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 the dryer motor if the temperature reaches an unsafe level. If you push the start button and nothing happens, the high-limit thermostat should be tested for continuity and replaced if the contacts are open. Be sure to disconnect power to the dryer before you begin this repair. This part is sold individually and is an OEM part.
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Replacing your General Electric Dryer High Limit Thermostat - L315-65
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This part fixes the following symptoms:
Too hot
This part works with the following products:
Dryer, Washer Dryer Combo, Washer.
This part works with the following products:
General Electric, Hotpoint, Kenmore.
Part# WE4M137 replaces these:
AP2042565, 276438, WE04M0137, WE04X25197, WE4M457
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Simon C - December 23, 2022
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Easy repair
Exact part I needed to fix my dryer. Plus the video made it simple and easy to take apart and install.
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Simon G - November 20, 2022
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Quick shipping & easy shopping
Not exactly what i needed. Same Thermo but my model has to come with the wiring harness for almost double or triple the price. To hell with that. Shipping was quick and price was decent. If my other appliances break down, I'll be shopping here again.
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Ivon R - March 21, 2021
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Part was exact replacement
Part was exactly what I needed, delivery was fast, good experience !!
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Anthony G - July 9, 2020
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Right part - wrong video
The part was right, it did the trick.However, the video instruction associated with the part was for a different dryer model. This video suggested removing the dryer drum. Further investigation revealed that wasn't necessary. At least the part worked. I will buy from Part Select again.
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Arthuro N - April 8, 2019
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Good, solve the problem...
Recieve on time...and i repaired my GE dryer on time...thanks part select...good job...
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Jean B - February 18, 2019
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Perfect score on this one.I needed a h.l.thermostat for a commercial coffeemaker. Could'nt find it near me so I ordered it at P.S. They had it in stock and I received it in no time. Very satisfied. Thank you.
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Dryer would shut off on heat dry after a couple of minutes. I could feel the heat working. It would only continue to run on fluff/no heat
Pulled the drum an found spade clip burned on wire. Hi limit Thermostat crumbled/ broke while pulling spade clip so I trimmed back the wire, cleaned the spade clip and soldered the wire back on. Isolated the other thermostats in the system and tested for resistance. Reassembled dryer.
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Dave from Wallingford, CT
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Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
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Troy
August 4, 2017
What could cause this high limit thermostat to blow if there is no blockage anywhere in the exhaust line? And would it be immediately or over the course of a cycle and the element heating up? Thanks!
For model number GTUN275EM1WW
Hi Troy,
Thank you for your inquiry. I would suggest actually testing your heating element and the wiring next. It could be that there is a short in that part that keeps making your high limit thermostat blow. I hope this helps!
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Mike
December 10, 2017
My dryer stops running before the clothes are dry, and it doesn't feel like the dryer is over-heated. The heating element appears to still be on because the top of the dryer continues to get hotter and hotter, even after 5-10 minutes of the dryer being stopped. This is surprising because the dryer is actually stopped. When this happens i cannot re-start the dryer. I turn the dial selector to off so the heater turns off, then in ~10minutes, i am able to re-start the dryer. The dryer does this when the temperature knob is turned to high heat, med heat, and low heat. Thinking what the problem could be, a few months ago i have already replace the thermostat l210-30f (part id ps267926, partselect part number we4m181), and the problem did not go away.
For model number DBXR463ED2CC
Hi Mike,
Thank you for your question. It sounds like you may have too much lint build up inside of your vent and exhaust tubes. When lint builds up in those areas it restricts the air flow. When the air flow is restricted your appliance will over heat and usually blow the fuses and the thermostats, as those are safety elements to make sure your appliance does not over heat. You may also want to test your heating element to make sure that it is working correctly and retest all of your thermostats and your thermal fuses to make sure that they are working as well. Your appliance has two of each of those inside of it. Two by your element and two on your blower housing. You can test all of those parts with a multi meter. Good luck with your repair.
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Barry
September 25, 2017
We're is high limit thermostat l315-65 located? Is there anyway to test it?
For model number DCVH640EJ0WW
Hi Barry, Thank you for the question. The high limit thermostat is on the side of the housing for the heating element.To test the thermostat you will need a Ohm meter to check for resistance. Hope this helps !
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Beverly
June 25, 2019
Dryer won’t start. It is getting full 240 power. What do I check now
For model number HTDP120ED0WW
Hello Beverly, Thank you for the question. If there is power going tot he appliance but nothing works or if the dryer is acting like it has no power, I suggest starting with the Terminal Block and Grounding Strap, PartSelect Number PS1015628 first to make sure it is not damaged or defective. You can also test the High Limit Thermostat, PartSelect Number PS267900. The high-limit thermostat is found on the upper right-hand side of the heater housing, and it cuts off power to the dryer motor if the temperature reaches an unsafe level. Hope this helps!
Can the high limit thermostat switch not allow the dryer to start. We04x26139.
Hi Rick, Thank you for the question. At times it can prevent the appliance to start or it will not allow the element to heat up.Hope this helps!
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Julio
November 5, 2017
E61 error on display
For model number Dbvh512ef0ww
Hi Julio, Thank you for the question. The E61 error code indicates a problem in the power supply. Try to remove the appliance from the power source for a few moments then plug it back in. If this does not fix the issue the problem would be in the Main Power Board assembly and it will need to be replaced. Hope this helps!
Will not cycle on auto settings, but will advance on timed cycle, also over heats. The timer and cycling thermostat we4m281 have been replaced.
For model number GTDX200EM0WW
Hi Don, Thank you for the question. I suggest testing the Safety Thermostat,PartSelect Number PS267911.This thermostat acts as as safety mechanism that keeps the dryer from overheating.You will need a Multi Meter to test the part.I also suggest testing the High Limit Thermostat and the Bias Thermostat. Hope this helps!
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Mark
January 27, 2018
My dryer starts whenyou push the start button but is soon as you let off it stops what might that be
For model number Gtdp490ed2ws
Hello Mark, thank you for your question. The issue might be the push to start switch, or it could possibly be the interlock switch. The interlock switch may also be referred to as a belt switch. This part is a simple on/off mechanism that prohibits the appliance from operating when the door is open. The interlock switch senses the door is shut and the dryer can begin. I would test the interlock switch as well as the push to start switch. This link will take you to our site, where you can find some information on testing the door switch as well as the push to start switch.
https://www.partselect.com/Repair/Dryer/Will-Not-Start/
I hope this helps!
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Ed
November 6, 2018
After running for 2 minutes on sensor, the dryer shuts off and the lights on the front go out. After a couple minutes i hear a click and everything comes back on and it will finish the next 20 minutes or so drying without shutting off. This happens almost all the time. Do any of the t'stats reset themselves or once the kick out they are done? There also feels like there is a lot of heat when it shuts off. I recently replaced the flexible duct with galv. Duct thinking that was the problem, but had to reduce an elbow from 4" to 3" then enlarge it back to 4" because of an obstruction. Could that have anything to do with it also?
For model number DCVH680EJ1WW
Hello Ed, thank you for your question. It sounds like you have an issue with either the high limit, or safety thermostat. If the unit gets too hot the thermostat will shut down the unit as a safety measure. They will reset, and are not "one time only" fuses. I would recommend testing the thermostats on the heating element ( part numbers Safety Thermostat Part Number: PS267911 and Inlet Control Thermostat Part Number: PS1766014 and High Limit Thermostat - L315-65 Part Number: PS267900. I hope this helps!
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Antonio
November 14, 2018
My dryer was heating up and i just replaced the timer. Now it will not heat anymore , why?
For model number Gtdx180ed4ww
Hello Antonio, thank you for your question. I would recommend checking the timer resistor to be sure it is connected correctly, and tightly. If the resistor is ok, test the thermostats (Cycling Thermostat - 4 Wire Part Number: WE4M181, High Limit Thermostat - L315-65 Part Number: WE4M137, and Bias Thermostat Part Number: WE4M216, It is likely, that the bias thermostat has failed, but its recommended you test the aforementioned thermostats to be certain. I hope this helps!
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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 piece will shut down po...
