GCMX180ED5WW General Electric Dryer - Instructions
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Had to use y tube
After speaking with your representative and him explaining how to me how simple it would be to switch out this light socket myself. I went on y tube went through the instructions and had to go buy a new dryer. And before you jump to any conclusions I can and do repair and and all of things around my house. I will NEVER purchase anything from you company again ander the pretense that it is so simple. This should have been told to me that an election should have done the job!!!!!! Now not only am I out the money I paid your company but I’m out the money I shelled out for a whole new dryer. I am a very angry customer and I would never recommend you to anyone!!! EVER!!!
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MARIE from SAUGUS, MA
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Difficulty Level:Very Difficult
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Total Repair Time:1- 2 hours
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Tools:Screw drivers
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the dial was hard to turn and the timer quit working
YouTube showed me just what to do. I unplugged the dryer and took the back off. Then I took a picture of the timer with my phone since there were about 6 different colored wires that had to be unhooked and put back in the right place. It was not difficult. Last I turned the timer in the bracket so it was secure. I also had to order a new dial since the old one was split from years of use. A repairman would have charged for the call out plus the parts so I saved money by doing it myself. P.S. I'm a 71 year old woman.
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Kathleen from HASTINGS, NE
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers
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Broken door handle
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Bud from RCH CUCAMONGA, CA
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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My girlfriend told me her dryer wouldn't shut off and she was concerned about a house fire.
Based on the few components in a dryer, I diagnosed the problem as a defective timer switch. Five screws remove the rear cover. The timer switch purchased was the identical part that was currently installed. In the old days, I would have drawn a picture to note the wiring connections. These days, we just take a picture on a cell phone. I removed the switch from the dryer and moved the wire connections one at a time over to the new switch. When all of the connections were in place, I installed the new switch. With cover still removed, we tested it and the dryer shut off as it should. Super easy repair. The only thing I would have done differently is I should have purchased a replacement knob and retainer - the original had cracks in the plastic that I didn't know about until re-assembly. Superglue took care of the knob, but I should have replaced it too. Disconnect the power cord first, take your time, and be careful with the sharp edges of sheet metal. I suffered an ugly cut on my finger but I'll survive. Super easy repair. She'll think you're a hero since she didn't have to call a repair man.
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Bryan from FULTONDALE, AL
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers
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Dryer was not turning on.
I bought all three parts but I noticed that the dial was very loose. I reapaired this first and it was working
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Erica from ATLANTA, GA
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Plastic handle in dryer broke off.
All I neede to do was buy the new part and snap it into place on the door. The hardest part was making the door usable while waiting for a new handle. The solution was good old duct tape. I just taped the old broken handle in place until the new one showed up.
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Steve from West Bloomfield, MI
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Bottom part of handle was loose
Opened up the package and took off existing door handle. The new one snapped right into place. This took all of 10 seconds!
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Rick from Nora Springs, IA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Plastic Door Handle Cracked
Old handle popped out by pulling back and out. Inserted new handle by pushing in and forward. Easy!
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richard from pleasant grove, AL
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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It was a bit difficult because we ordered the wrong parts twice.
Handyman installed the finally correct switch. It was not the starter button.
This company was wonderful. Replaced each part without charge and rushed the replacements to us. Can' say enough good things to thank them for their courtesy.
This company was wonderful. Replaced each part without charge and rushed the replacements to us. Can' say enough good things to thank them for their courtesy.
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Phyllis from ORLANDO, FL
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:1- 2 hours
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Dryer timer had gone out, and would not start.
I remove the know, slid the old timer out, leaving the wires connected. Placed the new timer into position and secured it, then unplugged wiring one at a time, placing them onto the new timer. All went great.
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JESSIE from NATCHEZ, MS
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Socket set
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WAITING ON PART
Still waiting for your parts. over two weeks to get part which was a hinge for something, I don't know what, but not my dryer seal. You said you would refund shipping and wrong part and charge me for a new order. End result was I got charged extra shipping for your mistake. The part still is MIA and it has been 5 weeks since I originally ordered. Will never do business with you again.
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MARTIN from MOUNTAIN VIEW, WY
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Difficulty Level:Very Difficult
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Total Repair Time:More than 2 hours
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Dryer start knob was cracked inside so you couldn't turn to start the dryer
This was so easy. I used needle nose pliers to reach in and remove the metal clip which had slipped off of the inside of the knob and was on the post the knob was supposed to attach to. Next, I lined up the flat side of the "D" of the inside of the knob to the flat side of the "D" on the post and pushed it in until it snapped into place, and I was done. The dryer now works like new.
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Joseph from ACKERMAN, MS
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Pliers
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Replace the front slides and glides on the dryer
To get to the slides, needed to take off the front panel, the top and then can loosen the front of the dryer. Pull it out enough to get to the slides and replace them.
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Robert from DECATUR, GA
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Previous nob cracked
The shaft of the previous nob had cracked and even super glue would not hold it together. The dryer timer could no longer be set without it. Slipped it off and slipped on the new one and it worked perfectly.
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Gabrielle from CONYERS, GA
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Broken control knob
Pulled off the broken control knob (which was really easy, since it was already broken.) Aligned the new knob to the knob shaft which is shaped like a "D", pushed it onto shaft until it was fully seated. Very easy install!!GT
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Kim from SPARTA, IL
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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