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Making noise in the front
It might be that your load is off balance you have to balance your load evenly, or your belt might be going on it.
My dryer starts, runs a few minutes, doesn't heat up and shuts itself off
check your sensors on the heater unit, there are two or more, simply us a meter and make sure power is on both sides of the sensor, if not then that specific sensor is bad and you should replace it, pull the sensor and tie the two wire together to see if it will heat, if it does replace the sensor they are cheap and will keep you from burning down the house
How to get to the
Hi goat1991...
If you have to check/replace/repair your drum motor,drum seals,belt,rollers, etc.
If replacing drum seals be sure to use a good grade of weather proof cement to hold the seal/s in place, some seals are furnished with the cement to glue it in place.
Note: This method works for most front loading machines.
Remove the electrical console that holds the timer switch,start switch, etc. from the top of the dryer if necessary. Be real careful not to knock any of the wires off of the timer switch or other electrical connections.
Remove the lint filter and the two screws that hold the filter housing to the top of the dryer lid.
Then remove the top of the dryer by inserting a screwdriver between the top and frame on each side of the dryer to pop the lid up from the retaining clips.
Note: Some of the tops tilt backwards on a type of hinge and do not have to be removed completly.
Remove the front of the machine by disconnecting the door switch and removing the two screws located on either side of the dryer frame.
Move the door and front of machine forward to remove.
This will expose the belt,idler bracket and drum, remove the drum and belt and this will expose the drum rollers, idler arm bracket with pulley, and motor with pulley. Pay attention to the route of the belt, this will come in handy when you go to reinstall the belt and drum.
Sometimes the belt will slip off of the idler arm or motor causing the drum not to turn.
Note:The way the belt goes back on is, as the belt comes off the drum has to be doubled (pushed together to form a loop) and goes under the idler pulley then to the motor pulley.
While you have the drum out, I would recommend that you lubricate the drum rollers at the shaft of the roller with a good grade of machine oil like 3 in One oil or a vasoline type of lubricant. This will save you a problem later with the rollers getting noisy, also check your drum rollers for flat spots, if they have flat spots on them this will cause a thumping type noise. You will need to replace the drum rollers if they have flat spots on them.
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WILL NOT HEAT
There could be several problems here. First, check to see that you have proper voltage coming to the appliance (220-240 VAC). If you have improper voltage, it can tumble, but not heat.
Second, check to see that your heating element is not burned out. Check it with an ohm-meter, you should read anywhere between 30-8 Ohms. If it is open, replace it.
Third, check thermostats for continuity. They should have nearly 0 resistance. There are 3 mounted to the heater assy. If any are open, replace them.
If all checks good, or after this, you still have no heat, check that you have proper voltage getting to the element. You will need to consult the wiring diagram for this. It should be located under the control panel.
Let me know if you have any further questions.
My dryer is not drying my clothes completely. I
Your dryer has a double set of heating elements
1 side of the coils is probably broken and you are getting half the heat.
This is making the dryer take longer to dry them clothes.
Air restrictions in the dryer and vent can cause the heater control to shut down quickly also.
If you have a bad breaker the power will sometimes work and sometimes not.
If all of these are good you might have a problem with the timer.
Most of the GE timers have leaf switches in the that get a burr on the contacts. The come apart simple enough.
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Will not turn on
HI, check the following to address this issue.
1. No power to the dryer
Make sure there's power getting to the dryer. Check for a tripped circuit breaker or a blown fuse. Check the wall socket for power with a voltmeter or by plugging something else in.
2. Door switch / Door switch actuator lever
The dryer would not start with a broken door switch. Replace the door switch if found defective.
Most dryers have a door switch actuator lever - when you close a dryer door, it presses against the lever, which actuates the door switch. If the lever is broken, the switch would not activate and the dryer would not start. Replace the lever, if broken.
Note: Door switch actuator lever usually comes with the door switch assembly and it is recommended to get the whole assembly since there is almost no price difference between the door switch assembly and just the lever. Check your model for more details.
3. Thermal fuse
Most dryers have a thermal fuse, which burns out when the dryer overheats, in which case the dryer will either not run at all or stop heating. The fuse is usually located on the vent duct, inside the dryer. A blown fuse will show no continuity when measured with a meter. Before replacing the fuse, make sure the blower wheel is not broken or clogged, and there is nothing blocking the venting.
Note: It is recommended by most dryer manufacturers to replace a hi-limit thermostat when replacing a thermal fuse.
4. Timer
Replace if defective (note: uncommon problem).
**The most common issue here will be a defective Thermal fuse
The timer knob is stripped
Replace the timer knob...it is cheaper than replacing the dryer.
Go to: partselect.com/
You should be able to find the replacement knob for your timer
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GE dryer (PVXR363ED) can start (turning) with
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Hi,
There can be many reasons why your dryer will not start or turn...
The most common causes are the belt breaking or jumping off, or the motor going
bad...
Here are a couple of tips that I wrote will help you to figure out why your
dryer will not run...
Dryer Repair - The Dryer is not Turning
Dryer Repair - The dryer will not start
heatman101
The dryer takes a very long time and multiple
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Hi,
If your dryer is not drying like it once did or if you just have not
taken the time to give yourself a clean dryer in a long time then you
need to do that. At least once a year the dryer cleaning should take
place. Lint build up in the dryer duct is one of the main causes
for your dryer to fail.
Here is the rest of this tip about Dryer
Maintenance
heatman101
I have a dryer model # DWSR483EB1WW (General
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Hi,
Here is a tip that I wrote about dryers and noises...
It will help you determine what is happening there...
Dryer Repair Squeaks, Grinding, Clicking and Knocking Noise
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How do I replace the heating element on a ge
First unplug your dryer. Open the door and you will see a couple of screws holding the front to the top of the machine. remove these screws and the top will come off. there are 2 more screws at the top and on the inside of the front panel. remove one on each side and the front will come off. you must then remove the belt from the motor and pully. this will allow you to pull the tub out and you will see the elements at the rear of the machine.
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