Parts for DBXR453GT3WW — GE Dryer

We found 18 parts confirmed to fit the GE Dryer DBXR453GT3WW.

Same parts list as BWXR473GT0WW (GE Dryer). DBXR453GT3WW shares an identical confirmed parts list with BWXR473GT0WW (GE Dryer). That page is the canonical version of this parts list — use it if you want the primary reference, or stay here since the list below is exactly the same for DBXR453GT3WW.

Compatibility table

All 18 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
WE4M181Dryer Operating Thermostat82 models$18.46 · Amazon
WE1X1148Fisher & Paykel Orifice83 models$184.49 · Amazon
WE2M173Dryer Screw84 models$10.84 · Amazon
WE14M75Fisher & Paykel Baffle90 models$107.99 · Amazon
WE2M160Screw90 models$9.01 · Amazon
WE2M163Washer Screw101 models$9.94 · Amazon
WE3X65Sleeve Bearing150 models$72.81 · Amazon
WE2M174Washer Screw153 models$13.18 · Amazon
WE4X448Dryer Radiant Sensor175 models$72.80 · Amazon
WE4X739Dryer Burner Igniter295 models$77.59 · Amazon
WE4X693Dryer Main Valve Coil425 models$35.50 · Amazon
WE4X692Dryer Valve Coil428 models$41.99 · Amazon
WE4X718Lamp432 models$12.91 · Amazon
WE2X195Washer539 models$72.81 · Amazon
WE17M22Motor and Pulley Assembly590 models$118.99 · Amazon
WE12M22Drive Belt624 models$32.82 · Amazon
WE4M157Door Switch654 models$15.57 · Amazon
WE3X39Shft-brkt2,340 models$104.57 · Amazon

Prices shown are an informational reference range only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly. Each part links to an Amazon search so you can compare current listings yourself.

Common failure areas on this model

The confirmed parts above group into a handful of failure areas. Here is what each points to and how to check it before you order anything.

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.

Parts in this group on DBXR453GT3WW: WE4M181 (Dryer Operating Thermostat).

General hardware and mounting parts

Symptom: A small mechanical or mounting part has failed, cracked, or gone missing.

Check: Compare the physical shape and mounting points to the original piece, and confirm the exact part number against your model plate before ordering.

Parts in this group on DBXR453GT3WW: WE1X1148 (Fisher & Paykel Orifice), WE14M75 (Fisher & Paykel Baffle), WE3X65 (Sleeve Bearing), WE4X448 (Dryer Radiant Sensor), WE4X739 (Dryer Burner Igniter), WE4X693 (Dryer Main Valve Coil), WE4X692 (Dryer Valve Coil), WE4X718 (Lamp), WE2X195 (Washer), WE3X39 (Shft-brkt).

Storage, trim and cosmetic hardware

Symptom: A cracked shelf, broken door bin, worn hinge, or missing trim piece -- cosmetic and storage wear rather than a functional breakdown.

Check: Match the physical dimensions and mounting tabs of the old part before ordering; these pieces are often model-specific even between visually similar models.

Parts in this group on DBXR453GT3WW: WE2M173 (Dryer Screw), WE2M160 (Screw), WE2M163 (Washer Screw), WE2M174 (Washer Screw).

Drive system (belts, pulleys, motors)

Symptom: A drum or tub that won't turn, a burning-rubber smell, or a loud thump or squeal during a cycle.

Check: With power off, turn the drum or tub by hand -- resistance or grinding points to the motor or a bearing, and a cracked, glazed, or snapped belt is visible once the cabinet is open.

Parts in this group on DBXR453GT3WW: WE17M22 (Motor and Pulley Assembly), WE12M22 (Drive Belt).

Door, lid switches and latches

Symptom: The dryer won't run, or stops, unless the door is fully latched shut.

Check: Listen for an audible click when the door closes. No click, or a visibly cracked plastic tab on the latch, points to this part.

Parts in this group on DBXR453GT3WW: WE4M157 (Door Switch).

Before you buy

Match DBXR453GT3WW exactly against the model and serial plate on the appliance itself before ordering anything — a single mismatched character can point to a different production run with different parts. Then check the part number printed or stamped on the part you are replacing against the part numbers in the table above; the printed number is the most reliable way to confirm fitment when a model has gone through multiple production runs. RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly — every part link above routes to an Amazon search for that part number so you can compare current listings and sellers yourself.

How to confirm this is your model

On most dryers, the model and serial plate sits inside the door opening or behind the lint trap. Match every character exactly, including letters and dashes at the end — appliance model numbers often have similar prefixes but different suffixes for different production runs.

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