GE
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Model # DDG8045LJ Official GE laundry washer

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official GE DDG8045LJ laundry washer, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Dryer Radiant Sensor (replaces We04x0448) WE4X448

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Dryer radiant sensor (replaces we04x0448)

Part #WE4X448

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Dryer Burner Igniter (replaces We04x0444) WE4X444

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Dryer burner igniter (replaces we04x0444)

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Motor Assembly WE17X26

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Motor assembly

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Dryer Motor Switch WE4X344

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Dryer motor switch

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Dryer Door Switch WE4X197

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Dryer door switch

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Drive Belt WE12X43

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Drive belt

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Switch WE4X377

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Switch

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Thermostat-delicate WE4X460

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Thermostat-delicate

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Pulley WE12X44

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Pulley

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Switch-safety Start WE4X00

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Switch-safety start

Part #WE4X00

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Main causes: no water supply, bad water valves, water-level pressure switch failure, control system failure, bad door lo…

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How to replace a foamed-in-place door gasket in a side-by-side refrigerator

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Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace a refrigerator water valve

How to replace a refrigerator water valve

Replace the water valve that feeds water to the ice maker and water dispenser if it no longer controls the flow of water…

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 15 minutes or less
How to replace a defrost sensor in a side-by-side refrigerator

How to replace a defrost sensor in a side-by-side refrigerator

If frost is building up in the freezer of your side-by-side refrigerator, the defrost sensor could be at fault. You can …

Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less

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