XPARTCO WE04X24719 Dryer Start Button
The XPARTCO WE04X24719 is an aftermarket replacement power and start button assembly for GE and Hotpoint dryers. You push it to power up the dryer's controls and begin the drying cycle. When the button is cracked, stuck, or no longer registers a press, the dryer won't start, even though the rest of the machine is fine.
This is a direct-fit aftermarket replacement for the original GE button assembly. The button mounts through the control panel and onto the switch shaft behind it, so if the dryer still won't start with a new button, the push-to-start switch itself may also need to be checked.
Quick Answer
The XPARTCO WE04X24719 Start Button fixes a GE or Hotpoint dryer whose start button is broken, stuck, or doesn't start the dryer when pressed. Classic symptom: you press start and nothing happens, or the button feels loose, cracked, or no longer springs back.
Common Problems This Part Fixes
- Dryer won't start when the start button is pressed
- Start button is cracked, broken, or missing
- Button feels loose, stuck, or doesn't spring back
- Button no longer lines up with the switch behind the panel
Cross Reference Information
Part numbers can change over a product's lifecycle as manufacturers update designs or release new appliance models. For your convenience, we've included any known superseded, alternate, or cross-reference part numbers that match this item.
Replaces Part Numbers
This start button assembly directly replaces the following part number:
WE04X24719, AGE24894, AP6034220, EAP11766637, 4587500, PD00046802, PS11766637
No other GE part numbers were confirmed for this button. Confirm against your dryer's parts diagram, or contact our support team, if your model calls out a different number.
Compatibility
This start button is listed for GE and Hotpoint dryers, including these examples:
- 5TX62E9ST0WS, ETD48EASW0WB
- GTD33EASK0WW, GTD42EASJ2WW, GTD48EASW0WB
- GTD45GASJ0WS (gas)
Note: The models above are a sample of about 40 listed dryers, not a full list. This is the button assembly that fits onto the switch shaft, not the switch itself. Confirm your model number against your parts diagram, or contact our support team to verify fit before ordering.
Key Features
- Direct-fit aftermarket power and start button assembly for GE and Hotpoint dryers
- Restores a working push-to-start button
- Fits electric and gas dryer models
- Straightforward repair, typically 30 minutes to 1 hour
Product Specifications
| Part Number |
XPWE04X24719 |
| OEM Part Number |
WE04X24719 |
| Part Type |
Dryer Power and Start Button Assembly |
| Condition |
Aftermarket Replacement |
| Application |
GE & Hotpoint Dryers |
Installation Notes
⚠️ Unplug Power Before Installing Unplug the dryer before beginning, and shut off the gas supply first on gas models. Wear work gloves, as the cabinet edges are sharp. The button is held to the switch behind the control panel, so you will need to remove the back panel, the wires, and the switch to take the old button out through the panel, as shown in your model's service guide. Note where each wire connects before removing it. Fit the new button through the panel onto the switch shaft, then reassemble in reverse order.
Frequently Asked Questions
My dryer won't start when I press the button. Is this the part I need?
If the button is cracked, loose, or doesn't press the switch, yes. If the button looks fine, the push-to-start switch behind it, the door switch, or a thermal fuse can cause the same symptom, so check those too.
Does this include the switch?
This listing is for the button assembly that fits onto the switch shaft, not the switch. If the switch itself has failed, it is a separate part.
Do I need to take the dryer apart?
Yes. The button is installed through the control panel, so the back panel, wires, and switch have to come off to replace it. Customers report about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Will this fit my dryer?
It is listed for many GE and Hotpoint dryers, but the model list above is only a sample. Check your model number against your parts diagram, or contact our support team and we'll verify it before you order.
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