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DG497PXW1 Westinghouse Dryer - Overview

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Door Latch Kit – Part Number: 5366021400
Door Latch Kit
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PartSelect #: PS475419
Manufacturer #: 5366021400
The door latch is designed to keep your dryer door closed, even during the drying cycle. If your dryer door will not stay closed, the drying cycle might not start, or it could stop suddenly. If you no...
$50.66
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Main Terminal Block Kit – Part Number: 5304409888
Main Terminal Block Kit
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PartSelect #: PS471605
Manufacturer #: 5304409888
Terminal block kits are also known as terminal boards, or terminal strips, and they are found in a wide variety of household appliances. Most often in ranges, wall ovens, and dryers. This kit attaches...
$9.39
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Flame Sensor – Part Number: 5303281135
Flame Sensor
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PartSelect #: PS459818
Manufacturer #: 5303281135
This part senses the flame for heat allowing the gas valve to open. The most common issue that might arise that would indicate the flame sensor needs to be replaced is your dryer is not giving off eno...
$28.62
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High Temperature Adhesive – Part Number: 5308027429
High Temperature Adhesive
PartSelect #: PS474458
Manufacturer #: 5308027429
This high temperature adhesive is used for installing felt and rubber seals on dryers. The tube contains 1 ounce of product. This adhesive is made to withstand extremely hot temperatures. Before apply...
$47.78
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Door Switch – Part Number: 5303261027
Door Switch
PartSelect #: PS457587
Manufacturer #: 5303261027
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IGNITOR – Part Number: 5304440277
IGNITOR
PartSelect #: PS979546
Manufacturer #: 5304440277
$49.09
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WHEEL-BLOWER – Part Number: 5303281079
WHEEL-BLOWER
PartSelect #: PS459784
Manufacturer #: 5303281079
$200.10
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Rotary Knob - Stainless Steel – Part Number: 5308008462
Rotary Knob - Stainless Steel
PartSelect #: PS473639
Manufacturer #: 5308008462
$32.45
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Lint Filter – Part Number: 5300646022
Lint Filter
PartSelect #: PS451124
Manufacturer #: 5300646022
This single piece dryer lint screen and frame is used for Frigidaire/WCI brand electric and gas dryers. This half moon shaped lint screen is 11-1/8 inches wide.
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Multi Rib Belt - 89.5" – Part Number: 5300063510
Multi Rib Belt - 89.5"
PartSelect #: PS450081
Manufacturer #: 5300063510
This multi ribbed belt from Frigidaire/WCI is flat, but has three ridges. Manufacatured for Frigidaire/WCI brand clothes dryers, this belt is 89.5 inches in length and is 1/4 inch wide.
$19.03
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DISCONTINUED – Part Number: 5379499000
DISCONTINUED
PartSelect #: PS475453
Manufacturer #: 5379499000
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DISCONTINUED – Part Number: 5300063559
DISCONTINUED
PartSelect #: PS824620
Manufacturer #: 5300063559
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Door won’t close
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Little to no heat when baking
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Catch broke, door wouldn't stay closed.
Used a screwdriver to pop out broken piece. Used pliers to snap in new one.
Parts Used:
Door Latch Kit
  • Dianne from Kansas City, MO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Cord was not tightened enough by delivery crew.
PF alarm appeared on display. Noticed clicking when cord was moved. Had arced for some time and melted original block. New part slightly different. Only has 3 lugs, old one had six. Stack using washers provided. Take note of colors before disassembly. Use caution while working through access opening. The edges are sharp. Only tools needed are phillips screwdriver, deep socket for lug nuts. Nut driver optional. Hope this is helpful.
Parts Used:
Main Terminal Block Kit
  • Timothy from Spring Valley, AL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Socket set
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Gas flame turns off after a while. No more heat.
Fixed it eventually with part PS470049 ('M' Series Ignition Coil Kit). See separate story.

The flame sensor did not fix it but read on for info on how to replace this part. Before replacing this part, I should have read another posting in a different web site about the ignition coils: if you see a red glow inside the burner unit but the flame does not come on, then the problem is likely to be with the coils, not the flame sensor. However since some users here had solved the problem by replacing the flame sensors, I figured I'd try it. The setting for "More dry, less dry" never worked either so maybe this would fix two problems at once.

This dryer is a stacked front loader sitting on top of our washing machine. Opening the little front door (lower left side) is easy once you figure out that a little screw below needs to be removed. I almost broke the door trying to pull it open. The sensor is attached to the side of the flame area cylinder. It was hard to remove both the screw and the part itself from the slots as it's very springy. In fact when I finally removed it, it dropped to the base of the unit and sparks went flying as one of the electrical clips touched the metal (ground). Tip: first disconnect the electrical lead coming from the back of the unit to the ingnition block and later I used rubber gloves just in case. (I could not access the plug/outlet in the back). I installed the new part easily, though I was confused by the electrical leads: the white wire connects to the lead that has a red plastic dot on the side, but I think that must be a mechanical part and not a (wrong) marking, while the red connects to the other lead. Anyway, I connected it the same way I found it and put it back. Reconnected the other electrical wires and closed the door.

This did not fix the problem which turned out to be with the gas valve coils: as they get old, they turn off the flame when they get hot, even though the dryer keeps on turning. To read how to replace that part, search for comments under part number PS470049 ('M' Series Ignition Coil Kit). I don't know whether replacing the flame sensor is going to fix the "more dry-less dry" function, will have to see. Still, this website is great. Our dryer is a Westinghouse bought in 1991 (almost 20 years old!) and with this fixes it's just like new.
Parts Used:
Flame Sensor
  • Giuseppe from San Francisco, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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