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Dryer Repair / Yet another Ge dryer wont start thread.......

« Last post by urphonesux on June 17, 2013, 06:53:49 AM »

But guess what, it's my fault this time so somebody help me out.
First off let me say that I am completely new to repairing most stuff but I am the man around so I try. Usually my efforts end in success but this time I was careless.

What happened is that my start switch fell down into the head unit of the dryer. Being that we were just about to leave the house to meet friends for dinner I figured I would just open the back of the head unit and put it back in place.

I noticed that that the metal prong on the top was not even touching the plastic stopper that's supposed to hold the start switch control box in place. What did I do? Decided to bend that metal prong forward so that it actually makes secure contact with the stopper so that it stays in place. Good idea right? Thank you thank you.

Well my execution was piss poor.
Why?
I did not unplug the dryer first.
Yes, I know now.

The top connector on the start timer control box touched the metal on the back part of the control panel.
Luckily I was not shocked but there was a spark and a loud pop.
The dryers circuit breaker tripped as well.

I know how to reset that but the dryer won't come on.
The light comes on when the door is opened but the dryer just won't start.

Without the use of a multimeter I'm guessing that I have shorted out the start button control box.
Please help. Right now I am feeling like a DA for not following the first rule of electricity.
Help me fix this myself

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Refrigerator & Freezer Repair / Re: GE bottom freezer

« Last post by Wedgeman55 on June 17, 2013, 01:51:50 AM »

Couldn't find a manual for that,  maybe someone has it.   But I'm thinking fan sounds probable.   I've had several GE fridge's that had the fan short and take out the board.    That is where I'd be looking myself.   I always carry a condensor and evap fan (the one with the thermistor on board)  so I would have just switched it out.     

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Refrigerator & Freezer Repair / Re: GE bottom freezer

« Last post by Rick32k on June 16, 2013, 09:52:58 PM »

Yeah the board was bad there is a burn spot on it. And that resistor does look like its fried. When I plug it in I'm getting power to the new board and the lights are on but everything else is dead. The temp control inside is dead I took it out and plugged it into the J4 connector on the back of the fridge and it was still dead. I think the fan has shorted and the neutral is all connected at the fan so ther is no power. If I had the actual service manual It'll really help.

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Dryer Repair / Re: GE Dryer heats up when it is not on and won't start

« Last post by alimunib83 on June 16, 2013, 09:44:44 PM »

Check for the shorted heater coil for the heater coming on while the dryer is not being used. And for the the dryer not coming on check for the thermal cut off if that's not bad then there could be a broken drum belt or the motor could be bad too, you have to open the dryer and check all the fuses.

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Dryer Repair / Re: GE Dryer heats up when it is not on and won't start

« Last post by LowSL2 on June 16, 2013, 09:44:15 PM »

It sounds like the centrifugal switch in the motor is stuck on. You will need to disassemble the dryer to get to the motor. It could be plugged up with lint. Or the switch is bad requiring a motor replacement.

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Dryer Repair / GE Dryer heats up when it is not on and won't start

« Last post by dawgs728 on June 16, 2013, 08:35:40 PM »

I am needing some guidance on what may be wrong with a dryer I have.  The dryer heats up when it is not on and gets quite hot.  Also, it makes a terrible noise when you try to turn it on and does not run when you try to start it. 

I was thinking it was the heating coil but I thought perhaps it was the motor or a switch in the motor?  Any suggestions?

GE Dryer DHSR333EA2WB

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Washer Repair / Re: Maytag washer model LAT3500AAE fills w/water,shuts off, won't start again

« Last post by 3rdwasherfromcl on June 16, 2013, 08:28:09 PM »

Alright, thank you so much for your help; after reading the comments from the technicians and those of you who know, I realized that I was missing the plunger that tells the lid switch that the lid is closed, it probably fell out while moving the washer. I was able to take it out (very easy) and am washing now, bypassed it with a clamp, the part only costs about $4.00 and it looks very easy to replace-also the videos on youtube are great.

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Washer Repair / Re: Maytag Neptune front load boot shred problem

« Last post by Thorning on June 16, 2013, 08:05:44 PM »

I will get things in motion for you one way or another. i am really suprised this washer ran so smooth until it got to the spin cycle. And then i am suprised it did not fly apart. Unfortunately the parts required are kind of expensive for a washer that will not bring much more than $300 tops as a used item.

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Washer Repair / Re: Maytag washer model LAT3500AAE fills w/water,shuts off, won't start again

« Last post by theoldstoveguy on June 16, 2013, 07:27:08 PM »

Most always it's the lid switch. http://www.appliancepartspros.com/whirlpool-lid-switch-kit-12001908-ap4008646.html

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Washer Repair / Re: Maytag Neptune front load boot shred problem

« Last post by tgoods on June 16, 2013, 06:41:53 PM »

I would be happy to send you a gift for your advice

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