- Model Number
- DWXR483EB2WW
- Brand
- GE
- Age
- More than 10 years
Dryer is about 16 years old. 3 years ago it started doing this: after starting it sometimes runs for 2-5 minutes and stops completely......timer still runs but element turns off and motor stops.
In Jan 2021 I replaced the motor. Also replaced the cycle control sensor WE4M181 and the Hi Limit T Stat WE4M137. I blew the Hi Limit T Stat because I accidentally had a wire crossed on the new motor. New motor has a different wiring pattern from the original motor.
Heater elements were replaced for the 2nd time 3/25/21. The rear bearing and front bearing and slides have been replaced at the same time....they have been replaced before starting in 2014. Belt replaced as well as belt tensioner pulley. I can easily turn the drum by hand when motor and belt are in place.
Problem still exists.....but it may only happen once a week or it may happen 2 or 3 x a day. And I can always restart it about 5 mins. later.....and it will usually run for the rest of the cycle. I can hear a click when it is ready to restart, but cannot identify exactly which sensor is resetting as the sound echoes inside the unit.
It seems to happen more often if Med. heat is selected, so my wife usually uses Low heat. She never uses Reg. Heat.
I have completely cleaned the vent system of lint.....no lint buildup anywhere....clean all the way to the outside of the house....something I do every year.
Can the drum outlet sensor WE4M216 cause this issue? Cutting off both the motor and the heater?
Any suggestions?
In Jan 2021 I replaced the motor. Also replaced the cycle control sensor WE4M181 and the Hi Limit T Stat WE4M137. I blew the Hi Limit T Stat because I accidentally had a wire crossed on the new motor. New motor has a different wiring pattern from the original motor.
Heater elements were replaced for the 2nd time 3/25/21. The rear bearing and front bearing and slides have been replaced at the same time....they have been replaced before starting in 2014. Belt replaced as well as belt tensioner pulley. I can easily turn the drum by hand when motor and belt are in place.
Problem still exists.....but it may only happen once a week or it may happen 2 or 3 x a day. And I can always restart it about 5 mins. later.....and it will usually run for the rest of the cycle. I can hear a click when it is ready to restart, but cannot identify exactly which sensor is resetting as the sound echoes inside the unit.
It seems to happen more often if Med. heat is selected, so my wife usually uses Low heat. She never uses Reg. Heat.
I have completely cleaned the vent system of lint.....no lint buildup anywhere....clean all the way to the outside of the house....something I do every year.
Can the drum outlet sensor WE4M216 cause this issue? Cutting off both the motor and the heater?
Any suggestions?