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GE Dryer Error 008

UNPLUG THE DRYER. This error indicates the door switch is not registering as open,

UNPLUG THE DRYER. This error indicates the door switch is not registering as open, or the latch is physically stuck.

ModerateStart with 5-15 minutes of safe checks
✅ WORTH FIXINGParts under $100
GE dryer repair guide for error 008
Error code008Dryer

Try these first

Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.

  1. 1
    UNPLUG THE DRYER

    UNPLUG THE DRYER. This error indicates the door switch is not registering as open, or the latch is physically stuck.

  2. 2
    First, check the physical latch and strike for

    First, check the physical latch and strike for anything causing it to bind. Clean the area.

  3. 3
    If it's not a physical jam, the door

    If it's not a physical jam, the door switch has failed. Access the switch by removing the dryer's top or front panel.

A quick explanation

What does 008 mean?

UNPLUG THE DRYER. This error indicates the door switch is not registering as open, or the latch is physically stuck.

The answer you came for

How to fix GE dryer error 008

Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.

  1. 1

    UNPLUG THE DRYER

    UNPLUG THE DRYER. This error indicates the door switch is not registering as open, or the latch is physically stuck.

  2. 2

    First, check the physical latch and strike for

    First, check the physical latch and strike for anything causing it to bind. Clean the area.

  3. 3

    If it's not a physical jam, the door

    If it's not a physical jam, the door switch has failed. Access the switch by removing the dryer's top or front panel.

  4. 4

    Use a multimeter to test the switch

    Use a multimeter to test the switch. It should show an open circuit when the plunger is not pressed. If it shows continuity at all times, it's stuck closed and must be replaced.

  5. 5

    Swap the faulty switch with the new part,

    Swap the faulty switch with the new part, reconnect the wiring, and reassemble.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix 008 Error UNPLUG THE DRYER. This error indicates the door switch is not registering as open, or the latch is physically stuck.First, check the physical latch and strike for anything causing it to bind. Clean the area.If it's not a physical jam, the door switch has failed. Access the switch by removing the dryer's top or front panel.Use a multimeter to test the switch. It should show an open circuit when the plunger is not pressed. If it shows continuity at all times, it's stuck closed and must be replaced.Swap the faulty switch with the new part, reconnect the wiring, and reassemble.

If the code comes back

Do not keep replacing parts based only on the code. Repeat the safe checks above. If the fault remains, stop and arrange qualified service rather than ordering from the code alone.

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

Part listed in the current guide

OEM candidate: WE4M415 (Door Switch)

Price noted in the current guide: $10-$25

Why this part is shown: It is associated with GE Dryer error 008 in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.

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Safety first

Disconnect power before opening panels or touching internal parts.

When to stop
  • Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
  • Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
  • Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.

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