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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Gas Dryer Light Socket Replacement #WE5M48
GE Gas Dryer Light Socket Replacement #WE5M48
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$23.14Estimated Savings
$112.5003:43
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the light socket on GE gas dryers. The most common reason for replacing the light socket is when the light bulb stops working but replacing the light bulb does not fix the problem.
All of the information in this light socket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE, Hotpoint
All of the information in this light socket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE, Hotpoint
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
Now carefully slide the main top forward, unhook it from the control panel tabs and remove.
5
Uninstall the screws securing the front panel.
6
Now, lift the front panel up and rotate it to the side.
7
Disconnect the door wire harness.
8
If applicable, move the switch guard out of the way.
9
Next, use pliers to release the black wire from the connector and remove the white wire from the door switch.
10
Remove the light bulb.
11
Uninstall the screw securing the old light socket.
12
Feed the wires out of the drum slide bearing to remove the old socket.
13
Install the new light socket assembly by first feeding the wires through the drum slide bearing.
14
Position the socket and secure it with the screw.
15
Connect the white wire to the door switch.
16
Insert the black wire into the connector and snap it into place.
17
Put the switch guard back into place if applicable and reconnect the door wire harness.
18
Replace the light bulb.
19
Reposition the front panel by first inserting the tabs in the base with the slots in the panel.
20
Now lift up the drum and snap the front panel into place.
21
Secure the screws.
22
Replace the main top by sliding it into position then insert the control panel tabs into the slots at the back of the main top.
23
Fully position then replace the screws.
24
Secure the control panel with the screws in the back.
25
Plug the dryer back in and confirm that the light is functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the light socket on GE gas dryers. The most common reason for replacing the light socket is when the light bulb stops working but replacing the light bulb does not fix the problem.
All of the information in this light socket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE, Hotpoint
All of the information in this light socket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE, Hotpoint
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
Now carefully slide the main top forward, unhook it from the control panel tabs and remove.
5
Uninstall the screws securing the front panel.
6
Now, lift the front panel up and rotate it to the side.
7
Disconnect the door wire harness.
8
If applicable, move the switch guard out of the way.
9
Next, use pliers to release the black wire from the connector and remove the white wire from the door switch.
10
Remove the light bulb.
11
Uninstall the screw securing the old light socket.
12
Feed the wires out of the drum slide bearing to remove the old socket.
13
Install the new light socket assembly by first feeding the wires through the drum slide bearing.
14
Position the socket and secure it with the screw.
15
Connect the white wire to the door switch.
16
Insert the black wire into the connector and snap it into place.
17
Put the switch guard back into place if applicable and reconnect the door wire harness.
18
Replace the light bulb.
19
Reposition the front panel by first inserting the tabs in the base with the slots in the panel.
20
Now lift up the drum and snap the front panel into place.
21
Secure the screws.
22
Replace the main top by sliding it into position then insert the control panel tabs into the slots at the back of the main top.
23
Fully position then replace the screws.
24
Secure the control panel with the screws in the back.
25
Plug the dryer back in and confirm that the light is functioning properly.
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