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Dryer

Model # NKXR473ET5WW Official Hotpoint electric dryer

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Dryer Operating Thermostat (replaces We04m0216, We4m317, We4m56) WE4M216
#230

Backsplash, blower & motor assembly diagram

Dryer operating thermostat (replaces we04m0216, we4m317, we4m56)

Part #WE4M216

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Dryer Installation 31-1742
#1

Backsplash, blower & motor assembly diagram

Dryer installation

Part #31-1742

$21.99
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Use & Care N 39-9332
#1

Backsplash, blower & motor assembly diagram

Use & care n

Part #39-9332

$8.49
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Screw WH02M0342
#3118

Backsplash, blower & motor assembly diagram

Screw

Part #WH02M0342

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Knockout WE01M0366
#413

Cabinet diagram

Knockout

Part #WE01M0366

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Cabinet Base WE20M293
#408

Cabinet diagram

Cabinet base

Part #WE20M293

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Cap Support Switch WE19X0984
#20

Backsplash, blower & motor assembly diagram

Cap support switch

Part #WE19X0984

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Switch Support WH46X0348
#2

Backsplash, blower & motor assembly diagram

Switch support

Part #WH46X0348

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Resistor WE04M0186
#80

Backsplash, blower & motor assembly diagram

Resistor

Part #WE04M0186

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Side Pnl Ad WE20M0261
#404

Cabinet diagram

Side pnl ad

Part #WE20M0261

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

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…

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Why isn't my dryer getting my laundry dry?

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

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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 …

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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…

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Why won't my dryer door stay shut?

Main causes: damaged door strike, worn door catch…

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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…

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Why won't my dryer shut off?

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

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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…

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Most common repair guides to help fix your dryers

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How to replace a dryer thermistor

How to replace a dryer thermistor

The thermistor senses the air temperature in the dryer. If your dryer overheats or doesn't heat at all, the thermistor …

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Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to install a thermal cut-off fuse kit in a gas dryer

How to install a thermal cut-off fuse kit in a gas dryer

The thermal cut-off fuse shuts off the heat if the dryer overheats when the high-limit thermostat fails. The thermal cut…

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Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a dryer drive belt

How to replace a dryer drive belt

If the drive belt breaks, the motor runs but the drum won't rotate. These step-by-step instructions guide you through th…

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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

How to use your clothes dryer efficiently

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How to clean and maintain your clothes dryer

How to clean and maintain your clothes dryer

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