GE dryer no heat
Common reasons your GE dryer has no heat
The most common reasons your GE dryer has no heat are an open heating element, failed thermal cut-off fuse or a faulty thermal fuse.
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Heating Element22% of the time it's the
Thermal Cut-off Fuse18% of the time it's the
Thermal Fuse21% of the time it's the
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Most common repairs needed to fix a GE dryer
Heating Element Replacement
An open heating element could be causing the problem when your dryer has no heat. “Open” means that the heating element is broken and current isn’t flowing through the element to produce heat. You may not see physical damage on the heating element for it to be electrically open. An interior break in the continuity of the element can prevent it from heating. When your dryer isn’t heating, have a Sears Home Services Technician visit your home and fix the dryer.
Thermal Cut-off Fuse Replacement
A failed thermal cut-off fuse will prevent your dryer from heating. This fuse is a safety device that helps keep the dryer from overheating. Overheating is often caused by a clogged exhaust vent system in the dryer. Once the thermal cut-off fuse trips, it won’t reset. You’ll need to have a Sears Home Services Technician visit your home and replace the blown thermal cut-off fuse. The technician will check for the cause of the blown fuse and correct any additional problems so the dryer will heat and run properly after replacing the fuse.
Thermal Fuse Replacement
In a gas dryer that isn't heating, a blown thermal fuse could be causing the problem. The thermal fuse is a safety device attached to the blower housing that trips when the dryer overheats. A faulty thermal fuse may trip at a lower temperature than it is designed to trip at. When your gas dryer won’t heat, schedule a repair appointment through Sears Home Services and we’ll send an in-home technician to fix the dryer. The technician will check the thermal fuse and replace it if it’s blown.
Why is my GE dryer working but not heat?
Gas Dryer Heating Failure
When you find the air in your dryer not heating up, the culprit could be:
- Gas supply problems.
- Failed timer or electronic control board that controls the heat.
- Bad heater relay.
- Blown thermal cut-off fuse.
- Faulty thermistor.
- Broken operating thermostat.
- Failed high-limit thermostat.
In many gas dryers, a blown thermal fuse will prevent the burner from working.
Additional failures in a gas dryer not heating up could be bad gas valve coils, a failed igniter or a faulty flame sensor.
View this DIY troubleshooting video to help you understand and possibly fix a heating failure in your gas dryer:
When you’re unable to find and fix the heating problem in your gas dryer on your own, schedule dryer repair service and we’ll send a Sears Home Services technician to your home to fix the dryer.
Electric Dryer Heating Failure
In an electric dryer, a tripped circuit breaker can prevent the dryer from heating even though the motor runs.
Our electric dryer won't heat troubleshooting video provides tips to get an electric dryer heating again:
What to expect when you experience a GE dryer no heat issue
How is the no heat problem fixed?
Correcting most no heat problems usually involves replacing the heating element, thermal cut-off fuse or thermal fuse. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.
Sears Home Services recommendations for a dryer that won't heat
When the dryer has no heat it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of dryer failures.
When you’re searching for GE dryer repair near me to fix a problem, schedule an appointment with Sears Home Services.
What to look out for with a dryer no heat diagnosis
Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your dryer problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.
GE Dryer is Not Heating Troubleshooting
When your GE dryer is not heating and you have a gas model, check the gas supply cut-off valve to make sure it is fully open. Open the cut-off valve if you find it shut. Restoring the gas supply to your dryer may fix the heating issue.
Another cause of a GE gas dryer running but not heating is weak gas valve coils. The dryer may initially heat when you first start it up but won’t continue to heat when the gas valve coils are weak. They can open the gas valve to ignite the burner when they’re cold but as they heat up, they’re unable to open the gas valve during the rest of the drying cycle. Have a service technician replace the gas valve coils if they’re weak.
Other causes of a gas GE dryer not heating include a failed flame sensor, blown thermal fuse, bad operating thermostat, faulty high-limit thermostat, blown thermal cut-off fuse, bad timer or faulty electronic control board. If you’re unable to find the cause of the problem and fix the gas dryer yourself, schedule a Sears Home Services technician to visit your home and fix the dryer.
If you have an electric GE dryer not heating, check the heating element and replace it if damaged. A bad operating thermostat, blown thermal cut-off fuse, faulty high-limit thermostat, bad timer or faulty electronic control boards are additional issues you may face with your electric dryer running but not heating. Schedule dryer repair service to have our technician fix your dryer if you’re unable to find and repair the cause of the heating problem yourself.
If your GE dryer just circulates cool air, a broken element or gas ignition failure may be behind it. Multiple runs won’t fix a deeper heat malfunction. Instead, pick dryer repair to restore normal temperatures. You’ll conserve energy and speed up laundry sessions.
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Glossary Terms
A dryer drum is the main interior component of a clothes dryer where clothes are placed to be dried. It rotates during the drying cycle, allowing heated air to circulate through the clothes.
A dryer filter, commonly known as a lint filter, is a component of a clothes dryer that captures lint and other debris from clothes during the drying process, preventing them from clogging the dryer vent.
A dryer pedestal is a platform that elevates a dryer off the ground, making it easier to load and unload laundry while also providing additional storage space in some models.
A dryer rack is an accessory for clothes dryers that provides a stationary platform to dry items without tumbling, ideal for delicate or bulky items, or shoes that might be damaged by the usual drying cycle.
Additional possible GE dryer symptoms you may experience
- GE dryer drum roller replacement
- GE dryer buttons not working
- GE dryer stopped working
- GE dryer burning smell
- GE dryer makes noise when tumbling
- GE dryer noisy
- GE dryer not drying
- GE dryer not spinning
- GE dryer not heating
- GE dryer not starting
- GE dryer not turning on
- GE dryer not working
- GE dryer dial not working
- GE dryer light not working
- GE dryer timer knob not working
- GE dryer won't heat up
- GE dryer won't turn off
- GE dryer no power
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