The Rotary Start Switch is an OEM replacement part for GE dryers. It is silver and black in color, with a white D-shaped shaft. The rotary start switch is found inside the dryer control panel, and when actuated, it starts the dryer. Causes of a bad start switch include prolonged use resulting in normal wear and tear, internal component failure, or accidental external damage. Symptoms of a bad start switch are: The dryer failing to start or operate as selected Intermittent or inconsistent operation This is a genuine OEM part that works for some models of GE, and Hotpoint models.Part Number WE4X782 (AP2042824) replaces 175D1442P003, 2334, AH268227, EA268227, PS268227, WE04X0782.