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Replacing your General Electric Dryer Light Bulb
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Light Bulb WE05X20431

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PartSelect Number PS10063224
Manufacturer Part Number WE05X20431
Manufactured by GE for General Electric, Hotpoint, Whirlpool, Kenmore
Product Description

Light Bulb Specifications

This light bulb, also known as a drum lamp, illuminates and lights up the dryer drum when the door is open. If the light bulb in the dryer is burnt out or lighting is inconsistent, replacing it can solve this problem. No tools are required for this replacement. To repair, first locate the top section in the interior of the dryer and check the bulb. Next, unscrew the bulb by making three to four turns. Pro tip: the bulb cannot be screwed straight in, instead lean it at a 45-degree angle. Refer to the diagram provided by the manufacturer for further instruction and guidance. Remember to unplug the dryer from the power source for your safety.
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Replacing your General Electric Dryer Light Bulb

Replacing your General Electric Dryer Light Bulb
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This part works with the following products:
Dryer.
Part# WE05X20431 replaces these:
AP5956400, WE04X0718, WE4M305, WE4X718
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Dryer was over heating and shutting off after like 5 minutes, the back was hot to touch..got the cycling thermostat problem solved
4 screws to open it up,pull out the wheel and there it is on back . Pretty easy..
Other Parts Used:
Light Bulb Cycling Thermostat - 4 Wire
  • Bruce from CHANUTE, KS
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Dryer not drying well and loud noise
Took off the front panel. Followed the repair videos provided. Everything went well. Dryer dries better and is very quiet.
Other Parts Used:
Duct Felt Seal Light Bulb Drum Bearing Slide - Green (Sold individually) Front Drum Bearing Drum Bearing Slide - White (Sold individually)
  • Michelle from STATHAM, GA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Loud scrapping sqeaks
Diagnostics, ordered front and back bearing. Added the belt because I was there. Parts came quickly. disassembled, shot photos of wire assemblies. Unprepared for element and lint trap housing failure as the heating element was only 1/2 functional, made followup ordered which included the green and white shims. Note, front bearing replacement does not come with wear shims, disappointing. Very inexpensive and should just be part of replacement package. Reassembled in reverse order, tricky part was the belt reinstall. New light made the repair complete.
Other Parts Used:
Duct Felt Seal Dryer Lint Chute Assembly Light Bulb Drum Bearing Slide - Green (Sold individually) Heating Element and Housing
  • Matthew from AUBURN, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
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Bearings completely worn out, including plastic.
Install would have been easier if part was
an exact
fit. Had to make do with part not fitting exact. Let's just say the dryer works but light won't line up.
Other Parts Used:
Light Bulb Drum Bearing Slide - Green (Sold individually) Front Drum Bearing Drum Bearing Slide - White (Sold individually)
  • Ruth from GRANITE CITY, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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WOULD NOT START/ stopped in the middle of cycle
Ordered parts and installed with YOUTUBE video.
Model A little different than showed online, There was a Metal protector over the Door switch that need to be taken off before switch could be located.
After detachment of dryer door, easily pushed the seal to one side to dislocate the metal protector.
Would of took 30 minutes to complete if had not been for the Metal protector they added to cover the switch.
Other Parts Used:
DOOR SWITCH Light Bulb
  • Lisa from YOAKUM, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Socket set
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Bearings worn out
Had back in service within a hour of receiving parts
Other Parts Used:
Light Bulb Duct Felt Seal Drum Bearing Slide - Green (Sold individually) Top Bearing Drum Bearing Slide - White (Sold individually)
  • Wayne from KERNERSVILLE, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Old dryer filter was cracked and bulb burnt out
Easy peasey! Just Removed/Replace screw-in type bulb.
Other Parts Used:
Lint Filter - White Frame Light Bulb
  • Michael from MEMPHIS, TN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Dryer would run, but no heat.
This is more a word of caution than instructions. The inlet control thermostat should be around 100 k ohms at room temp not 10 k ohms as I was quoted. I ordered one and after receiving it found out the "faulty" one and the new one were only 2 ohms difference.

The center outlet thermistor should also be around 120 k ohms at room temp. The faulty one was reading about 145 k ohms. It does heat now, and hopefully after replacing the elements it will be right again.

The drum bearing slides made a huge improvement!!

For the first time trying to repair an appliance I'd say the whole thing went fairly well, but with my mechanical and electronics backgrounds I did have an advantage. The hardest part was figuring out how to get the thing apart to get inside in the first place.
Other Parts Used:
Light Bulb Drum Bearing Slide - Green (Sold individually) Inlet Control Thermostat THERMISTOR Drum Bearing Slide - White (Sold individually)
  • Jason from JERRY CITY, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    More than 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Had to use y tube
After speaking with your representative and him explaining how to me how simple it would be to switch out this light socket myself. I went on y tube went through the instructions and had to go buy a new dryer. And before you jump to any conclusions I can and do repair and and all of things around my house. I will NEVER purchase anything from you company again ander the pretense that it is so simple. This should have been told to me that an election should have done the job!!!!!! Now not only am I out the money I paid your company but I’m out the money I shelled out for a whole new dryer. I am a very angry customer and I would never recommend you to anyone!!! EVER!!!
Other Parts Used:
Light Bulb SOCKET Assembly
  • MARIE from SAUGUS, MA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Dryer was making very loud squeak/Squealing sounds on a consistent basis.
Fortunately I was able to watch the diy videos posted by your company which were very easy to understand. I took the dryer apart as instructed on the video and identified which parts required replacement. I ordered all the parts from you and as soon as I received everything I installed the parts and had the dryer back together in just about an hour. Great experience with your company!
Other Parts Used:
Light Bulb Duct Felt Seal Drum Bearing Slide - Green (Sold individually) Top Bearing Drum Bearing Slide - White (Sold individually)
  • Chris from WHITE HALL, MD
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Susan
February 24, 2018
I took out the old bulb and as soon as i tried to put the new bulb in it exploded. I didn't unplug the dryer as i have never had to unplug my previous dryer to change the bulb. Why would it do that?
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Hello Susan, Thank you for your inquiry. You'd have to check with an electrician to be sure but for safety reasons, you should always unplug your dryer before changing the light bulb as there still could be an electrical charge in the circuit. Hope this helps!

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Diana
December 28, 2017
My light bulb is brand new but will not go on when opening the door. How do i have to connect the cables?
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Hi Diana, Thank you for your question. For information on how to install the light bulb, there is a video listed with the part on our website that you may reference as well as installation instructions that customers have left as to how they installed the part. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!

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Vanessa
May 26, 2022
Will a light bulb 6w Indicator 120 volt fixtures work on a dryer
For model number GTDP300EM1WS
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Hello Vanessa, Thank you for contacting us. We have researched the model you have provided and have found the part you are looking for is 120V, 10W, PartSelect Number PS10063224. If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Stephanie
October 27, 2024
Pls provide the proper replacement drum lamp part number (including volts and watts) for the above model. Thank you!
For model number PFDS450EL0WW
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Hello Stephanie, Thank you for writing. The Bulb for this model is listed as PartSelect #: PS10063224. The Bulb is 120V, 10W. Thank you for the question!

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