 3042 heating element



part # 1489053 thermal limiter




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Fantastic. Thanks.

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