Thank you so much for your helpful hints! I thought my heating element went out but wanted to trouble shoot first. I cleaned hose and vents and still no heat. Then I saw your video so I checked breaker! Viola! I never would have known it could half trip (and you really could not tell) and not send enough amps to dryer. Thank you again! Saved me lots of time and money!
Glad the video helped. Hi see that happen all the time. No one ever talks about it. I’m glad you didn’t have to waste money and time when it’s a easy fix like that.
Thank you so very much!! My family was severely financially impacted by covid so we do not have the money to hire someone to fix our dryer. Your video saved the day for our family when it stopped working this morning. The fix was easy and thanks to you I was able to do it myself.
Thank you very much! My timer had two burnt contacts, but they weren’t too bad. I cleaned them up with very fine sandpaper and my dryer is working again. I don’t think I would have figured that out without your video.
Thank you so much for your comment about 120v being able to make the motor go but not the elements. It helped me figure out that one leg of my circuit breaker had gone bad and the dryer was only getting 120v. The drum would spin but no heat even though the element and thermal fuse etc. all checked fine.
glad I could help. you wouldn't believe how many times someone has yelled at me over the phone for selling them a broken dryer and when I go out there plug is bad.
@@WasherDryerMoney Hmmm, breaker, eh? My dryer is exactly like that one, no heat. I’ve got the thing all apart now trying to figure what is wrong. I need to check the plug and breaker.
Well that helped an awful lot. THAT IS THE SAME DRYER. That makes it an easy and confident DIY. Many thanks, although at this writing you are five years older, I'll presume you are still "with us."
Follow-up:@@WasherDryerMoney I pulled the front panel off, thanks to your instructions. I am ashamed to admit it, but the entire channel was clogged/caked with a mass of lint build-up over - what? - 9, 10 years? Cleaned everything and works perfectly. So, thank you again and very much! Actually drys clothes.
great job describing the troubleshooting process! Many videos are only good for instructions on replacing a specific part but don't get you to the point of identifying the part needed! Thanks
Great video. Mine was a little different. The top had 4 additional screws to remove it. 2 small socket screws on the timer panel, that opens and 2 Philips screws and the whole thing loosens up. My issue ended up being the heating element wire broke off. Removed the large barrel and bottom right of heating element is purple wire that looked burned. I've seen others with the same issue on this model and sounds like it is from moisture? Picking up a new quick terminal clip and about to strip the wire back to make a new connection. I feel like this will resolve it as it's been running great other than this randomly the other day, less than 2 years old.
Little bit of a clog in the front. Couldn't believe it was enough to make a difference when I saw it but sure was. Wasn't the same model but same design. Yay - don't have to take that drum out! Thanks so much!
Thanks so much. I've seen your other step by step and all are very thorough. My GE GTX18ESSJ0WW dryer has me stumped though. It has full heat but shuts off mid cycle and when cool will start and finish cycle. I've completely cleaned out the lint pipes and fan, and control timer contacts are all clean. Could the Cycling Thermostat be the fault for stopping mid cycle? Thanks again.
After our tenant's dryer had no heat (but everything else was working), I took your advice to check the voltage at the outlet, so I unplugged the dryer and got 120 volts at each terminal to ground, so that was fine. But when I plugged the dryer back in to continue testing, the heat worked! So despite the large metal contacts with the 240V connector, the only thing I can think is that one of the 3 connections was broken. Just a heads up that the issue could be as simple as that!
This is where the 1 gallon vac comes in handy. Use it and one of the long Whirlpool refrigerator brushes to clean that filter area. Just say no to compressed air dust storms. ;)
Lol yeah it would be a lot cleaner if I just use my Shop-Vac. My shop is an open garage so I usually just walk them out the door and blow them out. I've actually been thinking lately about making a ceiling mount and putting a longer hose on my Shop-Vac so it be a little more convenient. I feel like I'm over using my air compressor because it's on a automatic reel and I can just reach up and grab it. I don't do service calls unless I sold them the washer and dryer and it's still under my warranty. Most everything I do is in my shop so I just need to take time and get more organized.
I did 95% of my work in the customer's home. So compressed air is a serious mess maker. I liked to think I left their home slightly cleaner after I repaired their appliance.
Thanks for the video. I've worked on dryers previously but needed a refresher. I've replaced thermal cutoff, high heat thermostat, cycling thermostat, thermal fuse and heating element. I've had my ducts professionally cleaned from the dryer to the exit of the house. It ran great for a load but now it will run but won't heat. I'm about to burn it in my backyard. Dryers aren't that hard yet I'm defeated.
if one phase wire alone is connected to a device or appliance current wouldn’t pass you either need a neutral or another phase wire to complete the circuit and make it back to the transformer
My dryer isn't turning on and also noticed the belt was broken so bought a new belt do you think its not turning on because of the thermostat and if so how do I change that out
I have newer GE Dryer that wouldnt heat. opened it up and the wire to one element was cooked and the spade crimp had fallen off. if I repair the spade crimp and re-attach should I be worried that the hi-limit or other thermostat/thermostors have failed?
Ran into this situation on a newer GE at work the other day. After I took everything apart and removed the drum I discovered it was the purple wire going to the heat element burned off the connector. Luckily there was enough slack in the wire to cut back and replace connector. My question is on wire extending and splicing if you don't have enough Slack. What considerations do I need to consider when getting replacement wire? I would imagine gauge, voltage ,and Heat resistance specs match? I saw some on Amazon that might work but it is silicone insulated? Also what type of splices would you recommend when extending the wire? Thanks in advance for your help and great videos!
Heating element only has 1 of 3 coils working and if i switch from High to medium heat I have no heat till I turn the dryer off then back on Ge Dryer GTMP520ED3WW
what's your opinion on Frigidaire gas dryers. MODEL: FARG1011MW. AFFINITY. ARE THE SETTINGS KNOB WITH THE 6 BLUE LIGHTS UNDER THE MAIN CONTROL KNOB A PROBLEM. THIS DRYER CAME OUT IN 2012 AND IS BEING DISCONTINUED THIS YEAR.
Great video! I have a question I checked everything how you did but all turned out fine so what would it be? The same thing that's wrong with the one in the video???
Hello. Question: I've had this gas GE dryer for many years, a few weeks ago the timer dial broke so I started using a pair of plyers to turn the timer to start, no problem. The wife did it for the first time day before yesterday, pushed on the shaft to hard, the timer popped out of its holding place and arced, now the dryer is not starting. I tried to get the wiring schematics or the service manual from GE, they do not have it nor know where to go get it. A few months ago I replaced the belt, no problem. I have not found a dialer knob to fit the shaft, I doubt there is a timer replacement here in Costa Rica. Any advise where to first check?
Your best bet might be eBay. There’s not a lot of different timers for GE ‘s. I would look for one that already has a knob included with the same Part number on the timer.
Hi Sir what if it starts but does not heat at all but it only starts and keeps going only when i hold the start button otherwise if i let go it just stops until i press again minus the heat any suggestions
If it’s not staying on it maybe there’s some tropical switch in the motor has gone bad. Usually this means you have to replace the motor. I’ve seen this in world Paul but I have not seen it in GE so I’m not 100% on this answer.
I made that from a heavy duty extension cord I bought from Lowe’s. It was very expensive because of the gauge of the wire. It’s nice for my shop because I was able to run the plug anywhere in my shop.
I’ve seen it more than once. The breaker will look slightly crooked instead of tripped and one leg will be on the other leg will be off. When I turn the breaker on and off both legs will go back on. I always suggest to the customer they get electrician to swap out the breaker.
Thank you so much for your helpful hints! I thought my heating element went out but wanted to trouble shoot first. I cleaned hose and vents and still no heat. Then I saw your video so I checked breaker! Viola! I never would have known it could half trip (and you really could not tell) and not send enough amps to dryer. Thank you again! Saved me lots of time and money!
Glad the video helped. Hi see that happen all the time. No one ever talks about it. I’m glad you didn’t have to waste money and time when it’s a easy fix like that.
Thank you so very much!! My family was severely financially impacted by covid so we do not have the money to hire someone to fix our dryer. Your video saved the day for our family when it stopped working this morning. The fix was easy and thanks to you I was able to do it myself.
Thank you very much! My timer had two burnt contacts, but they weren’t too bad. I cleaned them up with very fine sandpaper and my dryer is working again. I don’t think I would have figured that out without your video.
You are a GREAT teacher! I love this kind of stuff and it’s empowering to be able to fix an appliance by myself.
Thank You!💪🏼🙌🏼
Thank you so much for your comment about 120v being able to make the motor go but not the elements. It helped me figure out that one leg of my circuit breaker had gone bad and the dryer was only getting 120v. The drum would spin but no heat even though the element and thermal fuse etc. all checked fine.
glad I could help.
you wouldn't believe how many times someone has yelled at me over the phone for selling them a broken dryer and when I go out there plug is bad.
@@WasherDryerMoney Hmmm, breaker, eh? My dryer is exactly like that one, no heat. I’ve got the thing all apart now trying to figure what is wrong. I need to check the plug and breaker.
Thanks for making this video. I didn't know a breaker could get stuck in the middle like that and that's what had happened to me. Greatly appreciated!
Glad to help
Well that helped an awful lot. THAT IS THE SAME DRYER. That makes it an easy and confident DIY. Many thanks, although at this writing you are five years older, I'll presume you are still "with us."
Yeah, still here. Glad to help.
Follow-up:@@WasherDryerMoney I pulled the front panel off, thanks to your instructions. I am ashamed to admit it, but the entire channel was clogged/caked with a mass of lint build-up over - what? - 9, 10 years? Cleaned everything and works perfectly. So, thank you again and very much! Actually drys clothes.
Unlike most people you made everything simple thanks
great job describing the troubleshooting process! Many videos are only good for instructions on replacing a specific part but don't get you to the point of identifying the part needed! Thanks
glad to help
Why my machine is no heat bu running can help for solution please
Great video. Mine was a little different. The top had 4 additional screws to remove it. 2 small socket screws on the timer panel, that opens and 2 Philips screws and the whole thing loosens up.
My issue ended up being the heating element wire broke off. Removed the large barrel and bottom right of heating element is purple wire that looked burned. I've seen others with the same issue on this model and sounds like it is from moisture?
Picking up a new quick terminal clip and about to strip the wire back to make a new connection. I feel like this will resolve it as it's been running great other than this randomly the other day, less than 2 years old.
Great video easy to follow
Great video. Very helpful. Easy to follow instruction. Sound and video are perfect. Thank you.
Glad to help
Ty your overall assessment was good and the way you dropped the part removal was great.
Glad to help
Little bit of a clog in the front. Couldn't believe it was enough to make a difference when I saw it but sure was. Wasn't the same model but same design. Yay - don't have to take that drum out! Thanks so much!
He explained things slow and to point.
Thanks
Thanks so much. I've seen your other step by step and all are very thorough. My GE GTX18ESSJ0WW dryer has me stumped though. It has full heat but shuts off mid cycle and when cool will start and finish cycle. I've completely cleaned out the lint pipes and fan, and control timer contacts are all clean. Could the Cycling Thermostat be the fault for stopping mid cycle? Thanks again.
Awesome, Great explaining
thank you sir for the tutorial!!! I was able to fix multiple dryers in a short timeframe.
glad to help
Thank you so much how nice to help a lot of people like me , 1 fuse was out .
Happy again so soon because of this information , gratitude ....
After our tenant's dryer had no heat (but everything else was working), I took your advice to check the voltage at the outlet, so I unplugged the dryer and got 120 volts at each terminal to ground, so that was fine. But when I plugged the dryer back in to continue testing, the heat worked! So despite the large metal contacts with the 240V connector, the only thing I can think is that one of the 3 connections was broken. Just a heads up that the issue could be as simple as that!
Thank you very much for the video is very easy to understand its just perfect....✌😀
Glad to help.
This video was very helpful, thanks
Great explanation of repair
Just wanted to say very good info and video, thanks man
Glad to help
This is where the 1 gallon vac comes in handy. Use it and one of the long Whirlpool refrigerator brushes to clean that filter area. Just say no to compressed air dust storms. ;)
Lol yeah it would be a lot cleaner if I just use my Shop-Vac. My shop is an open garage so I usually just walk them out the door and blow them out. I've actually been thinking lately about making a ceiling mount and putting a longer hose on my Shop-Vac so it be a little more convenient. I feel like I'm over using my air compressor because it's on a automatic reel and I can just reach up and grab it. I don't do service calls unless I sold them the washer and dryer and it's still under my warranty. Most everything I do is in my shop so I just need to take time and get more organized.
I did 95% of my work in the customer's home. So compressed air is a serious mess maker. I liked to think I left their home slightly cleaner after I repaired their appliance.
Thanks for the video. I've worked on dryers previously but needed a refresher. I've replaced thermal cutoff, high heat thermostat, cycling thermostat, thermal fuse and heating element. I've had my ducts professionally cleaned from the dryer to the exit of the house. It ran great for a load but now it will run but won't heat. I'm about to burn it in my backyard. Dryers aren't that hard yet I'm defeated.
I had one dryer that I refurbed and would just keep breaking after I sold it. Always different problems. It was just a lemon. It happens sometimes.
Great video. Thank you.
Glad you liked it!
when testing the heating element for continuity do you have to disconnect the wires on the heating element
How hard is it to put back together? The belts?
Thanks!
Fixed my problem!!
Glad it helped
if one phase wire alone is connected to a device or appliance current wouldn’t pass you either need a neutral or another phase wire to complete the circuit and make it back to the transformer
My dryer isn't turning on and also noticed the belt was broken so bought a new belt do you think its not turning on because of the thermostat and if so how do I change that out
Good job thanks
I have newer GE Dryer that wouldnt heat. opened it up and the wire to one element was cooked and the spade crimp had fallen off. if I repair the spade crimp and re-attach should I be worried that the hi-limit or other thermostat/thermostors have failed?
Ran into this situation on a newer GE at work the other day. After I took everything apart and removed the drum I discovered it was the purple wire going to the heat element burned off the connector. Luckily there was enough slack in the wire to cut back and replace connector. My question is on wire extending and splicing if you don't have enough Slack. What considerations do I need to consider when getting replacement wire? I would imagine gauge, voltage ,and Heat resistance specs match? I saw some on Amazon that might work but it is silicone insulated? Also what type of splices would you recommend when extending the wire? Thanks in advance for your help and great videos!
Heating element only has 1 of 3 coils working and if i switch from High to medium heat I have no heat till I turn the dryer off then back on Ge Dryer GTMP520ED3WW
Thank you sooooooo much for this video! Easy to follow, step by step again thank you so very much!!!!!
I'm glad it helped.
what's your opinion on Frigidaire gas dryers. MODEL: FARG1011MW. AFFINITY. ARE THE SETTINGS KNOB WITH THE 6 BLUE LIGHTS UNDER THE MAIN CONTROL KNOB A PROBLEM. THIS DRYER CAME OUT IN 2012 AND IS BEING DISCONTINUED THIS YEAR.
I don't really deal with gas much.
Great video! I have a question I checked everything how you did but all turned out fine so what would it be? The same thing that's wrong with the one in the video???
Hello. Question: I've had this gas GE dryer for many years, a few weeks ago the timer dial broke so I started using a pair of plyers to turn the timer to start, no problem. The wife did it for the first time day before yesterday, pushed on the shaft to hard, the timer popped out of its holding place and arced, now the dryer is not starting. I tried to get the wiring schematics or the service manual from GE, they do not have it nor know where to go get it. A few months ago I replaced the belt, no problem. I have not found a dialer knob to fit the shaft, I doubt there is a timer replacement here in Costa Rica. Any advise where to first check?
Your best bet might be eBay. There’s not a lot of different timers for GE ‘s. I would look for one that already has a knob included with the same Part number on the timer.
@@WasherDryerMoney Thank you for taking the time to answer. I will check on ebay. Gracias.
Hi Sir what if it starts but does not heat at all but it only starts and keeps going only when i hold the start button otherwise if i let go it just stops until i press again minus the heat any suggestions
If it’s not staying on it maybe there’s some tropical switch in the motor has gone bad. Usually this means you have to replace the motor. I’ve seen this in world Paul but I have not seen it in GE so I’m not 100% on this answer.
Nice video
Thanks
What kind of plug extension is that? And where can I buy one haha
I made that from a heavy duty extension cord I bought from Lowe’s. It was very expensive because of the gauge of the wire. It’s nice for my shop because I was able to run the plug anywhere in my shop.
Why is my gas dryer not drying my clothes it gets warm or hot air while it's running but won't dry the clothes
I love TH-cam
Is there a thermal fuse on a gas dryer ?
I only work on electric sorry.
Fixed my rollers and belt now heat sucks😢
When it rains it pours sometimes.
But you did not show how to get the heat to work
There's no such thing as a half tripped circuit breaker. Either it's tripped or not. They only have three positions on, off, tripped.
I’ve seen it more than once. The breaker will look slightly crooked instead of tripped and one leg will be on the other leg will be off. When I turn the breaker on and off both legs will go back on. I always suggest to the customer they get electrician to swap out the breaker.
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