GE Dryer Error Codes
GE dryers report E-code thermistor, airflow, and gas ignition faults on GTD, GFD, and PTD series.
General troubleshooting
Try these checks before opening a specific error code page—they resolve many GE dryer faults without parts.
- 1Clean lint filter and inspect vent
- 2Reseat thermistor plug at blower housing
- 3Verify gas supply on GFD gas models
- 4Run timed high heat test
- 5Check 240V outlet on electric units
Common symptoms
Owners often search for a code after noticing one of these issues on their GE dryer:
- E003 exhaust thermistor on GFD65ESSNWW
- Clothes damp—vent or heat fault
- Door switch—won't start
- Gas ignitor cycles without staying lit
- Control board E006 comm errors
All GE dryer error codes
| Code | What it means | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| E001 | Main control EEPROM or memory faultE001 indicates the dryer main control failed memory verification at startup. | View fix → |
| E002 | Door switch circuit openE002 means the door switch never reported closed. | View fix → |
| E003 | Exhaust thermistor openE003 indicates open exhaust temperature sensor circuit. | View fix → |
| E004 | Moisture sensor openE004 means auto-dry moisture bars read open. | View fix → |
| E005 | Thermal fuse or high-limit openE005 indicates thermal protection opened—usually from restricted venting. | View fix → |
| E006 | Communication error between UI and controlE006 means user interface lost communication with main control. | View fix → |
| E007 | Moisture sensor shortedE007 is shorted moisture sensor circuit. | View fix → |
| E008 | Gas valve or igniter circuit faultE008 on gas GE dryers indicates heat circuit failure—igniter, valve coils, or flame sensor. | View fix → |
| E009 | Stuck or shorted keypadE009 means stuck or shorted user interface key. | View fix → |
| E010 | Restricted exhaust airflowE010 indicates severe exhaust restriction detected—similar to vent safety codes on modern GE dryers. | View fix → |
| E011 | Static discharge on touch panelE011 is static on the touch UI in low humidity. | View fix → |
| E012 | Drive motor or belt switch faultE012 means motor not running or belt switch open on belt-drive GE dryers. | View fix → |
| E013 | EEPROM checksum errorE013 indicates control EEPROM checksum failure. | View fix → |
| E014 | Secondary memory verification failedE014 is second checksum fault path on control. | View fix → |
| E015 | Software mismatch between UI and controlE015 means UI and main control firmware versions conflict. | View fix → |
15 codes documented with causes, fixes, and affected models.