GE Appliances dryer error codes
GE dryers show E-codes for thermistors, the door switch, the motor tachometer and the control panel. The same code can mean different things on different vintages; each page says which.
How to read the stored error log
On newer GE dryers (GTD/GFD 2016 on), with the dryer off, press and hold the Signal and Temp buttons for 5 seconds to enter service mode; the last stored error shows. On SmartHQ models the app lists stored codes. Unplugging for 5 minutes resets the board.
Service menus are intended for technicians. Reading the log is harmless; do not change calibration values.
All codes
| Code | Meaning | Fault | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
E1 | Door switch / latch fault | door switch fault | easy |
E3 to E6 | Thermistor (temperature sensor) error, inlet or outlet | thermistor error | moderate |
E4 | Thermal fuse blown or high-limit cut-out tripped: no heat | no heat: thermal fuse | moderate |
E7 | Electrical connection failure (cord, outlet or breaker) | power supply fault | easy |
E8 | Motor tachometer (speed sensor) error: no speed signal from the drive motor (older models: drum light or drain fault) | motor speed sensor error | moderate |
E11 | Drum motor problem: motor not turning properly or a motor switch needs replacing | drive motor fault | hard |
E14 | Stuck key on the control panel | stuck key | easy |