GE dryer not starting

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

How is the not starting problem fixed?

Correcting most not starting problems usually involves replacing the thermal fuse, door switch or drum belt. 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 starting

When the dryer is not starting 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 starting 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 HE Sensor Dry Dryer Won’t Start

A GE dryer with the HE Sensor Dry feature typically has a Control Lock to prevent children from starting the dryer when that feature is enabled. When your dryer won’t start, check to see if the Control Lock is on. To unlock the dryer controls to the cycle will start, press and hold the eDry button for 3 seconds. A chime will sound to indicate the Control Lock is off and the indicator light above the button will turn off. You can then start the dryer to dry your clothes.

If the dryer won’t start with the Control Lock off, then a problem with the door switch could be the issue when your GE HE Sensor Dry dryer won’t start. Press in firmly on the dryer door and then see if you can start the dryer. If not, then you may need to have a service technician examine and repair the dryer.

Other problems that can prevent a GE dryer with HE Sensor Dry from starting include a blown thermal fuse, an electronic control board failure, a broken drive belt, a faulty drive motor and a wiring failure. It’s best to have a service technician diagnose and repair the problem when your GE HE Sensor Dry dryer won’t start. Our Sears Home Services technicians are highly trained and experienced in dealing will all types of failures in GE dryers with HE Sensor Dry. Schedule dryer repair service today and we’ll send a tech to your home to fix your GE dryer.

How to Fix a GE Dryer that Turns On but Won’t Start

When your GE dryer turns on but won’t start, press in on the dryer door to make sure the door is fully shut. The control must detect that the door is closed before the cycle will start.

Check your control settings. See if the Control Lock feature is turned on. You will typically see a light turned on above the control button that governs the Control Lock feature when lock is enabled. Press and hold the button that controls the lock to shut off the Control Lock light so your can start the dryer.

For a GE dryer with electronic controls, you may be able to start the dryer after resetting the main control board. Unplug the dryer or shut off the house circuit breaker to completely kill power to the dryer for 1 minute. Restore power to the dryer and see if the dryer starts.

When these basic troubleshooting steps don’t help you fix your GE dryer that turns on but won’t start, you’ll likely need to have a service technician examine and repair the dryer. The technician may find a blown thermal fuse, bad electronic control board or timer, defective door switch, broken drum belt, bad drive motor or a wiring failure that is preventing your GE dryer from running even though it turns on. With so many possible problems, having a service technician fix the dryer will ensure that the dryer gets fixed properly and efficiently. Sears Home Services technician are highly trained and experienced at fixing GE dryers. Schedule dryer repair service and we’ll send a tech to you home to get your GE dryer going again in no time.