GE · Dryer
GE Dryer E008 Error Code
Gas valve or igniter circuit fault
What this error means
E008 on gas GE dryers indicates heat circuit failure—igniter, valve coils, or flame sensor.
How E008 is detected
When E008 appears on a GE dryer, the control board has confirmed that water did not leave the machine within the programmed drain window. On GE GTD42GASJWW, GE GTD72GBSNWS, and similar variants, the drain pump runs for a fixed interval—often three to seven minutes on washers and dishwashers—while a pressure switch or turbidity sensor verifies the tub or sump is empty. If water remains, the cycle stops to prevent spin with a full tub or overflow on the next fill.
Most E008 calls are resolved without parts: verify gas valve open at pipe. Restricted drain paths mimic pump failure because the impeller spins against a blocked hose or filter. Document whether the pump hums audibly during the drain step; a humming pump with no water movement points to a clogged filter or kinked hose, while silence may indicate a failed pump motor or loose wiring at the harness.
After clearing blockages, run a short cycle and listen at the drain hose for steady water flow. If E008 returns on the next load with a clean filter and straight hose, measure resistance at the pump motor connector per the service manual for your model before ordering a replacement pump assembly.
Common causes
- Broken igniter
- Weak valve coil
- Flame sensor dirty
- No gas supply
Step-by-step fixes
- 1Verify gas valve open at pipe
- 2Watch igniter glow through peephole
- 3Clean flame sensor rod
- 4Listen for valve click
When to call a technician
No glow or weak glow needs igniter WE04X24550 or valve coils.
Affected models
- GE GTD42GASJWW
- GE GTD72GBSNWS
- GE GFD85GSPNRS
Prevention & maintenance
- Clean drain filters and hose terminations monthly on high-use dryers to prevent E008 from lint and food debris buildup.
- Record when E008 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 E008; GE uses multiple revisions with different harness lengths and board firmware.
- Photograph wiring connector orientation before disconnecting any component while troubleshooting E008; reversed plugs on pumps and valves cause immediate repeat faults.