GE Dryer Won't Start or Run - How to Find the Problem

In this video, I test & disassemble a newer-style GE dryer that won't start, and show you how to find and test the part thats bad.

Dryer Used in Video: GTD42EASJ0WW

Some items/components on this aren't identical to the older style ones, and some revisions may of taken place between models though.

Links to (some) parts for this style GTD42EAS dryer:

GE Dryer Start Button: https://bens-appliances.com/products/...

GE Dryer Door Switch: https://bens-appliances.com/products/...

PTS Switch: https://bens-appliances.com/products/...

89.75" Belt: https://bens-appliances.com/products/...

GE Belt Switch: https://bens-appliances.com/products/...

GE Timer Knob: https://amzn.to/3NBNlSp

Dryer Cleaning Kit: https://bens-appliances.com/products/...

Timeline of Video:

00:00 - Introduction of Problem on GE Dryer
01:00 - Test #1 - Timer Knob
01:31 - Test #2 - GE Dryer Start Button
01:50 - Test #3 - Dryer Motor Start Windings
02:30 - Dryer Start Button Test 2
02:45 - Test #4 - Voltage & Fuse Tests
04:36 - Console Disassembly
05:18 - Test #5 - How to Test a GE Dryer Push to Start Switch
05:55 - Test #6 - Timer Motor Contacts
06:28 - Test #7 - Resistor Test
06:42 - Dryer Disassembly
08:56 - Idler Pulley Trick & Drum Removal
11:45 - Test #8 - Sensor Tests
13:06 - Test #9 - How to Test a GE Belt Switch
14:02 - Test #10 - How to Test a GE Dryer Door Switch
16:09 - How to Re-Assemble the GE Dryer

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