Ge Dryer: not turning on
⚡ Quick Answer: Most common fix for not turning on: Check and replace the thermal fuse (75.0% DIY success rate)
Common Causes
- Thermal fuse blown (4 mentions)
- Control board issues (2 mentions)
- Door switch malfunction (1 mentions)
- Belt issues (1 mentions)
Top Solutions
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Check and replace the thermal fuse
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Reset the control board or enter diagnostic mode
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Disassemble dryer to access and check door switch and fuses
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Replace blown wires and terminal connector
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Check dryer belt and manually spin the drum
Can I Fix This Myself?
DIY
Analysis based on 8 community discussions
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Data compiled from real discussions on r/appliancerepair and r/Appliances:
- ge sensor dryer won't turn on at all
- GE dryer not working after power outage
- GE dryer has power but won't turn on? (Model GTD65GBSJ3WS)
- Broke college student with a broken dryer
- Dryer malfunction.
- GE Dryer Won’t Turn On – Need Help Troubleshooting
- Dryer won't turn on. How to disassemble? What is this part?
- GE Dryer Stopped turning on
Community Discussions
display panel blinking, light inside dryer not turning on
Try unplugging the dryer for a few minutes, entering diagnostic mode, or resetting the control board.
Dryer won't turn on
To disassemble the dryer, release the tabs holding the top to the front and remove a Phillips screw to access the fuse.
dryer won't turn on
Need to replace blown wires and terminal connector.
stopped turning on
Check the dryer belt and spin the drum by hand to diagnose the issue.
Source: Reddit r/appliancerepair
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