Ge Hotpoint Dryer door/lid switch repair replace test step by step Guide WE4M415 AP4366862 PS2344321

[@loktom4068]

The best tutorial for replacing door switch on YT.

[@rodwoods2108]

Good help. question: Button starting dryer has fire, heater and blower come on but Tumbler does not turn?

[@EricFortuneJr.]

Definitely liked! 👍🏿 Mines was kind of a dead giveaway. A few weeks ago I noticed I had to close the door two or three times to get it to work. Tonight it wouldn’t start at all so I opened it back up and wiggled the switch. It came on for a split second then died again. I also noticed the switch doesn’t seem to “click” whenever I press it with my thumb, not sure if it’s supposed too or not. “Well if ain’t one thing it’s another around here.”

[@WasherDryerMoney]

at least it's a cheap fix

[@EricFortuneJr.]

Washer Dryer Money I was initially mad because the dryer's only a year old. They don’t make anything to last anymore.

[@Curry4tha3]

What setting are you putting the reader to? 300 200 20?

[@DennisMBrown]

I have a brand new GE dryer that won't start..... I don't see any shipping bolts.... What else do you suggest? Thanks 🙏

[@AaronGarcia-f3x]

, I change the belt of my dryer and did not wanted to turn on no more , I look at this video and it came out that I desconect by accident the door switch , thanks for the help!!

[@jessebennett6275]

Hey I changed out my door switch and I have changed the push start button. The dryer makes quiet hum and does nothing any ideas?

[@bounceworldorder9985]

My PowerPoint dont start I have to hold the power button for it to make a sound when I let it go it stop is this video how to fix that problem

[@Wardaddy1124]

Yeah mine don’t make the clicking noise you was talking about does that mean the switch is gone out on my dryer I know the timer is hard to turn

[@jandeband]

IS IT THE SAME FOR GAS, MY DOOR SWITCH SEEMS TO BE IN THE DOOR HINGE

[@pattyfelekey8119]

So my dryer came apart just as u said but it has a metal cover over the door switch that I’m struggling with

[@thomaslang5736]

ok, That was a good video. Now I have done what you did to the dryer, with the exception of the switch. Now I presume that the door switch is bad. So would I be correct?

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Most GE dryer‘s have a Cut off switch when the belt breaks. If the drama turns extremely easily by hand it’s probably a broken belt. Check that first.

[@danmalliard280]

Is the thermal fuse mounted on blower in the dryer

[@ashleycarter7324]

Where can i get this exact part though? I don't see it in your Amazon link.

[@shhs8815]

I accidentally popped open the switch. The pin fell apart. Could you tell me how to put it back together

[@runningwithscissors.4974]

Totally awesome you just helped me out big time!!!

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Glad to help

[@adrianbrown5123]

I guess you could disassemble your dryer to replace the door switch. I just popped the switch out the front, replaced it, and popped it back in. Gave it a pull and on side came free. A little persuasion from my trusty pocketknife and the other side popped out. The whole operation took about a minute, including thirty seconds of wondering why anybody wouldn't try this first.

[@WasherDryerMoney]

I have had some where I could just pop them out from the front but I’ve also had them where they really don’t want to come out that easily. These machines are known for having lent built up next to the fan that causes overheating and slow drying. I would still recommend popping the front off and fixing the lid switch this way just so you can also double check for lint buildup around the fan. Better safe than sorry with dryers there the number one cause of house fires. But good point is definitely more than one way to skin a cat.

[@jkirk0750]

I have a GTDP490ED2WS. MY SON OILED THE BELT. NOW THE DRYER WONT START ANY SUGGESTIONS. ALL WIRES LOOK PLUGGED UP

[@jimgregg4201]

You were troubling shooting a dryer that didn't start. You rang out door switch as good then reassembled without telling why it didn't run?

[@jennifergrotke8228]

Can you help me with the wiring on my Hotpoint timer?

[@andym7504]

Thanks for the help! Intermittent switch found and replaced.

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Glad to help.

[@EDGARGOMEZ-w4k]

Question? If a gas dryer themo fuse goes bad.will the unit not power up..this unit has a computer broad not lighting up

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Sorry, I’m not an expert on gas dryers. They’re just not very popular in my area.

[@pattysauce90]

My door closes but its like the hitton is not pressed all the way so the light doesnt turn on and gives me a door alert. I taped the button down and it does the trick for now. I just don’t understand how the door closes all the way but the button is not being pressed down low enough maybe??

[@tjsworld2338]

What’s the part number for the door switch

[@Crossfitwhittier]

What are some reasons the switch would go out?

[@WasherDryerMoney]

@@Crossfitwhittier most of the time it’s because of years of use. It’s a mechanical switch with a small piece of metal that moves back-and-forth making a connection and these dryers are decades old that’s probably thousands of times that switch has moved. There could be other reasons, but I would assume that’s the number one reason is just regular wear and tear over the years.

[@westsidesmitty1]

Great video! I have a GE. Question, please: with the door switch- depressing and releasing makes the interior light go on and off. Does that mean the switch is still good or can the light function and the switch be bad? I ask because I can't hear a ''click'' when I manually depress the tab (but the light responds). Appreciate your advice!

[@WasherDryerMoney]

If the light is coming on and off but the dryer will not come on that’s more than likely means the belt has broken. There is a sensor on the belt that will not let the dryer turn on when the belt breaks.

[@westsidesmitty1]

@@WasherDryerMoney Thank you so much for the prompt reply! What a great public service you have provided with this channel. Every penny counts with so many today, and having access to your professional advice is something I could not even have imagined in the days before computers. May you be safe, healthy, and happy, sir!

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Glad to help. There’s a few Facebook groups that are even better. You can post pictures and videos and service guys will help you for free.

[@westsidesmitty1]

@@WasherDryerMoney Many Thanks. I'll check it out!

[@dakeyiahope7265]

Hey I have a hot point dryer so we had a power outage and we was without power for about 16 hours yesterday and my dryer just stop working when the power come back on. It turn on for a sec then it made the nose like the clothes was done…it never come back on I’ve tried to turn the knob when I put it on about 80 it started but it stop I kept pushing the start button but it never come back on. I also unplugged it and checked the control panel I have no idea what’s going on I think it just need to be resettled to be honest but Idk can you help please and thanks -keyia

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Strange it happened when the power went out. Maybe there was a surge. I would check all the easy things first like you are getting proper power.

[@dakeyiahope7265]

Yeah I’m getting proper power my washing machine working fine it’s just the dryer & I couldn’t find a resit button the dryer, do hotpoint dryer have resit button ?

[@WasherDryerMoney]

@@dakeyiahope7265 not that I know of.

[@alcantaraaquiser6693]

Where to buy switch thanks for the vidro

[@alonenotlonely2267]

thank you kind person this saved me big time

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Glad to help

[@joeynzak69]

If it’s not the door switch, what should I check next?

[@religiousandspiritual9374]

Hi im a female, lost. My dryer wont turn on and light wont turn on. If its the door switch causing it not to turn on, then wouldnt the light STAY on? Like thinking the door was open, hence causing it not to start? Or could the switch just go completely out causing both the light to not turn on and the dryer not to start?

[@religiousandspiritual9374]

Hoping someone answers 🙏

[@rayhewitt4688]

Excellent video thanks

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Glad to help

[@504ksh]

Thank you for this explained video. Love this channel

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Glad to help

[@abrahamvaro5482]

Very nice video ,thsnks!!!

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Glad you liked it!

[@MichaelDillin]

Watched and thumbs-upped 👍

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Thanks

[@DolorosaYoung]

Is there a way that you can fix the belt on till you get money to get a new one, meaning is there a little trick that you can use to make the drum go around for a little while haha, I hope you get what I mean!😂

[@ms.cornbreadnoonecancompar1324]

I have a GE that doesn’t start and don’t look like the one here. They told me it might be the fuse or the latch where is them parts located?

[@LoW_CHeEesSse]

Hello there... i have a kenmore. Not sure on the yr cuz its my gmas. I was doing laundry. Realized one of my kids must've put a pen somewhere even tho I WAS DOING BLANKETS AND CHECKED IT ALL but the pen still snuck through lol.. it opened and got ink everywhere!! I tried removing everything i could with alcohol and acetone after soap and water didn't work. Also i tried a tiny bit of comet with soap and water but that didn't quite work either which is why i googled and it suggested to use alcohol and/ or acetone polish remove.. it got enough off to where i don't think it will come off anymore lol it was difficult to get to some spots. I was moving the drum back and forth instead of getting all double jointed since I'm a fat momma with lupus and Fibromyalgia and can't move that well anymore. No linger 95 lb high school kid lol anyhoo... i did lean on the door a bit but i was being careful ( I THOUGHT) when needing to lean against it a bit. So my issue is that the door doesn't stay closed now so it won't stay on. Lol atm i have clear gorilla tape to keep it working but it still stops every now and again. Our door opens downward. Its a rectangular door. The little light and door clicker is hanging ( if looking at the dryers from the front with door open) its on the top right and it IS NOT broken. ( i watched about 20 vids lmao) i pressed down on it and the light turns off as if the door is closed and the drum will move if i push it down and press start and as soon as i let go it stops.. now...i can see the top middle fastener piece that clicks into that plastic slit piece to the door that helps keep the door closed. Neither of those pieces are broken either. Now the only other thing i could think of it the metal door hinges that are to the left and right of the door. They seem to be working find BUT i also did see a video where they can need to be replaced even if they work fine and like i said i am a big chika now and either the connecter pieces that snap together to help close the door may not be broken but may be lose OR I'm assuming its that we need new door hinges??? Lol sorry on my descriptions but i don't know the names of all the pieces even after watching 20 or more repair kenmore vids because my comprehension is a bit *bleep* lol... if you could give me a suggestion or 2 that would be amazeballz.. lmao if bot its all good! Just hoping to save my g-ma a service call since we did just get the washer fixed but it took months and months for the replacement part to come in and them the insurance guys tried giving my gma the run around but she handed them their ass treating her as if shea dumb cuz she's one smart lady. Lol also my grandpa who's just starting to have bad alz heimer issies took his car and floored it into reverse hitting my gmas car, my uncles, and flattened the neighbors yard so she's paying for insur. stuff for that issue, for her car, and the neighbors yard the insur. is paying for. And the day that all happened the electrician was fixing our crap electricity my grandfather must've rigged very poorly when he rebuilt the extension to the house cuz all the issues were the parts he did yrs ago hahaha lmao SoOoo... i was KIND OF HOPING & 🙏 i could fix it myself as I'm usually quite handy once I'm taught or told how to fix something, also because I'm the one who caused all the madness 😆.. i thought i could help her out and fix my mistake myself (with the power off of course!!) Hahaha ( also sorry for the craycray novel) 🤣🤣🤣

[@WasherDryerMoney]

What you trying to get the ink out with was what I would suggest. Sometimes permanent ink really is pretty permanent and you may have to get a really good hard paint and just paint over the permanent ink marks. Be sure to let it good and dry before you put any clothes in it. As far as the door not sharing if the hinges are bent you could just take them off and see if you can straighten them out with a hammer on a nice hard surface. Otherwise you might be able to find the exact same hangers on a website like Appliance Parts Pro.com You’ll see you can put your model number and they will show you every part that is on that particular dryer. If you find it it’s too expensive on that website just copy the part number and paste it into eBay. Good luck

[@LoW_CHeEesSse]

@@WasherDryerMoney thank you. The ink pen leak was just the reason why i think the door wouldnt shut after. Since i was foing inside to clean the ink off i feel i most likely leaned on the door too much even though i tried not to. Lol I WAS able to get most the ink off. At least enough where it won't transfer to any clothes anymore. Lol my issue was the door itself bot fully closing. But thanks for the help. Im going to try the lttle plastic and metal door latch kit replacement first ( prob buy or find on the pro.com) you suggested. Then if that doesn't work i will try the door levers after. Lol i saw a guy say all it needs is a couple whacks in each side with a mallet bahaha but i highly doubt my g-ma would want me to try that bahaha if it was mine id try but i can't since it isn't mine lol thmx for the help lol

[@shhs8815]

Thank you soooo much!!!!

[@LuisGonzalez-hy3gh]

Se puede convertir una secadora que usa gas natural a propane

[@lynnrudolph1354]

Why does my GE dryer start sometimes if I slam the door? Otherwise it usually does not start.

[@WasherDryerMoney]

I would guess it’s the door switch going out.

[@franksworld9922]

Mine turns on when I put pressure on the door but turns 9ff when I let go.

[@rmora9522]

How did you end up fixing it because mine is doing the same thing

[@franksworld9922]

@R Mora there is a switch on the lip of the door. I put a piece of paper folded so it will make contact with the door, and it works great.

[@annettewilcox1959]

Thank you

[@glenwardgross366]

WDM, Thank you for this Video. My GED33EASKWW stopped wanting to start. So with any electrical device we need to make sure the electricity is getting where it needs to go. So yea any time there are switches they get checked first. I just did not know how to disassemble the dryer in an easy way and put back easy. So if it is OK to ask, what does the appliance industry call the door/start switches. Referring to switch types like, single pole single trow etc. If both door/start switch work then the next thing I would check is the heat resister which is also a switch. I have replaced these before because people do not vent nor care for their appliance correctly. Appliance manual is just junk book to them but that is OK. Pay me now that you do not read book. LOL

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Go to appliance parts pros website and you can use your model number to find every part that’s in your dryer. It’s a great site for finding the right part number and part name. Some GE dryer‘s have a cut off switch that tripped when the belt breaks. Also be sure to check the obvious that the dryer is getting proper power.

[@rodwoods2108]

Question, where do you get your parts?

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Inexpensive parts usually from Amazon is a good choice as long as they have a good bit of reviews and they’re all pretty good reviews. More expensive parts used on eBay.

[@funmi2009]

pls my Hotpoint Ariston dryer ftcd87 wont start

[@bjanderson2707]

Hi I need to replace the start switch on my GE,,,so there are 3 wires but the part only has 2 places to put wires on? Please can you help?

[@WasherDryerMoney]

I don't have a GE in my shop right now to use as a reference but if the old part has 3 wires and the new one has two I'm guessing they gave you the wrong part. There should be a part number printed on the actual starter switch you can put that in Amazon or Ebay and find the exact same one.

[@bjanderson2707]

@@WasherDryerMoney They said the part was changed...

[@bjanderson2707]

and I found a picture of the part I have with two wires at one ( not sure what the name is ) metal part to slide wire on...but I dont know how they did it

[@WasherDryerMoney]

I'm not sure because I don't have a GE right now but I know on some whirlpools to wire will just start the dryer and a 3-wire will also have a buzzer that will make a noise at the end of a cycle. But I'm not sure if GE is the same way.

[@Kaputek]

I just got mine today. He won't start. Then I unplugged it. It started then shutt down off.

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Strange not sure.

[@Kaputek]

I will be getting a replacement in about a month.

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Sorry I could not help. I’m just not 100% sure what would make it do that. My only thought would be the motor is overheating. It’s just hard to know without being there to look at it.

[@julianrobinson2521]

Kenmore dryer won't start check fuse check motor check start switch tech power in what's next

[@audrakuykendall1206]

My dryer will not come on

[@larringtonlinton5000]

My ge dryer not heating

[@freeman573]

Why not just open the door and carefully remove the door switch with a small screwdriver?

[@user-tf5ew3nb7o]

❤

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Thanks

[@DavidLopez-wy6xz]

I turn the start, starts tuning the drom, when i realis, all stop

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Sounds like the front plastic bearings or maybe the motor going bad.

[@richer4poorer]

What is your meter set to?

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Probably Ohms if I was testing the door switch.

[@cherylpaul1268]

Dryer trys to start but tub does not engage

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Sounds like a motor going out. If it’s not spinning at all it could be a broken belt or loose belt.

[@antonioconstantino2241]

Thank you!!!

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Glad to help

[@RickWilliamscrm]

Wait, can't you pop that switch out from the front with a screw driver and putty knife without taking the whole thing apart?

[@WasherDryerMoney]

It's possible but I always take those off to double-check the fan shroud is not completely stopped up with lint. Also is a good time to check the front bearing Glide pieces. If these we're out they need to be replaced or they will do a lot of damage. It's also pretty difficult to get all three of the wires through without one falling off.

[@Vinnysegal]

My GE DIGITAL DRYER DOES NOT HAVE POWER

[@keenanlarsen1639]

Good lord... My dryer is literally brand new and the door switch is complete bunk. I wish companies actually made good products...

[@davea5150]

Your going much to fast. And your video shots are too far!!

[@davea5150]

The lid switch?? Or the door switch??