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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Dryer Cycling Thermostat Replacement #WE4M181
GE Dryer Cycling Thermostat Replacement #WE4M181
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$60.79Estimated Savings
$112.5003:41
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the cycling thermostat on a GE gas dryer. The most common reasons for replacing the cycling thermostat are when the dryer doesn’t heat, is too hot, takes too long, or won’t stop.
All of the information for this cycling thermostat replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, RCA, Americana
All of the information for this cycling thermostat replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, RCA, Americana
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to remove the screws at the rear of the control panel to release it.
3
Next, open the dryer door and remove the screws inside the door frame which secure the main top.
4
Carefully unhook the control panel tabs from the main top, then lift up the top and remove.
5
Uninstall the screws securing the front panel.
6
Now lift the front panel up and rotate it to the side.
7
Remove the screw or screws securing the sides of the cabinet to the support panel.
8
Now reach under the drum and push the idler pulley to release the tension on the belt.
9
Then unthread the belt from the pulley and motor shaft.
10
Use the belt to help lift out the drum.
11
Use a flathead screwdriver to bend back the retaining tab to release the old thermostat.
12
Install the new thermostat by positioning it on the heating duct and bending the tab to secure.
13
Now transfer the wires from the old part to the new one.
14
Replace the drum in the cabinet by aligning the drum shaft and bearing with the bearing retainer on the rear panel.
15
Reach under the drum and thread the belt onto the pulley and motor shaft in a zig-zag formation.
16
Now rotate the drum to help align the belt.
17
Replace the screw or screws securing the sides of the cabinet to the support panel.
18
Reposition the front panel by first aligning the tabs in the base with the slots in the panel.
19
Now lift up the drum and snap the front panel into place.
20
Secure the screws.
21
Replace the main top by aligning the slots in the top with the tabs on the frame.
22
Then reinstall the screws in the doorframe to secure.
23
Reposition the control panel by inserting the tabs into the slots at the back of the main top.
24
Replace the screws in the back to secure.
25
You're now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the appliance is functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the cycling thermostat on a GE gas dryer. The most common reasons for replacing the cycling thermostat are when the dryer doesn’t heat, is too hot, takes too long, or won’t stop.
All of the information for this cycling thermostat replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, RCA, Americana
All of the information for this cycling thermostat replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, RCA, Americana
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to remove the screws at the rear of the control panel to release it.
3
Next, open the dryer door and remove the screws inside the door frame which secure the main top.
4
Carefully unhook the control panel tabs from the main top, then lift up the top and remove.
5
Uninstall the screws securing the front panel.
6
Now lift the front panel up and rotate it to the side.
7
Remove the screw or screws securing the sides of the cabinet to the support panel.
8
Now reach under the drum and push the idler pulley to release the tension on the belt.
9
Then unthread the belt from the pulley and motor shaft.
10
Use the belt to help lift out the drum.
11
Use a flathead screwdriver to bend back the retaining tab to release the old thermostat.
12
Install the new thermostat by positioning it on the heating duct and bending the tab to secure.
13
Now transfer the wires from the old part to the new one.
14
Replace the drum in the cabinet by aligning the drum shaft and bearing with the bearing retainer on the rear panel.
15
Reach under the drum and thread the belt onto the pulley and motor shaft in a zig-zag formation.
16
Now rotate the drum to help align the belt.
17
Replace the screw or screws securing the sides of the cabinet to the support panel.
18
Reposition the front panel by first aligning the tabs in the base with the slots in the panel.
19
Now lift up the drum and snap the front panel into place.
20
Secure the screws.
21
Replace the main top by aligning the slots in the top with the tabs on the frame.
22
Then reinstall the screws in the doorframe to secure.
23
Reposition the control panel by inserting the tabs into the slots at the back of the main top.
24
Replace the screws in the back to secure.
25
You're now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the appliance is functioning properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Cycling Thermostat
$60.79
Total$0.00
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