GE Dryer Cabinet Top Removal
 

I've got a late model GE electric dryer. It's probably no more than 3-4
years old, but I can't find the exact model on the "Buy Now" section of
GE's site (I don't have the model number so I can only gauge by the
photographs on the site).

However, I'm guessing it's roughly equivalent to the base-model dryer
(it's got two knobs: 'time' and 'start').

I need to check the elements. All the DIY online references I come
across say that there are screws holding down the top of the cabinet.
There are no screws anywhere on the front of this thing.

I came across some threads in this group mentioning the need for a
putty knife to remove the cabinet tops.

Assuming this is the latest base-model GE electric dryer model, does
anyone know how to go about removing the cabinet top in order to
disassemble the machine?

Thanks,

-Brian

gorbster wrote:

I've got a late model GE electric dryer. It's probably no more than 3-4
years old, but I can't find the exact model on the "Buy Now" section of
GE's site (I don't have the model number so I can only gauge by the
photographs on the site).

However, I'm guessing it's roughly equivalent to the base-model dryer
(it's got two knobs: 'time' and 'start').

I need to check the elements. All the DIY online references I come
across say that there are screws holding down the top of the cabinet.
There are no screws anywhere on the front of this thing.

I came across some threads in this group mentioning the need for a
putty knife to remove the cabinet tops.

Assuming this is the latest base-model GE electric dryer model, does
anyone know how to go about removing the cabinet top in order to
disassemble the machine?

Thanks,

-Brian

Every GE dryer I've seen has two spring clips on the front about 3-4"
from the corners--stick a stiff-bladed thin knife in and push them in
while lifting the front of the top....it then just lays back for access.

Hi,

I don't have the model number

Will need it...some are made by GE some are made by Frigidaire and
Amana for GE with the GE name on it.

A common GE built GE....
http://www.applianceaid.com/take-apart.html

A common Frigidaire built GE....
http://www.applianceaid.com/wwf-howto.html
http://www.applianceaid.com/wwfhowtodryer.html

jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/


gorbster wrote:
I've got a late model GE electric dryer. It's probably no more than 3-4
years old, but I can't find the exact model on the "Buy Now" section of
GE's site (I don't have the model number so I can only gauge by the
photographs on the site).

However, I'm guessing it's roughly equivalent to the base-model dryer
(it's got two knobs: 'time' and 'start').

I need to check the elements. All the DIY online references I come
across say that there are screws holding down the top of the cabinet.
There are no screws anywhere on the front of this thing.

I came across some threads in this group mentioning the need for a
putty knife to remove the cabinet tops.

Assuming this is the latest base-model GE electric dryer model, does
anyone know how to go about removing the cabinet top in order to
disassemble the machine?

Thanks,

-Brian

"Duane Bozarth" wrote in message ...
gorbster wrote:

I've got a late model GE electric dryer. It's probably no more than 3-4
years old, but I can't find the exact model on the "Buy Now" section of
GE's site (I don't have the model number so I can only gauge by the
photographs on the site).

There's no model# plate inside the dryer door?

There is, but I keep forgetting to jot it down before running off to
work in the mornings (just moved into a new place, and internet doesn't
get hooked up til the end of the week).

gorbster wrote:
I've got a late model GE electric dryer. It's probably no more than 3-4
years old, but I can't find the exact model on the "Buy Now" section of
GE's site (I don't have the model number so I can only gauge by the
photographs on the site).

However, I'm guessing it's roughly equivalent to the base-model dryer
(it's got two knobs: 'time' and 'start').

I need to check the elements. All the DIY online references I come
across say that there are screws holding down the top of the cabinet.
There are no screws anywhere on the front of this thing.

I came across some threads in this group mentioning the need for a
putty knife to remove the cabinet tops.

Assuming this is the latest base-model GE electric dryer model, does
anyone know how to go about removing the cabinet top in order to
disassemble the machine?

Thanks,

-Brian

On my GE dryer the 2 screws are located inside the door opening near the
top corners

Some dryers, you have to open the door, and then stand on your head. The
screws are along the top edge of the door opening. That one got me but good,
one time.

--

Christopher A. Young
Do good work.
It's longer in the short run
but shorter in the long run.
..
..


"gorbster" wrote in message
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I've got a late model GE electric dryer. It's probably no more than 3-4
years old, but I can't find the exact model on the "Buy Now" section of
GE's site (I don't have the model number so I can only gauge by the
photographs on the site).

However, I'm guessing it's roughly equivalent to the base-model dryer
(it's got two knobs: 'time' and 'start').

I need to check the elements. All the DIY online references I come
across say that there are screws holding down the top of the cabinet.
There are no screws anywhere on the front of this thing.

I came across some threads in this group mentioning the need for a
putty knife to remove the cabinet tops.

Assuming this is the latest base-model GE electric dryer model, does
anyone know how to go about removing the cabinet top in order to
disassemble the machine?

Thanks,

-Brian

Duane Bozarth wrote:

gorbster wrote:

I've got a late model GE electric dryer. It's probably no more than 3-4
years old, but I can't find the exact model on the "Buy Now" section of
GE's site (I don't have the model number so I can only gauge by the
photographs on the site).

However, I'm guessing it's roughly equivalent to the base-model dryer
(it's got two knobs: 'time' and 'start').

I need to check the elements. All the DIY online references I come
across say that there are screws holding down the top of the cabinet.
There are no screws anywhere on the front of this thing.

I came across some threads in this group mentioning the need for a
putty knife to remove the cabinet tops.

Assuming this is the latest base-model GE electric dryer model, does
anyone know how to go about removing the cabinet top in order to
disassemble the machine?

Thanks,

-Brian

Every GE dryer I've seen has two spring clips on the front about 3-4"
from the corners--stick a stiff-bladed thin knife in and push them in
while lifting the front of the top....it then just lays back for access.

Sorry...I mixed bup between washer and dryer--it's the wasther w/ the
two springs and a few screws underneath the top lip on the dryers...

"gorbster" wrote in message
ups.com...
I've got a late model GE electric dryer. It's
probably no more than 3-4
years old, but I can't find the exact model on
the "Buy Now" section of
GE's site (I don't have the model number so I can
only gauge by the
photographs on the site).

However, I'm guessing it's roughly equivalent to
the base-model dryer
(it's got two knobs: 'time' and 'start').

OK, thats the kind I have though mine is about 6
years old. The screws are at the lint trap.