DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the light bulb on a GE gas dryer. The most common reason for replacing the light bulb is when it is burned out.
All of the information for this light bulb replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, RCA, Americana
Step-By-Step Instructions1
To avoid a potential shock, you should unplug the appliance before replacing the light bulb.
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Open the dryer door and unscrew the old bulb from the socket if still intact.
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Install the new light bulb by screwing it into the socket.
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Plug the dryer back in and confirm that the bulb is functioning properly.
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If the bulb does not turn on as expected it’s possible that the socket assembly is defective and will need to be replaced.