This video provides step by step repair instructions for replacing the belt switch on a ge gas dryer.
Ge dryer belt tensioner switch.
Ge hotpoint rca americana kenmore.
On ge dryer models that don t have a belt tension switch the motor will run even if the belt is broken.
When the belt is off or broke the idler pulley spring rod will strike and lay up against the belt switch and it opens the switch to keep it from staying running.
We watched a few videos and then replaced the switch.
We couldn t find a video for our model but they did give us a pretty good idea about what we.
Press start button hear a click drying light comes on.
To check this first unplug dryer.
Actuating door switch makes a clicking sound on the control board as if it s trying to stop the motor but the motor is not running.
Ge dryer wouldn t stay running unless the start switch was held down.
This switch on the belt tensioner was broken so machine kept stopping because it thought the belt was broken.
As soon as you let the start switch go the dryer stops replaced switch and does the same thing.
Continuity check on door switch high limit thermostat and belt switch all.
This switch should have continuity when being activated.
Drum doesn t spin and no sounds coming from the motor.
We realized that we only needed to replace the door switch.
Ken for model number gtdx180gd0ww.
So if you start the dryer and you hear the motor run but the tub doesn t turn the belt is most likely broken.
The most common reason for replacing the belt switch is when the dryer won t start.
Ge electric dryer model dcvh515ef0ww.
General electric electric dryer gtd33eask0ww my repair advice.
The most common reason for replacing the belt switch is.
This video provides step by step repair instructions for replacing the belt switch on a ge gas dryer.
To remove the belt from the pulley push the pulley down to take tension off the belt and work the belt off as shown below.
Easy 40 minute repair this replacement switch is working fine.
We ordered a door switch dryer latch and strike plate.
How to replace ge dryer idler pulley and belt equipment.
According to the wiring diagram your dryer should still start and run if you push and hold the start button.
Answer ken with the power disconnected you may want to test the idler spring switch wd21x10261 for continuity while the idler arm is activating it.
Reconnect the light and door light switch electrical connectors.
The idler pulley spring rod should not be striking the switch.
