Dryer won't stay running

you have a bad belt switch,if the dryer stays running while you hold the start button on and stops when you release the button its the belt switch part WD21X10261 i've seen this a few times,go here and look at part 803 this is the bad part.
www.searspartsdirect.com/model-number/DPXR473EW0WW/0432/0151200.html

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Jul 25, 2014 - 3 posts - ‎2 authors
When I push and hold the start button the dryer motor starts and heats. It will not continue to run when I release the button. All thermostats ... button released. Model Number: PYET344AYW Brand: Maytag Age: 5 - 10 years .... Check for 120vac on the purple wire at motor after releasing start button. If it goes ... GE Dryer will not stay running when start button released ...
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It could be the drum bearing.You prob need to re-grease it.but it could be a devil to get at.

Hello,

That sounds very typical of a broken belt. GE dryers use a belt switch that will cause exactly as your describing...the motor will run as long as holding the start switch and as soon as you release it the motor will stop if the belt switch is not satisfied that the belt is in place...so it again sound very much like the belt is broken.

The part number for the belt is WE12M29 it could be purchased at your local appliance parts store or online at;
searspartsdirect.com
apdepot.com
partselect.com
apwagner.com
repairclinic.com

Hello,

That sounds like to me the drum belt is broken..GE dryer use a belt switch that if the belt is broke will perform exactly as you describe ..as long as holding the start switch the motor will run and as soon as you release the start switch the motor will stop.

To check for a broken belt remove the top by removing the 2 phillips headed screws inside of the door at the top of it and pull off the top to see if the belt is in place and attached to the drum..if no belt seen when top off its broken and laying down in the base frame


GENE

Hi,

There can be many reasons why your dryer will not start or turn...

The most common causes are the belt breaking or jumping off, or the motor going bad...

Here are a couple of tips that I wrote will help you to figure out why your dryer will not run...

Dryer Repair - The Dryer is not Turning
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4422207-dryer_repair_dryer_not_turning

Dryer Repair ? The dryer will not start
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4460438-dryer_repair_dryer_will_not_start


heatman101

Hi,
There can be many reasons why your dryer will not turn...

This tip that I wrote will help you to figure out what is happening...

Dryer Repair - The Dryer is not Turning
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4422207-dryer_repair_dryer_not_turning

Dryer Repair ? The dryer will not start
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4460438-dryer_repair_dryer_will_not_start


heatman101

probably broken belt some dryers have broken belt switch that shut dryer off if belt broke

By now I'm sure you've solved your dryer problem, however for anyone else who this might be useful for...

This sounds like the same problem I had where the dryer switch was bad. When I pushed in the dryer switch, one of the terminal connectors wasn't staying connected, making the dryer stop when I released the switch. The switch was fairly easy to remove and replace.

start switch is bad,it is stuck inside,get the model number inside dryer door or on top panel,call local appliance parts store to get new part,only a few bucs,replace and you should be allright,let me know-mike