DBSR453EB2WW General Electric Dryer - Instructions

Mark from Monroe Township, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Dryer didn't turn on

The part came today…and I installed it in 10 minutes. The only time consuming part was locating a torx screwdriver which was needed to remove the panel.
Lifted the panel, extracted the existing switch and
disconnected the wires and used a flathhead screwdriver to lift off the existing switch. Reconnected the new piece, and voila my dryer worked!
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Rachel from Monsey, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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light bulb dead

remove the old one and put the new one...!!! Easy

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Carole from Wynnewood, PA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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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!

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

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This is the 2nd replacement timer knob

So simple....just put it on! Sure beats paying a $65 service charge (which we did the 1st time). Have a feeling that I'll be ordering another one.

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Kaye from Boones Mill, VA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Bulb was intermittently working

Inspected door switch operation and was working properly and simply looked for bulb in the dryer drum housing and located it immediately above the door opening,unscrewed it and noticed the broken elements inside. The bulb is a 10w/120V. Installed bulb problem solved.

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Peter from LEOMINSTER, MA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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dryer would not turn on

ordered knob ,. pushed it on.

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Bernice from INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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on /off switch would not work

remove 3 screws from back of top panel unplug wires from back of switch and twist out switch and replace same reassemble panel and plug it back in

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Robert from WOBURN, MA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Timer knob hole split

I ordered a new knob. The new knob was not broken, so it all worked out great.

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James from Troy, OH
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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The Knob broke.

Just put the new knob on.

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Shirley from ASHEBORO, NC
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Burnt out bulb

Used a flash light to see, reached in and installed new bulb above the door

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Jeffry from ROCKVILLE, MD
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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dryer knob broke

Just put it on, but this is the second time I've had to replace this knob in 3 yrs.

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Shirley I from Judsonia, AR
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Knob to set timer wouldn't advance

Removed old knob, took a pair of needle nose plyers to remove wire band that was left behind from original knob. Slipped on new knob and voila! Easy fix! Now I need to replace rotary start switch.

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Barbara from Goodrich, MI
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers

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spring loaded start switch stopped.

removed 4 screws from top of control panel. pulled 3 knobs off. removed face cover. unplugged damaged unit. twisted unit to right and removed. installed new unit. plugged in wiring. replaced panel. replaced screws and knobs.

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stephen from Lake Lure, NC
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Light bulb blew out inside the dryer

Screwed the light bulb into the socket (duh)

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