Parts for DX4500EA0WW — GE Dryer

We found 11 parts confirmed to fit the GE Dryer DX4500EA0WW.

Compatibility table

All 11 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
WE4M271Dryer Timer15 models$128.18 · Amazon
WE03M0015Sleeve Bearing260 models$46.02 · Amazon
WE02X0195Washer358 models$72.81 · Amazon
WE12M0022Drive Belt520 models$34.49 · Amazon
WE17M0022Motor520 models$497.56 · Amazon
WE11M23G.E. Dryer Heating Element Assembly549 models$139.56 · Amazon
WE12M0008Idler Pulley549 models$11.27 · Amazon
WE4M157Door Switch654 models$15.57 · Amazon
WE03X0039Shft-brkt As667 models$37.99 · Amazon
WE4M137Dryer High-Limit Thermostat1,582 models$105.26 · Amazon
WD21X0557Interlock Switch2,421 models$51.33 · 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.

Controls, timers and wiring

Symptom: A cycle that doesn't advance, an unresponsive display, or the dryer not starting at all.

Check: Look for burn marks or a burnt smell near the board or terminals, and check whether buttons and knobs respond -- a unit that powers on but won't cycle often traces back to this group.

Parts in this group on DX4500EA0WW: WE4M271 (Dryer Timer).

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 DX4500EA0WW: WE03M0015 (Sleeve Bearing), WE02X0195 (Washer), WE17M0022 (Motor), WE03X0039 (Shft-brkt As), WD21X0557 (Interlock Switch).

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 DX4500EA0WW: WE12M0022 (Drive Belt), WE12M0008 (Idler Pulley).

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 DX4500EA0WW: WE11M23 (G.E. Dryer Heating Element Assembly), WE4M137 (Dryer High-Limit Thermostat).

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 DX4500EA0WW: WE4M157 (Door Switch).

Before you buy

Match DX4500EA0WW 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.

Neighbouring GE Dryer models

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