{"product_id":"xpartco-we05x20431-dryer-light-bulb","title":"XPARTCO WE05X20431 Dryer Light Bulb","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.pom { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; color: #1e293b; line-height: 1.75; }\n  .pom *, .pom *::before, .pom *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .pom h2 { font-size: 21px; font-weight: 900; color: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 12px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }\n  .pom h3 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 900; color: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 12px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }\n  .pom-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 22px; margin-bottom: 16px; }\n  .pom-card-blue { background: #eff6ff; border-color: #bfdbfe; }\n  .pom-card-green { background: #f0fdf4; border-color: #bbf7d0; }\n  .pom-qa { background: #eff6ff; border-left: 4px solid #1e40af; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 16px 20px; margin-bottom: 16px; }\n  .pom-qa-label { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #1e40af; margin: 0 0 6px; }\n  .pom ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }\n  .pom ul li { position: relative; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 16px; }\n  .pom ul li::before { content: \"\"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 9px; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: #1e40af; }\n  .pom-list-green li::before { background: #15803d; }\n  .pom-specs-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; }\n  .pom-specs-table tr { border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9; }\n  .pom-specs-table tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .pom-specs-table td { padding: 9px 4px; }\n  .pom-specs-table td:first-child { color: #1e293b; width: 45%; font-style: italic; }\n  .pom-specs-table td:last-child { font-weight: 700; color: #0f172a; }\n  .pom-warning { background: #fffbeb; border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; color: #92400e; line-height: 1.65; }\n  .pom-warning strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }\n  .pom-faq-item { margin-bottom: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9; }\n  .pom-faq-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }\n  .pom-faq-q { font-weight: 700; color: #0f172a; margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; }\n  .pom-faq-a { font-size: 15px; color: #334155; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; }\n  .pom-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 14px; }\n  .pom-badge { background: #f0fdf4; border: 1px solid #bbf7d0; color: #15803d; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 999px; }\n  .pom p { margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 16px; }\n  .pom p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; } \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eXPARTCO WE05X20431 Dryer Light Bulb\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe XPARTCO WE05X20431 is an aftermarket replacement drum light bulb for GE, Hotpoint, Whirlpool, and Kenmore dryers. Also called a drum lamp, this small bulb mounts inside the dryer cabinet and illuminates the drum whenever the door is opened, making it easy to spot small items and confirm the drum is fully empty before starting a new load. It's a simple part, but when it burns out it's easy to notice — you open the door and the interior stays dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRated 10W at 120V with an E12 (candelabra) base, measuring approximately 1-5\/8\"H x 5\/8\"W x 5\/8\"D. Like any incandescent bulb, it will eventually burn out from normal use and the heat it's exposed to inside a working dryer. It directly replaces WE4M305, WE4X718, WE04X718, WE04X0718, WE04M0305, AP3794707, AP5956400, 1063664, AH960329, EA960329, PS960329, and PS10063224.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-qa\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-qa-label\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eXPARTCO WE05X20431 Dryer Light Bulb\u003c\/strong\u003e fixes GE, Hotpoint, Whirlpool, and Kenmore dryers where the interior drum light doesn't turn on when the door is opened. 10W, 120V, E12 base. Replaces WE4M305, WE4X718, WE04X718, WE04X0718, WE04M0305, AP3794707, AP5956400, 1063664, AH960329, EA960329, PS960329, PS10063224. \u003cem\u003eNo tools required — the bulb installs at a slight angle, not straight in.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Problems This Part Fixes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDryer drum light doesn't turn on when the door is opened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior lighting is dim, flickering, or inconsistent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulb has visibly burned out or gone dark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifficulty seeing small items left in the drum before starting a load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight worked before but stopped after normal use over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: 900; color: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 8px; letter-spacing: -0.01em;\"\u003eCross Reference Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #475569; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003ePart 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReplaces Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dryer light bulb directly replaces the following OEM and cross-reference part numbers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: monospace; font-size: 15px; color: #0f172a; font-weight: bold; line-height: 2.2;\"\u003eWE05X20431, WE4M305, WE4X718, WE04X718, WE04X0718, WE04M0305, AP3794707, AP5956400, 1063664, EAP10063224, PS10063224, AGE25386, PD00028741\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 4px; font-size: 15px; color: #475569;\"\u003eIf your part number is not listed above, contact our support team before ordering and we will verify compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card pom-card-blue\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis drum light bulb is compatible with select \u003cstrong\u003eGE and Hotpoint dryers\u003c\/strong\u003e, and also fits select \u003cstrong\u003eWhirlpool and Kenmore\u003c\/strong\u003e dryers using the same E12-base bulb, including model numbers such as GTD42EASJ2WW and DCVH680GJ2MS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px; font-size: 15px; color: #92400e; background: #fffbeb; border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always verify your full model number before ordering, since dryer light bulbs vary in base type and wattage across different platforms. Contact our support team with your model number if you're unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAftermarket replacement drum light bulb — illuminates the dryer interior when the door is opened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolves \"light doesn't turn on,\" \"dim or flickering light,\" and \"burned-out bulb\" symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10W, 120V, E12 (candelabra) base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact size: approximately 1-5\/8\"H x 5\/8\"W x 5\/8\"D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt to withstand the heat and vibration of normal dryer operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo tools required — simple screw-in installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces WE4M305, WE4X718, WE04X718, WE04X0718, WE04M0305, AP3794707, AP5956400, 1063664, AH960329, EA960329, PS960329, and PS10063224\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with GE, Hotpoint, Whirlpool, and Kenmore dryers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAftermarket replacement built to OEM-equivalent quality standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pom-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWE05X20431\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOEM Part Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWE05X20431\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDryer Drum Light Bulb (Drum Lamp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAftermarket Replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWattage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE12 (candelabra)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-5\/8\"H x 5\/8\"W x 5\/8\"D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepair Difficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery Easy — no tools required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 bulb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Brands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE, Hotpoint, Whirlpool, Kenmore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Unplug Dryer Before Starting — Let The Old Bulb Cool First\u003c\/strong\u003e Disconnect power at the outlet or shut off the circuit breaker before beginning. If the dryer was recently run, allow the bulb to cool before touching it. Locate the light fixture inside the top section of the dryer interior. Unscrew the old bulb by turning it three to four turns to release it from the socket. \u003cstrong style=\"display: inline; font-size: 15px; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: normal;\"\u003eWhen installing the new bulb, it cannot be screwed straight in — lean it at roughly a 45-degree angle to engage the socket threads, then turn it to seat and tighten.\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid touching the glass directly with bare fingers if possible, since oils can shorten bulb life. Restore power and open the dryer door to confirm the light turns on. Tools needed: none.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eWhy won't the new bulb screw in straight?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eThis is normal for this fixture — the socket is angled, so the bulb needs to go in at roughly a 45-degree tilt to catch the threads properly rather than straight on. Once you find that angle, it threads in and seats normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eDo I need any tools to replace this bulb?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eNo. This is a simple screw-in bulb replacement with no tools required — just unplug the dryer, unscrew the old bulb, and screw in the new one at the correct angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eThe light still doesn't work after I replaced the bulb. What else could it be?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eIf a new bulb doesn't resolve the issue, check the door switch that controls the light circuit, and confirm the socket and wiring aren't damaged. These are separate components from the bulb itself and would need to be diagnosed independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eIs this an OEM or aftermarket part?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eThis is an aftermarket replacement part built to OEM-equivalent quality standards. It is not a genuine GE OEM part, but is manufactured to match the wattage, voltage, base type, and dimensions of the original WE05X20431 bulb used in compatible GE, Hotpoint, Whirlpool, and Kenmore dryers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card pom-card-green\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShop With Confidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA U.S.-based appliance parts retailer specializing in genuine OEM and high-quality replacement parts. We stock components for all major appliance brands and offer fast shipping from our U.S. warehouse. 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