Dryer Operating Thermostat WE4M450

Brand: GE · Appliance: Dryer · Fits: 10 models · Reference price: $29.13

WE4M450 is a GE replacement part (dryer operating thermostat) for dryers. Our fitment data lists 10 models that use it.

When to replace this part

Heat control (thermostats, fuses, heating element)

Symptom: The dryer runs but produces no heat, or it shuts off partway through the cycle.

Check: With the dryer unplugged, check continuity across the part with a multimeter -- no continuity means it has failed. Clear the lint vent first, since a blocked vent is what usually trips a thermal fuse in the first place.

Models that use this part

All 10 confirmed models for this part.
ModelBrandApplianceParts on file
GFDS170EH2WWGEDryer78
GFDS175EH2DGGEDryer76
GFDS150ED0WWGEDryer55
DDC4500T5WHGEDryer49
GFDS175EH0DGGEDryer45
GFDS155ED0MSGEDryer21
GFDS140ED0WWGEDryer20
GFDS140ED1WWGEDryer20
GFDS150ED1WWGEDryer20
DDC4500T3WHGEDryer17

Part numbers it replaces

The manufacturer lists WE4M450 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.

Other parts for model GFDS170EH2WW

If you are repairing that appliance, these are the most model-specific parts on file for the same model.

Reference price and where to compare

The reference price on file for this part is $29.13. It is informational only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly.

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