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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Dryer Flame Sensor Replacement #WE4X448
GE Dryer Flame Sensor Replacement #WE4X448
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$80.86Estimated Savings
$112.5002:47
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the flame sensor on a GE gas dryer. The most common reason for replacing the flame sensor is when the dryer won't heat.
All of the information for this flame sensor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, RCA, Americana, JC Penney
Tools needed: screwdriver
All of the information for this flame sensor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, RCA, Americana, JC Penney
Tools needed: screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to remove the screws at the rear of the control panel to release it.
3
Next, open the dryer door and remove the screws inside the door frame which secure the main top.
4
Now carefully slide the main top forward, unhook it from the control panel tabs and remove.
5
Uninstall the screws securing the front panel.
6
Now, lift the front panel up and rotate it to the side.
7
Reach into the cabinet and remove the wires from the old flame sensor.
8
Remove the mounting screw securing the old sensor to release it from the burner housing.
9
Install the new flame sensor by positioning it on the burner housing and secure it with the mounting screw.
10
Connect the wires to the new sensor.
11
Reposition the front panel by first inserting the tabs in the base with the slots in the panel.
12
Now lift up the drum and snap the front panel into place.
13
Secure the screws.
14
Replace the main top by inserting the control panel tabs into the slots at the back of the main top.
15
Fully position then replace the screws.
16
Secure the control panel with the screws in the back.
17
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the appliance is functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the flame sensor on a GE gas dryer. The most common reason for replacing the flame sensor is when the dryer won't heat.
All of the information for this flame sensor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, RCA, Americana, JC Penney
Tools needed: screwdriver
All of the information for this flame sensor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, RCA, Americana, JC Penney
Tools needed: screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to remove the screws at the rear of the control panel to release it.
3
Next, open the dryer door and remove the screws inside the door frame which secure the main top.
4
Now carefully slide the main top forward, unhook it from the control panel tabs and remove.
5
Uninstall the screws securing the front panel.
6
Now, lift the front panel up and rotate it to the side.
7
Reach into the cabinet and remove the wires from the old flame sensor.
8
Remove the mounting screw securing the old sensor to release it from the burner housing.
9
Install the new flame sensor by positioning it on the burner housing and secure it with the mounting screw.
10
Connect the wires to the new sensor.
11
Reposition the front panel by first inserting the tabs in the base with the slots in the panel.
12
Now lift up the drum and snap the front panel into place.
13
Secure the screws.
14
Replace the main top by inserting the control panel tabs into the slots at the back of the main top.
15
Fully position then replace the screws.
16
Secure the control panel with the screws in the back.
17
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the appliance is functioning properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Flame Sensor
$80.86
Total$0.00
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