There's one step I would highly recommend adding: Closely inspect all of the wiring connected to the heating element. I got error codes that suggested I replace the thermostat & thermistor. I did with no luck, gave up, and called-in an expert. The repairman hooked up some equipment to the terminal in the back and ran some tests, then told me it was my heating element that went bad. Went to replace it and lo and behold, the dark purple/black wire on the bottom right was melted straight through. Looks like I get to return a lot of parts.
Great video! I replaced all the parts only to find the bottom purple wire on heating element was shorted. Replaced wire and back up to running. Guess I have share parts now.
After replacing the inlet and outlet thermistor (thinking that was the problem since both had no continuity) I did find out thanks to this post that I had the same problem as mentioned in the feed with the burned off purple wire connector on the heating element. Thanks for the tip, this is now the 3rd time I had to take this machine apart (ugh) I do however have a bigger problem, since the actual slide on tab on the heating element got burned off. I will have to try to drill on the remaining tab and try to get a nut and bolt connection on it to connect to the heater element with an eyelet connector.
Thank you very much for the disassembly video. I also have a melted purple wire. I seen the comment below and hoped there would be a recommendation on a fix but I didn't see one. Can I fix the wire or do I need a while new wire harness?
Very well done. I have this dryer and was not getting heat. Found the parts after watching the video. All for about 40 bucks. Pulled the dryer out to check for lint. Plugged back in and pushed back to the wall. Turned on just to check, and had heat. Hmmmm....Bookmarked this video and the parts just in case. LOL
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Thanks for your videos - Highly informative for the home DIYer. Could you please comment on what the test values should be for the thermostat and thermistors? For example, thermostat should have continuity, but thermistors no continuity - check instead for resistance. I'm looking for what the room temperature values should be for the the thermistors so I can see if they're out of range.
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I replaced all 3 due to no heat and had codes 1&2. Fired it up with a jacket in side a couple times. Was not heating. Got mad and hit the back of the machine and tried again. This time it got hot. I don't know if that was me or the machine just needed more time to heat with the new parts. Will see what happens in the future. Btw, no codes at this time either.
My Dryer suddenly stopped making heat when drying. It operates perfectly normal otherwise and I've made sure all vents are clear without blockages. Would this be your first guess as to what the problem might be? Anything else I could do to rule anything else out before conducting this rather complicated fix? Thanks for all you do!
I can almost guarantee you have the same issue. It's so common with these dryers. The good news is that the fix is cheap. Trim off the burnt end and re-splice a connector and attach it
i got a thermostat with 4 wires 2 outside 2 inside is a 2 in 1? should it be continuity on both sets and there s a rectangle thing with 2 wires next to the motor on left panel what is that it has no continuity
What a stupid design. Literally almost the whole dryer has to come apart to access a commonly replaced 15 dollar part (I’m not referring to the heating element)
Does anybody have any advice on a GE GDFR270EH1WW not heating up? I can’t find videos anywhere on how to disassemble and what I am looking for to replace the heating element or thermostat
I have this dryer as well the breaker is good , hose is clean. It works but it’s not heating up? (Only blows cool air) Should I also change all of these things as well?
@@SteveDensmore yes i did, there was a burnt up wire on the bottom of the drum, i think it was purple, i dont believe he shows it in this video though its kind off to itself on the otherside.
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Should I replace both fuses and the thermostat? Mine stopped heating. I have the dryer pulled apart as per your video. Everything looks good but I'm assuming the thermostat is bad.
When I noticed it wasn't heating I unplugged it and plugged it back in. Turned it on and it heated for about 30 seconds and then went out after that. Won't heat up at now.
Im just laughing at how ridiculous this design is. What happened to removable back panels? My problem with my dryer is it is acting like it has no power, like its not plugged in. Not sure where fuse is for it
There's one step I would highly recommend adding: Closely inspect all of the wiring connected to the heating element. I got error codes that suggested I replace the thermostat & thermistor. I did with no luck, gave up, and called-in an expert. The repairman hooked up some equipment to the terminal in the back and ran some tests, then told me it was my heating element that went bad. Went to replace it and lo and behold, the dark purple/black wire on the bottom right was melted straight through. Looks like I get to return a lot of parts.
Just ripped my dryer apart and found the exact same thing, melted clear through.
Great video! I replaced all the parts only to find the bottom purple wire on heating element was shorted. Replaced wire and back up to running. Guess I have share parts now.
After replacing the inlet and outlet thermistor (thinking that was the problem since both had no continuity) I did find out thanks to this post that I had the same problem as mentioned in the feed with the burned off purple wire connector on the heating element. Thanks for the tip, this is now the 3rd time I had to take this machine apart (ugh) I do however have a bigger problem, since the actual slide on tab on the heating element got burned off. I will have to try to drill on the remaining tab and try to get a nut and bolt connection on it to connect to the heater element with an eyelet connector.
The number one failure on these is the purple wire going to the heating element
Boom! Thanks brotherman!
Same here. Thank you.
How do you check and change the purple wire?
@@joeriddick3230 You have to put in some work here...
@@REALBanannaman do you have a video for it?
Thank you very much for the disassembly video. I also have a melted purple wire. I seen the comment below and hoped there would be a recommendation on a fix but I didn't see one. Can I fix the wire or do I need a while new wire harness?
Thank you very much! We followed your video, found the problem and fixed it for a few dollars!
Very well done. I have this dryer and was not getting heat. Found the parts after watching the video. All for about 40 bucks. Pulled the dryer out to check for lint. Plugged back in and pushed back to the wall. Turned on just to check, and had heat. Hmmmm....Bookmarked this video and the parts just in case. LOL
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Ditch this brand and model stick with kenmore or Maytag - your welcome 😎
Good video for disassembly and reassembly but I would have tested the coil first thing with an ohm meter. And then the thermal fuses.
That was very informative. I’m new to learning appliance repair and am learning to tear machines down. You definitely have a new subscriber here.
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Same as the others. Burnt purple wire going to the heating element. GE needs a better design for that.
Thanks for your videos - Highly informative for the home DIYer. Could you please comment on what the test values should be for the thermostat and thermistors? For example, thermostat should have continuity, but thermistors no continuity - check instead for resistance. I'm looking for what the room temperature values should be for the the thermistors so I can see if they're out of range.
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I replaced all 3 due to no heat and had codes 1&2. Fired it up with a jacket in side a couple times. Was not heating. Got mad and hit the back of the machine and tried again. This time it got hot. I don't know if that was me or the machine just needed more time to heat with the new parts. Will see what happens in the future. Btw, no codes at this time either.
Brilliant design, just disassemble it completely and we'll be able to replace the part.
This video was instrumental in getting my dryer up and running again. Thanks so much!
My Dryer suddenly stopped making heat when drying. It operates perfectly normal otherwise and I've made sure all vents are clear without blockages. Would this be your first guess as to what the problem might be? Anything else I could do to rule anything else out before conducting this rather complicated fix? Thanks for all you do!
What was it? That's what I have going on
@@Bigtitties69_420 It was definitely the wire burning off its terminal issue
I can almost guarantee you have the same issue. It's so common with these dryers. The good news is that the fix is cheap. Trim off the burnt end and re-splice a connector and attach it
i got a thermostat with 4 wires 2 outside 2 inside is a 2 in 1? should it be continuity on both sets and there s a rectangle thing with 2 wires next to the motor on left panel what is that it has no continuity
What is wrong if it keeps burning the wire off
What a stupid design. Literally almost the whole dryer has to come apart to access a commonly replaced 15 dollar part (I’m not referring to the heating element)
F dificult to access to this fuses nightmare machine. Oldest machine where so easy to access.
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GE GDFR270EH1WW not heating up? I can’t find videos anywhere on how to disassemble and what I am looking for to replace the heating element or thermostat
I disassembled the whole machine mine as well replace everything 😂!
Great video thank you 😊
I have this dryer as well the breaker is good , hose is clean. It works but it’s not heating up? (Only blows cool air) Should I also change all of these things as well?
Did you ever end up repairing this? I'm having the same issue.
@@SteveDensmore yes i did, there was a burnt up wire on the bottom of the drum, i think it was purple, i dont believe he shows it in this video though its kind off to itself on the otherside.
@@zette304That's what happened to our dryer! It's the purple wire terminal connector that got burnt. How did you fix it?
Thank you for the great video!!!
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Are all dryer fuses the same or what's the name of the ones in this video? What should I ask for at the repair store
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If you check continuiti in this two fuce post to be continuity?
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Part number for that Thermostat ?
My dryer gets hot but, still takes way too long to dry the clothes. Doing laundry is an all-day affair.
Likely restricted vent to the outside world. Clean out vent tube/pipe, etc
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Should I replace both fuses and the thermostat? Mine stopped heating. I have the dryer pulled apart as per your video. Everything looks good but I'm assuming the thermostat is bad.
When I noticed it wasn't heating I unplugged it and plugged it back in. Turned it on and it heated for about 30 seconds and then went out after that. Won't heat up at now.
Are both thermistor the same? Your site only shows the part number for 1.
Get a miltimeter and check the heating element.fuse.and thermostat and timer most likely it's gonna be the element
Why did you not test any of the components
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Im just laughing at how ridiculous this design is. What happened to removable back panels?
My problem with my dryer is it is acting like it has no power, like its not plugged in. Not sure where fuse is for it
Having this problem with mine now. Power to the dryer but will not power on. What was your fix?
@@barehandbaseball @sybreedergn1551 Did you guys resolve this? I have the exact same problem!
Me too, did you figure out what was wrong with it?
I agree! I’m having this issue with mine. “Smart dryer”. 🙄
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What a crappy design from GE. You should not have to dissassemble the entire machine for this repair,
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