Model # DDE5900VA Official GE dryer

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Belt

Part #WE12X42

Replaced by #WE12X10014

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#NI

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Thermostat

Part #WE4X543

Replaced by #WE4X584

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#216

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Idler pulley

Part #WE12X47

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#207

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Start switch

Part #WE4X488

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#630

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Motor

Part #WE17X32

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#NI

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Switch

Part #WE4X535

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Timer

Part #WE4X537

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#NA

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Heater coil-250v

Part #WE11X61

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#207

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Dryer motor switch

Part #WE4X344

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Switch-safety start

Part #WE4X00

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your dryers

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Why won't my dryer heat?

Main causes: bad gas valve coils, broken heating element, tripped safety thermostat or fuse, bad operating thermostat, c…

Why is my dryer making a rattling noise?

Main causes: bad drum support roller, damaged idler pulley, broken blower fan blade, worn drum glide bearing, bad drive …

Why won't my dryer door stay shut?

Main causes: damaged door strike, worn door catch…

Why does my dryer start then stop?

Main causes: clogged exhaust vent, bad motor relay, loose dryer door catch, bad door switch, control system failure, fau…

Why won't my dryer start?

Main causes: door switch failure, lack of power, broken belt, blown thermal fuse, bad drive motor, control system failur…

Why isn't my dryer getting my laundry dry?

Main causes: clogged exhaust system, heating system failure, deposits on moisture sensor, control system failure…

Why won't my dryer shut off?

Main causes: bad timer or electronic control board, door switch failure…

Why doesn't my dryer work?

Main causes: lack of electrical power, bad power cord, wiring failure, bad control board, blown thermal fuse, bad door s…

Most common repair guides to help fix your dryers

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your dryer.

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How to replace an electronic control board in an electric dryer

The electronic control board manages the components and controls the cycle times in your electric dryer. Follow these st…

Repair difficulty

Time required

45 minutes or less

How to replace a heating element in an electric dryer

The heating element in an electric dryer generates the dryer's heat—it's one of the first things to check if the air in …

Repair difficulty

Time required

15 minutes or less

How to replace a dryer drive motor

A defective drive motor struggles to rotate the drum or might not turn the drum at all. Follow the steps in this dryer r…

Repair difficulty

Time required

90 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your dryers

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How to use your clothes dryer efficiently

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Model # DDE5900VA Official GE dryer

Model diagram and schematic

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your dryers

Why won't my dryer heat?

Why is my dryer making a rattling noise?

Why won't my dryer door stay shut?

Why does my dryer start then stop?

Why won't my dryer start?

Why isn't my dryer getting my laundry dry?

Why won't my dryer shut off?

Why doesn't my dryer work?

Most common repair guides to help fix your dryers

How to replace an electronic control board in an electric dryer

How to replace a heating element in an electric dryer

How to replace a dryer drive motor

Effective articles & videos to help repair your dryers

How to use your clothes dryer efficiently

How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

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