Won't heat. If the air in your dryer isn't getting hot, the culprit could be the timer or electronic control board that controls the heat. A bad heater relay, blown thermal cut-off fuse, faulty thermistor, broken operating thermostat or failed high-limit thermostat can also prevent the dryer from heating. In most gas dryers, a blown thermal fuse will prevent the burner from working. Diagnose the heating failure and replace broken parts to fix the dryer.
Won't start. First, make sure the door is shut tight. If the dryer still doesn't start, there are several possible reasons, from a door switch that's not recognizing that the door is closed to a failure in the main electronic control board. A broken power cord, failed push-to-start switch or a bad timer can also prevent the dryer from starting. Some dryers use a motor relay to control the drive motor so a broken motor relay can prevent the dryer from starting. In electric dryers, a blown thermal fuse can keep the dryer from starting.
Making noise or vibrating. Noise from the dryer often means that a hard object is clanging around inside the drum—the zipper on a sweatshirt, change left in a pocket, your phone. If the contents of the drum check out okay, then a bad drum support roller could be causing a thumping noise. A damaged idler pulley, idler pulley bracket or idler pulley tension spring could also cause a loud noise such as banging or squealing.
If you hear a loud rattling noise, check the blower fan blade. A scraping noise can indicate damage to the drum glide bearing or felt drum seal. Suspect the drive motor if you hear a buzzing or whining noise while the dryer runs.
GE dryers with electronic controls often display error codes when dryer components fail. These error codes typically point you in the direction of the failed part so you can replace the right part to fix your dryer. When your GE dryer stops and displays a code, look up the cause of the error code on our convenient error code charts. Use the troubleshooting tips in the error code chart for your GE dryer to find the failed part and repair the problem.
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