GE Dryers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E10
GE dryer displays E10 and will not start or stops shortly after starting.
Motor or Motor Relay Fault
E11
GE dryer shows E11 and may not start or may shut off when the door is closed.
Door Lock / Door Switch Circuit Error
E13
GE dryer displays E13 and may not start or may shut down unexpectedly.
Control Board Internal Error
E14
GE dryer shows E14 and may not heat or may end cycles prematurely.
Moisture Sensor Circuit Error
E15
GE dryer displays E15 and may not start or may shut off when certain buttons are pressed.
Keypad / Button Stuck or Shorted
E16
GE dryer shows E16 and may not start or may shut off when the drum attempts to turn.
Drum Motor Overload or Stall Detection
E20
GE dryer displays E20 and will not start a cycle.
Power Supply or Line Voltage Error
E22
GE dryer shows E22 and may not heat or may shut off due to airflow issues.
Restricted Exhaust / Airflow Error
E23
GE dryer displays E23 and may not start or may shut off unexpectedly.
Overtemperature / Thermal Cutoff Trip
E24
GE dryer shows E24 and may not start or may shut off when selecting certain cycles.
Cycle Selector / Rotary Encoder Error
E25
GE dryer displays E25 and may not start or may shut off when sensing load.
Load Sensor / Current Sensor Error
E28
GE dryer shows E28 and may not start or may shut off when the door is opened/closed.
Door Open Detection Error
E3
GE dryer will not start; display shows E3 shortly after pressing Start.
Thermistor (Outlet Temperature Sensor) Failure
E30
GE dryer displays E30 and may not start or may shut off during operation.
Internal Communication Error Between Boards
E4
GE dryer stops heating or shuts down with E4 on the display.
Inlet Thermistor or High-Limit Temperature Sensor Fault
E5
GE dryer displays E5 and will not start or stops mid-cycle.
Exhaust Thermistor or Temperature Sensing Circuit Error
E7
GE dryer shows E7 and may not start or may shut off unexpectedly.
Door Switch or Door Sensing Circuit Error
E8
GE dryer displays E8 and may not heat or may shut down shortly after starting.
Heater Relay or Heating Circuit Error
E9
GE dryer shows E9 and may not respond to button presses or may behave erratically.
User Interface (UI) / Control Panel Communication Error
Symptom
GE dryer control panel lights up but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
User Interface / Touchpad Failure
Symptom
GE dryer door is hard to open or rubs against the cabinet.
Door Alignment / Hinge Issue
Symptom
GE dryer door will not stay closed or pops open during operation.
Door Latch / Strike Failure
Symptom
GE dryer drum does not turn, but motor hums or dryer clicks when Start is pressed.
Drive Belt or Motor Start Failure
Symptom
GE dryer drum light does not turn on when the door is opened.
Drum Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
GE dryer emits a high-pitched whine from the rear of the cabinet.
Blower Wheel or Motor Bearing Wear
Symptom
GE dryer is leaking water onto the floor or has moisture around the base.
Condensation or Venting Issue
Symptom
GE dryer makes loud squealing or screeching noises while running.
Worn Drum Support Components
Symptom
GE dryer makes loud thumping or banging noises, especially with light loads.
Out-of-Round Drum Rollers or Worn Drum Support
Symptom
GE dryer occasionally trips the house breaker during operation.
Electrical Short or Overcurrent
Symptom
GE dryer produces a burning smell during operation.
Overheating or Foreign Object Contact
Symptom
GE dryer produces a rattling or clinking noise during operation.
Foreign Objects in Drum or Blower
Symptom
GE dryer runs but clothes come out wrinkled and very hot, often overdried.
Automatic Dry Control / Thermostat Issue
Symptom
GE dryer runs but does not heat (electric model). Clothes remain cold and damp.
Electric Heating Element Circuit Failure
Symptom
GE dryer runs but takes too long to dry clothes. Loads are warm but still damp at end of cycle.
Restricted Airflow or Moisture Sensing Issue
Symptom
GE dryer runs only when the Start button is held down and stops when released (mechanical timer models).
Faulty Push-to-Start Switch or Motor Relay Latch Circuit
Symptom
GE dryer shuts off after a few minutes and clothes are still wet. It will restart after cooling down.
Overheating and Motor or Thermal Overload Trip
Symptom
GE dryer stops mid-cycle and the control panel is unresponsive until unplugged and plugged back in.
Control Board Overheating or Lockup
Symptom
GE dryer timer does not advance in automatic cycles, but works in timed dry.
Auto-Dry Control / Moisture Sensing Failure
Symptom
GE dryer timer does not advance in timed dry; dryer runs indefinitely until manually stopped.
Timer Motor or Control Board Failure
Symptom
GE dryer vibrates excessively or walks across the floor during operation.
Excessive Vibration / Unbalanced Installation
Symptom
GE dryer will not start at all. Display may be blank or lights on but no response when pressing Start.
No Power / Start Circuit Failure
Symptom
GE gas dryer runs but does not heat. Igniter may glow briefly or not at all; clothes stay cold.
Gas Ignition System Failure
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E10 |
GE dryer displays E10 and will not start or stops shortly after starting.
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Motor or Motor Relay Fault | View Details |
| E11 |
GE dryer shows E11 and may not start or may shut off when the door is closed.
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Door Lock / Door Switch Circuit Error | View Details |
| E13 |
GE dryer displays E13 and may not start or may shut down unexpectedly.
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Control Board Internal Error | View Details |
| E14 |
GE dryer shows E14 and may not heat or may end cycles prematurely.
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Moisture Sensor Circuit Error | View Details |
| E15 |
GE dryer displays E15 and may not start or may shut off when certain buttons are pressed.
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Keypad / Button Stuck or Shorted | View Details |
| E16 |
GE dryer shows E16 and may not start or may shut off when the drum attempts to turn.
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Drum Motor Overload or Stall Detection | View Details |
| E20 |
GE dryer displays E20 and will not start a cycle.
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Power Supply or Line Voltage Error | View Details |
| E22 |
GE dryer shows E22 and may not heat or may shut off due to airflow issues.
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Restricted Exhaust / Airflow Error | View Details |
| E23 |
GE dryer displays E23 and may not start or may shut off unexpectedly.
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Overtemperature / Thermal Cutoff Trip | View Details |
| E24 |
GE dryer shows E24 and may not start or may shut off when selecting certain cycles.
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Cycle Selector / Rotary Encoder Error | View Details |
| E25 |
GE dryer displays E25 and may not start or may shut off when sensing load.
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Load Sensor / Current Sensor Error | View Details |
| E28 |
GE dryer shows E28 and may not start or may shut off when the door is opened/closed.
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Door Open Detection Error | View Details |
| E3 |
GE dryer will not start; display shows E3 shortly after pressing Start.
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Thermistor (Outlet Temperature Sensor) Failure | View Details |
| E30 |
GE dryer displays E30 and may not start or may shut off during operation.
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Internal Communication Error Between Boards | View Details |
| E4 |
GE dryer stops heating or shuts down with E4 on the display.
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Inlet Thermistor or High-Limit Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
GE dryer displays E5 and will not start or stops mid-cycle.
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Exhaust Thermistor or Temperature Sensing Circuit Error | View Details |
| E7 |
GE dryer shows E7 and may not start or may shut off unexpectedly.
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Door Switch or Door Sensing Circuit Error | View Details |
| E8 |
GE dryer displays E8 and may not heat or may shut down shortly after starting.
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Heater Relay or Heating Circuit Error | View Details |
| E9 |
GE dryer shows E9 and may not respond to button presses or may behave erratically.
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User Interface (UI) / Control Panel Communication Error | View Details |
| – |
GE dryer control panel lights up but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
|
User Interface / Touchpad Failure | View Details |
| – |
GE dryer door is hard to open or rubs against the cabinet.
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Door Alignment / Hinge Issue | View Details |
| – |
GE dryer door will not stay closed or pops open during operation.
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Door Latch / Strike Failure | View Details |
| – |
GE dryer drum does not turn, but motor hums or dryer clicks when Start is pressed.
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Drive Belt or Motor Start Failure | View Details |
| – |
GE dryer drum light does not turn on when the door is opened.
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Drum Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
GE dryer emits a high-pitched whine from the rear of the cabinet.
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Blower Wheel or Motor Bearing Wear | View Details |
| – |
GE dryer is leaking water onto the floor or has moisture around the base.
|
Condensation or Venting Issue | View Details |
| – |
GE dryer makes loud squealing or screeching noises while running.
|
Worn Drum Support Components | View Details |
| – |
GE dryer makes loud thumping or banging noises, especially with light loads.
|
Out-of-Round Drum Rollers or Worn Drum Support | View Details |
| – |
GE dryer occasionally trips the house breaker during operation.
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Electrical Short or Overcurrent | View Details |
| – |
GE dryer produces a burning smell during operation.
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Overheating or Foreign Object Contact | View Details |
| – |
GE dryer produces a rattling or clinking noise during operation.
|
Foreign Objects in Drum or Blower | View Details |
| – |
GE dryer runs but clothes come out wrinkled and very hot, often overdried.
|
Automatic Dry Control / Thermostat Issue | View Details |
| – |
GE dryer runs but does not heat (electric model). Clothes remain cold and damp.
|
Electric Heating Element Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
GE dryer runs but takes too long to dry clothes. Loads are warm but still damp at end of cycle.
|
Restricted Airflow or Moisture Sensing Issue | View Details |
| – |
GE dryer runs only when the Start button is held down and stops when released (mechanical timer models).
|
Faulty Push-to-Start Switch or Motor Relay Latch Circuit | View Details |
| – |
GE dryer shuts off after a few minutes and clothes are still wet. It will restart after cooling down.
|
Overheating and Motor or Thermal Overload Trip | View Details |
| – |
GE dryer stops mid-cycle and the control panel is unresponsive until unplugged and plugged back in.
|
Control Board Overheating or Lockup | View Details |
| – |
GE dryer timer does not advance in automatic cycles, but works in timed dry.
|
Auto-Dry Control / Moisture Sensing Failure | View Details |
| – |
GE dryer timer does not advance in timed dry; dryer runs indefinitely until manually stopped.
|
Timer Motor or Control Board Failure | View Details |
| – |
GE dryer vibrates excessively or walks across the floor during operation.
|
Excessive Vibration / Unbalanced Installation | View Details |
| – |
GE dryer will not start at all. Display may be blank or lights on but no response when pressing Start.
|
No Power / Start Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
GE gas dryer runs but does not heat. Igniter may glow briefly or not at all; clothes stay cold.
|
Gas Ignition System Failure | View Details |
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