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Troubleshooting Tips - Dryer
Problem
Dryer doesn't start
Dryer doesn't heat
Dryer shakes or
makes noise
Greasy spots on
clothes
Lint on clothes
Static occurs
Inconsistent drying
times
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Possible Causes
Dryer is unplugged
Fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped
Fuse is blown/circuit
breaker is tripped; the
dryer may tumble but not
heat
Gas service is off
Some shaking/noise is
normal. Dryer may be
sitting unevenly
Improper use of fabric
softener
Drying dirty items with
clean ones
Clothes were not
completely clean
Lint filter is full
Improper sorting
Static electricity can
attract lint
Overloading
Paper, tissue, etc. left in
pockets
No fabric softener was
used
Overdrying
Synthetics, permanent
press and blends can
cause static
Type of heat
What to do
Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into
the outlet.
Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace fuse
or reset breaker. Note: Most electric dryers use 2 fuses/
breakers.
Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace both
fuses or reset both breakers. Your dryer may tumble if only
one fuse is blown or one breaker tripped.
Make sure gas shutoff at dryer and main shutoff are fully
open.
Move dryer to an even floor space, or adjust leveling legs as
necessary until even.
Follow directions on fabric softener package.
Use your dryer to dry only clean items. Dirty items can stain
clean items and the dryer.
Sometimes stains which cannot be seen when the clothes
are wet appear after drying. Use proper washing procedures
before drying.
Clean lint screen before each load.
Sort lint producers (like chenille) from lint collectors (like
corduroy).
See suggestions in this section under STATIC.
Separate large loads into smaller ones.
Empty all pockets before laundering clothes.
Try a fabric softener.
Bounce™ Fabric Conditioner Dryer Sheets have been
approved for use in all GE Appliances dryers when used in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Try a fabric softener.
Adjust setting to Less Dry.
Try a fabric softener.
Automatic drying times will vary according to the type of
heat used (electric, natural or LP gas), size of load, types of
fabrics, wetness of clothes and condition of exhaust ducts.
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