DBSR453EA1WW General Electric Dryer - Overview

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DRYER FRONT BEARING WHITE 2PK – Part Number: WE03X37318
DRYER FRONT BEARING WHITE 2PK
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PartSelect #: PS17137205
Manufacturer #: WE03X37318
This authentic, white Drum Bearing Slide, also known as the bearing drum slide, glide, or pad, is a plastic, easy-to-install part for your dryer. It replaces the dryer's front drum slide to allow for ...
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Selector Knob with Clip – Part Number: WH1X2721
Selector Knob with Clip
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PartSelect #: PS271094
Manufacturer #: WH1X2721
This knob accepts a D-shaped shaft. Sold individually.
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Drum Bearing Sleeve – Part Number: WE1M462
Drum Bearing Sleeve
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PartSelect #: PS266777
Manufacturer #: WE1M462
If your dryer’s making loud noises or the drum seems shaky, this rear bearing sleeve might be the fix. It helps the drum spin smoothly and stay in place. When it wears out, you might hear squeaks or n...
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Timer Knob – Part Number: WE1X1263
Timer Knob
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PartSelect #: PS266954
Manufacturer #: WE1X1263
This is a timer knob for your dryer. It is found on the control panel and allows you to turn your dryer on and adjust the settings. If the timer will not advance, or you notice the knob is damaged, yo...
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High Limit Thermostat - L315-65 – Part Number: WE4M137
High Limit Thermostat - L315-65
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PartSelect #: PS267900
Manufacturer #: WE4M137
This part is the replacement high-limit thermostat or safety thermostat for your dryer. The high-limit thermostat is found on the upper right-hand side of the heater housing, and it cuts off power to ...
$72.70
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Retainer O-Ring – Part Number: WE1M461
Retainer O-Ring
PartSelect #: PS266776
Manufacturer #: WE1M461
This is a replacement O-ring for the drum bearing retainer on your dryer. The drum bearing is found at the back of the dryer drum. The O-ring is designed to create a seal on the drum bearing. The O-r...
$35.58
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Door Switch – Part Number: WE4M415
Door Switch
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PartSelect #: PS2344321
Manufacturer #: WE4M415
A door switch is a simple on/off mechanism that prohibits the dryer from operating when the door is open.
$39.78
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Heating Element and Housing – Part Number: WE11M23
Heating Element and Housing
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PartSelect #: PS265565
Manufacturer #: WE11M23
Note: The insulators on the housing are NOT sold separately.
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Safety Thermostat – Part Number: WE4M160
Safety Thermostat
PartSelect #: PS267911
Manufacturer #: WE4M160
This is considered a high limit thermostat. Rating - L210 This thermostat acts as a safety mechanism that keeps the dryer from overheating. Once the dryer temperature reaches a certain point, this pie...
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Cycling Thermostat – Part Number: WE4M216
Cycling Thermostat
PartSelect #: PS267949
Manufacturer #: WE4M216
This thermostat is located on the blower wheel.
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Timer Resistor – Part Number: WE4M255
Timer Resistor
PartSelect #: PS267964
Manufacturer #: WE4M255
Are you struggling with unreliable dry cycle times on your dryer? The solution could be simpler than you think. The Genuine GE Replacement Dryer Resistor could bring your dryer back to its peak effici...
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Switch – Part Number: WE4M406
Switch
PartSelect #: PS2337901
Manufacturer #: WE4M406
$91.03
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Replaced broken START knob on dryer.
Slid off the old START knob, then pushed on the new START knob.

I created and printed a label on my computer for use with the time selector dial, which must be set at or beyond 10 minutes, before turning the START knob.

I made a label that says "Minimum" with a red arrow that points past the 10 minute setting on the time selector dial.

My teenage daughter was not setting the time selector dial, to a point past 10 minutes. When she turned the START knob, the dryer would not come on, because the time selector dial was not set past the 10 minute setting.

My daughter had continually twisted the START knob until it broke. I am hoping she will be able to see the large printed label I put on the dryer near the time selector, saying "Minimum" with a large red arrow pointing past 10 minutes.

I am very pleased that I was quickly able to find the exact matching START knob for my dryer and the exact same color, from PartSelect.Com
Parts Used:
Selector Knob with Clip
  • SAM from ROCK HILL, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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The inside of the Selector Knob was stripped
Removed the damaged knob and replaced it with the new knob. Very ease
Parts Used:
Selector Knob with Clip
  • Frank from Irvine, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Heater element went out
First of all, unplug the dryer. I removed the two screws on the front of the cabinet to remove the top. I then took out the screws to remove the dial panel. Release the belt for the drum through the access hole in the rear of the dryer. Remove the front cover and pull the drum assembly out.

Remove the element disc from the rear of the housing, take note of the the wireing placement. Replace disc and reverse order of disassembly.

This job was easy for me as I am a tinkerer by nature. The hardest part of the whole job was waiting on the part, which by the way was ordered on a Sunday evening and I had the replacement in my hands and back in the dryer running by 1:00 PM on the following Tuesday!

I book marked this website and WILL refer it to others who simply need a repair, not a costly new appliance!
Parts Used:
Heating Element and Housing
  • Brian from Clinton, MO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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