GE dryer not drying

Common reasons your GE dryer is not drying

The most common reasons your GE dryer is not drying are a clogged vent tube, open heating element or a bad wire connector.

65% of the time it's the
Vent Tube

15% of the time it's the
Heating Element

10% of the time it's the
Wire Connector

10% of the time it's the
Something else

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Most common repairs needed to fix a GE dryer

Vent Tube Replacement

A clogged vent tube is one of the most common causes for a dryer not drying clothes. When the vent tube is clogged, air won’t flow through the dryer. Warm moist air will stay in the dryer drum and clothes won’t dry. When clothes are taking a long time to dry, have a Sears Home Services Technician visit your home and examine the dryer. The technician will determine whether a clogged vent is causing the drying problem.

How to clean and maintain a dryer

Heating Element Replacement

An open heating element could be causing the problem when your dryer is not drying. “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.

How to replace a dryer heating element

Wire Connector Replacement

A bad wire connector in the heating circuit or control circuit can keep the dryer from drying clothes. A disconnected wire on the heating element will prevent the element from heating. A loose wire on the moisture sensor will fool the control into thinking clothes are dry while the garments are still damp. A bad wire connector on the control board can keep the control from managing the drying cycle properly. When your dryer isn’t drying clothes properly, schedule service and have a Sears Home Services Technician check the dryer. The technician will check the wire connectors and fix any problems.

How to repair broken or damaged wires

What to expect when you experience a GE dryer not drying issue

How is the not drying problem fixed?

Correcting most not drying problems usually involves replacing the vent tube, heating element or wire connector. 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 is not drying

When the dryer is not drying 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.

What to look out for with a dryer not drying 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.

Troubleshooting a Brand New GE Dryer Not Drying

A brand new GE dryer not drying is an unusual occurrence. If the dryer is a gas model, check to make sure that the installer turned on the gas supply. If you find the gas supply cut-off valve shut, open it and the dryer should heat up and dry properly.

If you have brand new GE electric dryer not drying, check the house circuit breakers for the dryer. The dryer will run if one circuit breaker is on but the 2nd circuit breaker for the heater circuit is tripped. Reset both dryer circuit breakers and the new dryer may begin heating.

Check the exhaust vent duct system for your dryer. Make sure the flexible vent hose behind the dryer is not kinked. Check for lint clogs in the exhaust vent duct system going to the outside of your home. Make sure the damper on the vent cover at the outside of your home opens properly so exhaust air exits the dryer vent properly.

Check the settings on your dryer to make sure that you have the dryer set on a heated cycle. Look for deposits or debris on the moisture sensors of the dryer that would interfere with moisture detection and cause the dryer to end the cycle before clothes is actually dry.

Following these troubleshooting steps can help you avoid an unnecessary service call on a brand new GE dryer not drying. If these tips don’t help, schedule dryer repair service and have a service technician diagnose and fix the drying problem.

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