All Installation Instructions for General Electric Dryer DBSR453EB2WW

Dryer started as soon as the door was shut

Removed 4 screws at the top of the dryer controls. Pulled the control toward me , pressed the pulled the tab on the switch up, turned the switch counterclockwise, removed the knob and the 4 wires, Plugged the wires to the new switch and reversed the installation

Parts Used:

Rotary Start Switch

George from ZANESVILLE, OH
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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My last phase of repairs of minor items.

if your unit has over 6,000 hours of operations, one needs to remove the front panel and inspect the sliders that the drum rides on. The video were very helpful to replace the sliders. Unfortunately, my dryer had over 10,000 hours of operations over a 30 years period, hence a major repair costing over $200.00 dollars. The drum sliders were gone, hence the drum eat through the plastic guides. More so, the drum started to eat away the front panel. If the dryer is eating your closes and making a noise, one is looking at a $200.00 repair job. Hence check the sliders early will save one $$$$.

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Dryer Lint Chute Assembly

Edward from EDGEWATER, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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broken start knob

Just push knob on less than 4 seconds

Parts Used:

Knob and Clip

Bruce from MONROEVILLE, PA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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The knob cracked and a piece broke off.

Pulled a little piece off dryer and replaced it with a new dryer knob. Very easy and quick.

Parts Used:

Timer Knob

Earl from NORWAY, ME
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers

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Start Switch Replacement

It's no surprise that GE would use cheaply made parts in such a mass produced product, but it was irritating to see the start switch fail just fourteen months after purchasing the dryer. I am glad that a little thought was put into an easy snap and twist installation of the control panel switches. The original switch failed, due to arcing and pitting of the contact points no doubt, and the local parts house didn't even recognize the part, let alone have it in stock. Thanks to PartSelect.com I could have the part in just a couple of days!
The panel comes appart with just four star driver screws on top, but an allen wrench will work also. Wire jumpers with spade connectors are pulled apart and reattached with needle nose pliers.
In the mean time to keep the dryer operational, I did some creative "re-assigning" of some of the control panel jumper wires using the switch that controled the "Wrinkle Care" setting as a temporary Start Switch as it had the same current handling limits. By the way before attempting such a temporary bypass setup, consider not voiding any warrantee arrangement still applying to the product and have some basic electronics and safety knowledge, study the provided schematic well attached to the back panel and remember to write down all of the original wire connections. And when in doubt, calling a qualified GE appliance repair person is your best and safest bet.
New part went right in in about 15 minutes with original wiring restored and double-checked and the dryer is running right on que again.
Thanks PartSelect.com!

Parts Used:

Rotary Start Switch

Michael from Tallahassee, FL
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers

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Original terminal grounding block melted for unknown reason.

Unscrewed the old, screwed in the new making sure wires matched up same as before. Reset my breaker and works like new again.

Parts Used:

Terminal Block and Grounding Strap

Manuel, J from MCALESTER, OK
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Start switch was stuck in the on position internally. By the way this is for a gas dryer not listed in your appliance type

Un plugged dryer from wall - pulled off knob - Unscrewed 4 screws on top of panel - Opened panel by pulling it forward - Removed 2 leed wires - removed switch by turning switch counter clockwise - installed new switch put the wires back on and screwed the panel back on. Done deal.

Parts Used:

Rotary Start Switch

Frederick from ROYAL OAK, MI
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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My dryer wouldn't start, I saw the part on your website after reading comments from other people

I put the nob on the post, one side is flat the rest of the lever on the dryer is round. So I matched up the lever with he inside of the new knob and slid it on . The dryer works perfectly. I ordered it on May 5 th and the nob arrived May 15 th. I guess Georgia is a long way from Arizona. But the part fit perfectly and I am happy. Thankyou.

Parts Used:

Knob and Clip

Margaret from SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Dryer won't start

(1) unplug the power from outlet. (2) unscrew the 3 screws. (3)slide the front instrument panel slight right to remove it. (4) flip over the panel (5) remember the wire colors and their connections, and remove 3 wires (6) pull up the metal tab on the start switch a bit to unlock it and turn counter clock wise to remove the switch (6) do the reverse steps to install the switch.

Parts Used:

Rotary Start Switch