This video is spot on, saved me the cost of buying a new dryer! I followed the diagnostic and found the thermal high limit to be defective. I also tested all components to be sure they were working correctly. 12 bucks to replace high limit fuse/sensor. 12 dollars fixed my dryer and I was able to avoid forking out 500.00 or more to replace my dryer. Ben does a great job with this video and made this very easy to follow. Thank you Ben, I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and allowing folks like me to benefit from your willingness to post the most comprehensive information I have found on this subject in all of KZbin!
@edg90132 ай бұрын
Me2
@tam1love13 күн бұрын
2 minutes into this video and my dryer came back on. Eternal blessings to you and yours my good brother. 🥹😄😄
@apfenn7777Ай бұрын
I want to thank you for this video. I fixed the unit myself for less than $50 thanks to you. It took more time to go out and get the part than it did to make the repair. You saved us at least $250 in a service call/repair and probably much more as the unit is 11 years old and we thought “let’s just go buy a new dryer.” Can’t thank you enough. When the internet is used for good purposes, such as this, it truly is wonderful. Wishing you the best.
@brianperkins61219 ай бұрын
When testing any device within the dryer in resistance or continuity mode on your meter like the fuse or the start switch, make sure the dryer is uplugged. You do not want to test devices in the dryer circuts in that meter mode with any power present.. use great care when doing testing procedures require the power to be on allways check the mode your meter and make sure its set to measure AC voltage and is not set in continunity mode. when measuring for voltage present .. most of the devices in a dryer can be tested in resistance or contunity mode with the dryer unpluged.. (dont just turn the breaker off , unplug it) Some of the edges of the metal cabinet are very sharp take precauations to not cut yourself ..
@introvertish2395Ай бұрын
It was my start button. Danke so much. 2 minutes in and you saved the rest of my day off.
@robertdobson28465 ай бұрын
This dryer is identical to one handed down to us Easter weekend. My wife used it one day and it stopped working. I watched this video 4 days ago, in some parts repeatedly, to dismantle and diagnose my dryer. You make it too easy. My issue was the high-limit thermostat. I ordered it along with 2 new light bulbs, a set of glide slides (mine were all worn and/or broken), and a small dryer cleaning kit on Amazon for less than $40. I cleaned it out then reassembled it. I admit, I did have to rewatch the part where you took off the belt so I knew how it went back on. You saved me probably hundreds of dollars. Thanks!
@jimgregg42014 ай бұрын
The Best audio/video and clear concise explanations of everything!!
@dgamada235 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking the time out of your day to show us how to do this! I was able to replace my dryer's belt using your video. Keep up the great work.
@GREENDIAMONDNEWS20126 ай бұрын
stuck tooth pick in switch hole 3 or 4 times-I saw a teeny tiny bit of black lint, BINGO- two minute fix, God bless you for your work.
@suesetteswanigan9640Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I found out it was the start button. Dryer works fine and I can fix it myself. Thank you again!
@ramonlongoria693 ай бұрын
Spinning the drum worked for me, thank you sir looked at all repair videos nobody mentioned this one ,yours pop up last and it was amazing
@AndrewAspiringGamer5 ай бұрын
My dryer works now and all I needed was a new belt. Saved us a ton. Thank you!
@bensappliancesandjunk5 ай бұрын
Nice!
@edg90132 ай бұрын
I just want to say thank you for your tutorial. I’m that guy that will try to fix something before I buy a new unit. You saved me 1000 dollars. 😏, I don’t if it was that much( because I never checked), but my dryer works and I spent $20. Thank you very much!
@bensappliancesandjunk2 ай бұрын
Nice!
@darianbrantley15395 ай бұрын
It was my power button thanks man. This video got down to many details save you money.
@KiisahimeАй бұрын
You saved my bacon! It was the timer switch and your video was so easy to follow, thanks!
@jacobjones6221 күн бұрын
Great video. Turns out my start button was broken. Super easy to diagnose and fix with this video.
@JimiGrondin8 ай бұрын
after replacing the ignitor and coils on my GE gas dryer, the thing wouldn't start back up. so i had to take it all apart again. it wasn't until the final test outlined in the video that i found the culprit--the infernal door switch. the INCREDIBLY poor design made the contacts not line up with the connector when i was putting the machine back together after the initial repair. the contacts on the switch are paper thin prongs which are easily pushed aside by the wire harness if you're not careful while reconnecting. thank you, Ben.
@t.harris43092 ай бұрын
I wish I could give you a thousand likes. I had my Mom's dryer halfway apart when I decided to watch your video. My timer knob was stripped. 😁
@kimr8811ify26 күн бұрын
Saved me!! I was about to buy a new dryer and it was just the start button!! Thank you!!
@Wiglady125 ай бұрын
This was so helpful. I have this model and all of a sudden my start button wouldn't respond. Removing the starter button and pressing the starter switch solved my problem. Thanks for posting!
@Coucho9 ай бұрын
Just wanted to say I love your content-- I've learned a lot. Thanks for posting.
@bensappliancesandjunk9 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@Pooroljc9 ай бұрын
THANK YOU for taking so much time to make these detailed video's.
@bensappliancesandjunk9 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@peteyc22929 ай бұрын
Ben You might want to advise to unplug the unit before removing the back plate. Just in case they lose their grip on it and drop it onto the terminals. Unlikely, but better safe than sorry. Love your videos by the way.
@jessemickle64518 ай бұрын
I TOTALLY forgot to unplug and dropped… 🤦🏼♀️ so I made a spark… now I think I have to fix another one my wires…
@oops5015Ай бұрын
Awesome!! Second trouble shooting test worked! Saved me $$ and time getting a repairman out, thank you!!
@Thug16054 ай бұрын
Within a couple of minutes, I fixed mine. It was just the button on mine. Got lucky. Thanks to the video
@PottyTrainingTips-x1t2 ай бұрын
Thanks for this!! Wash SO close to ordering a new dryer until I checked this out. Easy $20 fix
@DanOKC5 ай бұрын
Ben's the BEST ................ Thank You for all you share. Sorry, I had to add the video is just not the same with your Maytag outfit, hope they didn't give your grief over it.
@johnathanrucker62754 ай бұрын
You’re videos really helped me save a ton of money
@psulionz872 ай бұрын
My guy! my apt complex maintenance is so slow and lazy that i was able to troubleshoot my dryer myself with your help
@bensappliancesandjunk2 ай бұрын
Nice!
@tonyb18874 ай бұрын
Your video saved me so much stress and likely a lot of money. The issue turned out to be a jammed start button lol. Great video! Cheers!
@bensappliancesandjunk4 ай бұрын
Nice glad it helped!
@jonathanbailey10862 ай бұрын
It was the belt. Thank you for your time and expertise good sir!
@ryanwalker33655 ай бұрын
As simple as a cracked timing dial. Thank you, Ben!
@bensappliancesandjunk5 ай бұрын
Happy to help!
@Moneymyke3573 ай бұрын
Start windings going bad but I know now thanks to you. Appreciate that
@emmanuelpichardo31572 ай бұрын
This video definitely helped me, i had way too much lint build up in fan and motor. After cleaning it thoroughly it started up no problem.
@bensappliancesandjunk2 ай бұрын
Glad it helped
@AS-TIGTV6 ай бұрын
Thanks for your help brother..You're the best and I will highly recommend your channel..my dryer now is perfectly working properly.
@newman95556 ай бұрын
Thank you Ben...I reset my timer knob and also my start switch was pressed in too far...God bless you Sir...🙏
@PatriotCoder9 ай бұрын
I replaced the timer on my GE dryer yesterday. Cost $100 but that's after 8 years of service. I'll be happy if it lasts another 3 years. 4:47 🤞
@bensappliancesandjunk9 ай бұрын
The one in the video is a 2016 model. So 6 years and just a $15 door switch. Not a bad deal. Their dryers aren't too bad
@jacobstubbs73956 ай бұрын
Was the light coming on when you opened the door?
@Nick_G372 ай бұрын
is the timer the rotating switch that says time dry? mine is seems not calibrated any more it does not like progress when running or it does not run at all. maybe it is indeed the point of failure do you have a part number?
@juevesscrew4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. Mine problem found in your video . Was the starter button. I fixed it thanks to you 😊
@cpetty91448 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video! I walked through everything with you and found out that my door switch wasn’t connected to the three wires 😂🙄
@rosamorrissette82858 ай бұрын
Where is the thermal fuse located on the GE Model GTD42EASJ2WW?
@alexescobar57078 ай бұрын
It was the cracked knob, use pliers and turned back on. Thank you so much.
@user-ph3ps7px3o8 ай бұрын
Excellent video...very detailed. Thanks for helping me fix my dryer!!!!!!!!!!!
@suzannepurple2 ай бұрын
This video is very well presented. Thank you and good job!
@juniorm.293 ай бұрын
Thank you i found my problem in the first minutes of the video... The timer knob is cracked and was stuck of off -_- thx a lot buddy now I don't have to call a repair guy
@godsblade300S9 ай бұрын
😜✌️ Nice internal camera action Brother, very helpful 😁 God Bless us All 🇺🇸🙏✝️
@bensappliancesandjunk9 ай бұрын
Those shots are always the worst to do, but the most needed. If I ever do a video with a dryer idler pulley, its always the most-viewed segment, always. Hopefully the shots take the mystery out of those darn things.
@stevea69362 ай бұрын
Steve the appliance guy here after you go through all the things mentioned in this video I will tell you flat out that GE dryers are notorious for having the following two problems not mentioned in this video ( but maybe he mentioned them in another video??). If you've tried to fix your dryer through everything mentioned in this video from thermostats cut off door switch timer and start button and your dryer still doesn't work it's more than likely the following 2 items not mentioned in this video. #1 ge dryer are Notorious for BAD KNOBS which turn but are not actually turning the timer shaft because you will find taking off the knob that it is cracked or broken and needs to be replaced.#2 GE dryer are also notorious for bad motor or bad motor contacts and will cost you some money to have it repaired unless you find a full motor and housing assembly on eBay which makes the repair much easier and less expensive. I'm very lucky here in Vegas as we have a ton of eBay's that sell good used working parts for short money😊
@loganbrown17272 ай бұрын
Yea mine has a bad start winding. I can get it going if I tape the door switch and spin the drum but other than that it doesn’t work. Checked everything else before I spend a lot of money and everything is working good. Was hoping it was the door switch😂
@lonniealbury68977 ай бұрын
Thanks I wiggled the plug and it started working. will take the outlet apart later and check it. Thanks for the info!!
@MikeSnedaker6 ай бұрын
Awesome, thanks. My door was bent not depressing the safety sensor enough to start. I just bent the door a bit and now it engages that sensor enough for it to start.
@watkinsguy9 ай бұрын
Love your videos, super helpful and informative!
@bensappliancesandjunk9 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@appliancerepairamerican9 ай бұрын
Excellent, as always Ben. Thank you for sharing
@jwak212 ай бұрын
Awesome video. Was able to troubleshoot in 2 minutes
@katespencer40389 ай бұрын
I watch your videos even though you may not work on my particular brand just in case i happen to get another brand appliance in the future. Although i do think my future appliances may be used
@bensappliancesandjunk9 ай бұрын
I RARELY work on GE's, but the issue here being is that literally only 1 company has videos on these, and thats it. So unless you know whats bad and needs fixed, thats all you got. So I figured I'd correct that.
@estebanperez94934 ай бұрын
Este video me ayudo a reparar mi secadora y no tener que comprar otra. No tengo experiencia reparando eletrodomésticos pero seguí las instrucciones paso a paso y encontré el problema en el selector de tiempo de secado. Ahorré $1000 dolares. Muchas gracias por compartir este tutorial.
@blackbird669513 күн бұрын
found out it was my timer/knob 😅 after this video.🎉
@RC_Club173 ай бұрын
Thank you sir 🙏 you are a godsend! My dryer now works it was the knob like you have said!!!
@msteetee8 ай бұрын
Thankyou for this video. My problem was the start button… I removed button cover pushed start and it worked. So I’m leaving it off lol
@justnopinion62484 ай бұрын
Thank you, Ben! We haven't had this dryer long, and now it isn't work. 🤦🏽♀️
@Worldtravelerbychoice5 ай бұрын
Thanks to you..fixed my dryer today😊
@bensappliancesandjunk5 ай бұрын
Great 👍
@ItsIII2 ай бұрын
Thank You Second Step Worked For Me !!
@skyscraper379 ай бұрын
My ge profile dryer is 22 years old and is remarkably similar to this one inside. The one difference is the door harness has individual wire terminals and not a block plug. I’ve had to solder a new terminal on it.
@bensappliancesandjunk9 ай бұрын
They haven't changed them much at all, just like many Whirlpools out there. And you are 100% right. The door harness was way better designed on the older GE's since each wire can be removed. This door switch is identical to a Samsung or Whirlpool switch, other than how the harness attaches.
@roysaenz57384 ай бұрын
Great video and you explain it very well.
@ChristopherLScottАй бұрын
This was great. Thank you.
@chuck8898 ай бұрын
My dryer looks like that in the back and I'm trying to locate the thermal fuse. I see yours was in the that cut out in the back lower, but mine isn't there. Do I have to take the back off to access the thermal fuse? Thanks
@timkelsey54556 ай бұрын
I can’t find mine either ???
@warmarchine11782 ай бұрын
Thank you, it was a stripped knob for me
@ChrisBrodie-q4lАй бұрын
Still valid and good instructions
@johntobylewis2 ай бұрын
Working on one just like this. I’ve tested the resistor. No reading on it. And tested both of the thermostat switches. The two bigger wires have resistance. But test the two smaller wires and no resistance. Everything else has passed testing. Am I on the right track? The only thing not tested is the motor.
@mikehackenschmidt87659 ай бұрын
Number 1 problem on that dryer is the timer knob cracking.
@padilla70195 ай бұрын
Very clear explanation
@timothyjohnson2547 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video! It was very useful in trying to diagnose my dryer on my own. Unfortunately I couldn't find my issue. Could you give me a hint? I have a GE GTD42EASJWW that won't even attempt to start when I press the power button. But when I tested the start button for ohm's, the start button worked perfectly (the dryer still didn't start, though). I took the top and front off and found now obstructions and the dryer belt was in good condition. Any hints would be helpful, thank you!
@JL-ru2bu10 күн бұрын
Mine stopped working out of nowhere, no noise, nothing. I cleaned it and changed out the timer switch since I noticed before that the knob would "wind" when turned. Now, it makes a noise once plugged in but smelled like something was burning after pushing "start" but no smoke, kind of like melting plastic/wires. I unplugged it, opened and checked and nothing looked melted, everything looked good. Any ideas?
@rickeykeeton4770Ай бұрын
Shouldn’t one end of the fuse be disconnected when checking with meter?
@user-zq3eu9fy7x2 ай бұрын
What if the black piece that the timer knob attaches to broke off? Is there a piece for that. I went ahead and bought the timer knob but a little piece broke off
@erickrivera49107 ай бұрын
Thank you, I just found my dryers issues, a broken belt.
@bensappliancesandjunk7 ай бұрын
nice!
@Niae43024 ай бұрын
My timer knob is very hard to turn(not broken) and for example i put in on the 20min setting it jumps back to off, it won't turn on. Does this mean the timer needs replacing
@Nick_G372 ай бұрын
howdy. I have the exact same dryer and it seems that the drying cycles button (rotating switch is not longer calibareted. When i turn it on it does not move and sometimes it does not turn on all . Also when i manager to make it start it does start where the "off" indications are. I tried to remove the ratating switch which does not seem to be damaged but it does not make a difference. DO yuo think that switch is the culpit and needs to be replaced? thanks for input
@steviev82739 ай бұрын
That was a great teardown! I can’t find the link for the dryer cleaning kit you used.
@bensappliancesandjunk9 ай бұрын
My apologies, here it is: bens-appliances.com/products/appliance-cleaning-kit-for-refrigerators-and-dryers
@markshaver9 ай бұрын
Hmmm no hat- who are you and what have you done with Ben?- very informative videos keep them coming,
@KingPetty9018 ай бұрын
fix my dryer in 15 seconds took my longer to comment thank you
@robertwomack51663 ай бұрын
Mr.Ben I have a GE dryer the belt was broke I replaced the belt after putting it back together I tried to start it wouldn't do anything after checking I found it will only start in extended tumble what do I need to look at I was thinking timer I replaced it but has same issue.
@BUTLERNIXON3 ай бұрын
my timer knob is cracked and no clicking sound when turning. but tried to turn with pliers but won't turn. Should it turn with pliers?
@bensappliancesandjunk3 ай бұрын
Should yes
@BUTLERNIXON3 ай бұрын
@@bensappliancesandjunk Yes. I finally got it to move and dryer is working. Ordered timer. Many thanks.
@BUTLERNIXON2 ай бұрын
New timer put on and solved the no power issue.
@veronicamaes5129Ай бұрын
My drawer makes the noise like it’s goi g to start but won’t turn the clothes to dry it’s heating up tho button won’t stay on??
@5molotok5Ай бұрын
in my case i had a wire disconnected from the terminal on "signal on/off". and turned out that red wire that was disconnected was feeding motor. I got that dryer for free from someone and that person tried to fix broken knob... and for what ever reason he disconnected that wire and never plugged back in....
@douglaskosarek30274 ай бұрын
I need help , i have exact model ,switch was broken i pushed and worked then switch fell inside and arcked
@staceyclark879616 күн бұрын
Changed the start wiring mechanism in the back and it STILL won’t stay ON!!! wtf?
@debbiefiddler2082 ай бұрын
I cannot remove the started button
@kkatanik12188 ай бұрын
I have this exact same dryer and only had it for about 4 months. Out of nowhere it's no longer heating. Drum moves, vent is clean both outside and near the back of dryer. Any suggestions
@bensappliancesandjunk8 ай бұрын
I made a video on how to check everything involving heating. If its only 4mo old, it should be under warranty.
@Eliteroller3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@bobbyharper29586 ай бұрын
Thank you so much ,
@justnopinion62484 ай бұрын
Ben, 😊do you still have a shop in town?
@bensappliancesandjunk4 ай бұрын
in Circleville, yes
@tonezuni11957 ай бұрын
Could the resistor by the timer make dryer not turn on I tested for continuity and got nothing and I ohm it out and was not in range
@bensappliancesandjunk7 ай бұрын
I can't remember offhand what is in the line of that resistor is, if its heat or the motor, but if its off spec from the schematic, it definitely needs replaced.
@1969meka7 ай бұрын
After 2years realized the timer knob cracked 🤦♂️… thks
@tashi94619 ай бұрын
You looks very different without may tag cap and dress 😂😅
@gfz19708 ай бұрын
Do you happen to have any information on this model: GTD65EBSJ4WS
@bensappliancesandjunk8 ай бұрын
Should be very similar to this other than the display/control board. I will make a video on it though when I have one handy
@victorcervantes79987 ай бұрын
What size belt?
@thefinesseexperience59944 ай бұрын
Right on point!
@IbnFalastin3 ай бұрын
Mine was thermal high limit switch $20
@sjustice19896 ай бұрын
Thanks
@Vintageamk2 ай бұрын
Omg, how can I buy you a cup of coffee?
@rodjones40058 ай бұрын
My GE dryer won't turn on. No lights or anything on the control panel. Getting power from socket and to the wiring block of the dryer. My model doesn't have the fuse. Anyone run jnto this issue??
@bensappliancesandjunk8 ай бұрын
If it has a boars you'd want to trace electric to the boards power and confirm its getting 120vac. If it is, board is likely bad
@rodjones40058 ай бұрын
@bensappliancesandjunk thank you for the quick response. One last question, what do I need to test on the board?
@bensappliancesandjunk8 ай бұрын
@rodjones4005 input voltage to board. You want to make sure its getting the right voltage to power it on. Usually it's 120vac but if there's any other boards prior to the main UI it could be different. Check the schematic to confirm