Model # DDE8040LD Official GE laundry washer

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Thermostat

Part #WE4X186

Replaced by #WE4X584

This item is not returnable

$18.44 |

10% OFF Phone Price : $20.44

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#NI

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Motor assembly

Part #WE17X26

Replaced by #WE17X10010

$223.60 |

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#519

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Element

Part #WE11X60

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

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Heater coil-250v

Part #WE11X61

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Push button switch

Part #WE4X284

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#207

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Start switch

Part #WE4X198

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Timer

Part #WE4X417

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Drive belt

Part #WE12X43

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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 washers

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Why is my washing machine noisy or shaking?

Main causes: unbalanced load, loose spanner nut, worn drive block, broken shock absorber or suspension spring, debris in…

Why won't my washing machine start?

Main causes: bad lid switch or door lock, bad timer or electronic control board, wiring failure, bad water inlet valve a…

Why won't my washing machine drain?

Main causes: clogged drain hose, house drain clogged, bad drain pump, water-level pressure switch failure, bad control b…

Why does my washing machine overfill?

Main causes: leaky water inlet valve, faulty water-level pressure switch, bad electronic control board…

Why is the water in my washing machine the wrong temperature?

Main causes: water heater failure, bad water temperature switch, faulty control board, bad water valve, faulty water tem…

Why doesn't my washing machine work at all?

Main causes: lack of electrical power, wiring failure, bad power cord, electronic control board failure, bad user interf…

Why won't my washing machine fill?

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

Why won't my washing machine agitate or spin?

Main causes: worn agitator dogs, bad clutch, broken motor coupler, shifter assembly failure, broken door lock, suspensio…

Why your washing machine won't finish its cycle

Main causes: broken lid switch or lid lock, bad pressure switch, broken shifter assembly, faulty control system…

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Effective articles & videos to help repair your washers

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Model # DDE8040LD Official GE laundry washer

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your washers

Why is my washing machine noisy or shaking?

Why won't my washing machine start?

Why won't my washing machine drain?

Why does my washing machine overfill?

Why is the water in my washing machine the wrong temperature?

Why doesn't my washing machine work at all?

Why won't my washing machine fill?

Why won't my washing machine agitate or spin?

Why your washing machine won't finish its cycle

Repair guides for electric cooktops

How to replace a coil surface element on an electric cooktop

How to replace the glass top on an electric cooktop

How to replace a radiant element on an electric cooktop

Effective articles & videos to help repair your washers

How to use your washing machine efficiently

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

How to repair broken or damaged wires video

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