DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing a three terminal gas valve solenoid on a GE gas dryer. The most common reasons for replacing the gas valve solenoid are when the dryer doesn’t heat, takes too long, or won’t stop.
All of the information for this gas valve solenoid replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, RCA, Americana
Step-By-Step Instructions1
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
Lift the front panel up to remove.
7
Disconnect the wire harness to the solenoid you're replacing.
8
Remove the screws to detach the mounting bracket and pull the old solenoid off of the gas valve.
9
Install the new solenoid by positioning it on the gas valve, align the bracket, and secure it with the screws.
10
Connect the wire harness to the new solenoid.
11
Reposition the front panel by first aligning the tabs in the base with the slots in the panel.
12
Now lift up the drum and snap the front panel into place.
14
Replace the main top by aligning the slots in the top with the tabs on the frame, then reinstall the screws in the doorframe to secure.
15
Reposition the control panel by inserting the tabs into the slots at the back of the main top.
16
Replace the screws in the back to secure.
17
You're now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the appliance is functioning properly.