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GE Dryer E007 Error Code
Moisture sensor shorted
What this error means
E007 is shorted moisture sensor circuit.
How E007 is detected
Temperature and pressure sensors on GE dryer models provide feedback loops the control uses to modulate heat, defrost, and cycle timing. E007 indicates the sensor circuit read open, shorted, or out of range. On GE GTD72EBSNWS, GE GFD85ESPNRS, and similar variants, wiring harness damage at hot connectors, corrosion from steam, or the sensor element itself fails most often.
dry interior bars. Reseat connectors before replacing sensors—RTD oven probes should read approximately 1,080 ohms at room temperature on many GE and Whirlpool platforms. Compare your reading to the service chart for GE GTD72EBSNWS, GE GFD85ESPNRS, and similar variants. Intermittent E007 during high heat often traces to wire routing touching hot internal surfaces.
If E007 persists after the steps above on GE GTD72EBSNWS, GE GFD85ESPNRS, and similar variants, request service with the exact cycle phase noted (fill, wash, drain, heat, or cool-down) and whether the fault clears after a breaker reset. GE warranty and extended service plans may cover control boards and sealed-system work depending on age and installation date.
Common causes
- Wet harness
- Debris bridging bars
- Pinched wire
- Failed strip
Step-by-step fixes
- 1Dry interior bars
- 2Test with harness unplugged
- 3Run timed dry
- 4Replace sensor if shorted
When to call a technician
Sensor replacement when short persists.
Affected models
- GE GTD72EBSNWS
- GE GFD85ESPNRS
- GE GTD42GASJWW
Prevention & maintenance
- Avoid steam cleaners directly on control panels; moisture ingress causes sensor and keypad faults including E007.
- Record when E007 appears in the cycle and whether it clears after a 60-second power reset on your GE dryer—that detail speeds diagnosis if you call service.
- Keep the model and serial number from the rating plate when ordering parts for E007; GE uses multiple revisions with different harness lengths and board firmware.
- Photograph wiring connector orientation before disconnecting any component while troubleshooting E007; reversed plugs on pumps and valves cause immediate repeat faults.