How to Fix GE Dryer Error 001
Inlet thermistor failure - temperature sensor reading out of range
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Inlet thermistor failure - temperature sensor reading out of range
Outlet thermistor failure - temperature sensor open or reading out of range
Inlet thermistor issue - variant code for inlet temperature sensor
Outlet thermistor shorted - temperature sensor circuit shorted
Main control board defective - control board failure
Stuck button on control panel - a button is continuously pressed
Power supply mis-wired - Line 2 (L2) and Neutral (N) are reversed
Door latch stuck / door switch not opening after five cycles
Dry load detection trip - dryer failing to detect heat
Door switch not opening - alias of 008
Empty drum detection trip - sensor rods fail to detect weight in drum
Blocked vent detected - airflow obstruction in exhaust duct
Door latch error - door latch pulsating air issue
Door latch lost in run - door latch failed during operation
Pump filter needs cleaning - drain restriction detected (combo units)
Lint filter clogged with fabric softener residue (combo units)
Cool Down - dryer is in cool-down phase at end of cycle
Vent restriction indicator - reduced airflow in exhaust vent detected
Control Lock / Child Lock active - control panel buttons disabled
Door error - door not fully closed or door switch malfunction
Door Open - alias of dE; door not closed
Draining was cancelled - combo unit paused too long
Main control board / internal error - EEPROM or board failure
Heater relay failure - relay on control board stuck closed
Moisture sensor failure - moisture sensor not reading properly
Gas valve failure - gas valve solenoid failing to open (gas dryers)
Door switch failure - door switch not registering properly
Stuck button/key - button continuously pressed >30 seconds
Communication error - main control and UI board not communicating
Gas flame failure - igniter lights but flame does not establish (gas dryers)
Vent restriction detected - exhaust vent blocked or restricted
Over-temperature fault - dryer exceeded safe operating temperature
EEPROM error - control board memory failure
Heating element failure - heater circuit dead, no heat generated
Heating element failure - heater circuit variant
Heating element failure - heater circuit variant
Heating element failure - heater circuit variant
Control board specific error
Control board specific error
EEPROM error - control board memory failure (alias of E50)
Main control board failure - brain of machine has failed
Heater error - dryer unable to generate or maintain heat
Low/no voltage on one leg of 240V - dryer only receiving 120V
Power failure - electrical power interrupted during a cycle
Temperature error - thermistor reading impossible values