GE Gas Dryer Diagnostic Chart AMERICAN SERVICE DEPT.

Symptom	Solution
Burner comes on for just a few seconds then shuts off	Check burner solenoid coils. Sometimes these open circuit after heating up. Check for loose connection at burner valve Check thermostats for proper temperature operation Check the vent. Tip: You can pull the dryer a few feet from the wall and unhook the vent hose from the back of the dryer, and do a load of clothes with NOTHING attached to the vent pipe on the back of the dryer to determine if the problem is in the vent or in the dryer To Clean the Vent pipe in the wall....You can use a vent cleaning brush as seen on our parts page, or a fish tape, garden hose, drain tape , with a rag secured to the end of it and pull it through. I've also seen people use leaf blowers.
Clothes are not completely drying	Check all air flow ducts for blockage Check all thermostats Check blower fan for proper air flow Check for belt slippage Check gas valve for proper operation Check heat selector switch Check lint screen Check switch mounted on motor Check timer Check the vent. Tip: You can pull the dryer a few feet from the wall and unhook the vent hose from the back of the dryer, and do a load of clothes with NOTHING attached to the vent pipe on the back of the dryer to determine if the problem is in the vent or in the dryer To Clean the Vent pipe in the wall....You can use a vent cleaning brush as seen on our parts page, or a fish tape, garden hose, drain tape , with a rag secured to the end of it and pull it through. I've also seen people use leaf blowers.
Clothes too hot	Check all thermostats Check the vent. Tip: You can pull the dryer a few feet from the wall and unhook the vent hose from the back of the dryer, and do a load of clothes with NOTHING attached to the vent pipe on the back of the dryer to determine if the problem is in the vent or in the dryer To Clean the Vent pipe in the wall....You can use a vent cleaning brush as seen on our parts page, or a fish tape, garden hose, drain tape , with a rag secured to the end of it and pull it through. I've also seen people use leaf blowers.
Drum will not turn	Check blower fan for frozen bushings Check door switch Check drum belt Check drum bushings Check idler arm and wheel Check motor for power Check support rollers or pads Check timer Check the thermal limit (some models)
Dryer will not heat	Check all thermostats Check circuit breakers or fuses Check for spark ignition (Older models only) Check gas burner for flame Check gas pilot light (Older models only) Check glo bar for glow. Should be bright red. Check the coils on the gas valve Check heat selector switch Check sensor on side of burner housing. Contacts should open after glo bar has been red for a few seconds Check switch mounted on motor. Two of the terminals are for supplying power to gas valves Check terminals going to gas solenoid valves for power Check timer
Dryer will not run	Check PUSH TO START switch Check connections from power cord to terminal block Check door switch Check power at outlet. Should read 110 volts Check timer for power Try door switch for action or clicking noise
Dryer will not shut off	Check for power to timer motor Check sensors (on some models) Check thermostats Check timer motor for advancing Check timer switch leads to timer motor

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