GE Electrical Short or Overcurrent

GE dryer occasionally trips the house breaker during operation.

Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Shorted heating element to ground, Damaged power cord or terminal block, Failing drive motor drawing excessive current, Internal wiring short

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn off the breaker and unplug the dryer. Do not repeatedly reset a breaker that keeps tripping.

Inspect high-current components:

Remove the rear cover and inspect the terminal block and power cord for burns or melted insulation; replace damaged parts.
On electric models, inspect the heating element for contact with the metal housing; replace if shorted.
Check internal wiring for chafing or contact with sharp metal edges.
If no visible shorts are found, the drive motor may be drawing excessive current and should be tested and replaced if necessary.

Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Heating Element Assembly

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