Ge electric dryer dpsr483ea1ww, dryer stops when start switch is released

SOURCE: My Dryer will only work if I hold start button, when start button is released the dryer stops working.

Anra, the problem is in the even heat board under the consol. This is a very easy job. Check out this link. Catriver, post back http://www.repairclinic.com/0080.asp

SOURCE: My Dryer will only work if I hold start button, when I release start button the dryer stops.

Anra, this is a classic symptom of a failed even heat board. I've seen a lot of these failures out there. Easy to change out. Check out this link. Catriver..post back http://www.repairclinic.com/0080.asp

Gerald Griffin

• 248 Answers
• Posted on Nov 15, 2007

SOURCE: GE dryer starts but..... stops

The motor switch is not working properly. You can try removing lint from motor area around the end where the wires attach. This may free switch. If it still won't work you need a motor.

SOURCE: GE dryer starts but..... stops

What you describe is either a failed evenheat board or a failed motor relay.
Please post the complete model number from the machine and I can help you narrow it down. There should be a wiring diagram inside the console with voltage checks also.
Thanks/Mike

SOURCE: my dryer is making a horrid noise

It appears drcool299 didn't notice that you are talking about a dryer, not a washer. Belt problem, not likely. Disconnect power. Open top by using a putty knife to push in the seam between the top and the dryer front, about 2 inches in from each side and lift top up and off. Remove two screws holding front onto sides of dryer, near the top. Tilt dryer front forward and lift dryer front off the bottom pegs and swing dryer front to the side. (you don't have to remove the switch wires if you don't want to) Check the teflon drum slides at the top of the dryer front which supports the front of the drum. They may be worn out and the drum may be wearing into the drum support. There may be sand or an object caught in by the felt seal. If all that is OK, you can unhook the belt and pull the drum right out the front to check the back drum bearing or make sure that an element is not scraping on the back of the drum.