Hi,
My dryer manufactured by GE stopped heating, but it is still
running (the inside cylinder still cycling). I guess my dryer is old
because it is from my house's previous owner and I don't know how long
it stayed in the house. The model is : DDE8200BACWH
I have searched on Internet but I couldn't any information about
this model. Some sources said that I need to open the metal plate that
covers its terminal block, and check the circuit breaker/fuses etc,
but I don't know how to open it and get to inside. If anybody know how
to work on this, please give me some instructions.
I called a GE service, they said they can come to my house to
check without paying the $79 service fee, if it needs- to be repaired, I
need to pay the cost of replacement part and also the labor fee.
I don't know how much it will be and if it is worth to repair it in
this situation. Any advises will be really appreciated. Thanks!
2006-08-25 13:29:17 · 9 answers · asked by E F 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Without knowing for sure that it is electric, my guess is the heating element is burned out. You can get a replacement and install it yourself if you can turn a screwdriver and are reasonably adept with hand tools.
There is an access port somewhere ( usually on the back plate near the top. After unplugging the power cord, just take out the screws, pull out the element, disconnect the wires. Take the element to a good hardware store or appliance parts store to get an exact match. Reverse the above to reinstall. Easy
2006-08-25 13:39:53 · answer #1 · answered by Larry T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will elect a voltage tester and a continuity tester to do the assessments on the dryer. Use an analog style VOM or Multi meter no longer a digital. First unplug the dryer and take a inspect for suited potential to the opening. one hundred twenty/240 volts in North usa. With marvelous potential then you certainly could desire to get admission to the dryer connections by eliminating the decrease back of the gadget and take a inspect for continuity from the pins on the twine to the terminal strip and to the heater ingredient and the overload heater (klixon) which will have failed. interior the older form dryers the commonest project is the overload fails open or the heating ingredient fails open. as quickly as you establish that the potential is real and the warmth ingredient and overload are solid then the administration relay or the change is in many situations the concern. a clean heating ingredient is plenty greater fee-effective than a clean dryer, the overload aspects are fairly low fee so as quickly as you come across out what's erroneous you may desire to ascertain what to do the two fix or replace the unit.
2016-12-11 15:27:33 · answer #2 · answered by kemmer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to find out the age of he dryer. How long did the previous owners have it? If it is over 10 years old, buy a new one. Of course it also depends on how hard it was used. Did the previous owners have children? How many in the household? If was an elderly couple then it probably wasn't used much. With kids it probably ran every day. Kinda have to use your judgement whether to sink money into an older appliance.
2006-08-25 13:56:17 · answer #3 · answered by Jerry Dee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Follow Larry T's advice and find out how much the replacement part cost. I would consider getting a new energy saving one though. You could be better off with the Gas & Electric Company rebates. I know my gas and electric company (PG&E) will do rebates.
2006-08-25 14:32:42 · answer #4 · answered by gtn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
larry t is ritght the only other thing i would check is the fuse. it is a 220 unit and on mine sometimes one of the fuzes blows(screw in type on a small box where the dryer plugs in)check that first before you go to far.
2006-08-26 22:51:54 · answer #5 · answered by q-fire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok first of all it is probably your heater coil.
Second GE makes crappy DryersI have owened 4 thanks to my wife she thinks cheaper is better WRONG!!
Get rid of it because it will go out again and again.
I went with Maytag and have not had a problem in 5 years.
2006-08-25 16:54:31 · answer #6 · answered by jeephandle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the exterior is in good shape(no paint pealing off) and it doesn't squeek then just change out the heating element yourself.
2006-08-25 14:14:42 · answer #7 · answered by paulofhouston 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if i recollect right your model is a 1982 and probity not worth repairing because other things will start going bad on it
2006-08-25 13:51:12 · answer #8 · answered by wil_t52 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might also want to search for DDE8200BAC... the WH in your model number just stands for "white."
2006-08-25 13:51:24 · answer #9 · answered by MailorderMaven 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋