The high limit thermostat monitors the air temperature in the dryer's blower housing, heating element, or heat duct and is intended to shut off the voltage to the heating circuit if the air temperature gets too hot.
If your dryer is automatically shutting off due to overheating, it is likely that the dryer vent system is obstructed, also indicating a fire hazard. How do I know if my dryer is overheating? When a dryer stops repeatedly during a normal drying cycle, it is typically due to the dryer overheating.
Air flow blockages
One of the most common reasons for a dryer getting too hot is insufficient airflow. If air can't escape from the dryer, it becomes trapped in the drum, raising the temperature and potentially starting a fire. The first thing to check is the lint filter and make sure it's completely empty.
The most common reason for a dryer to start and then stop a few minutes later is an overheating dryer motor. If you don't know when your dryer motor was last replaced or are hearing a loud buzzing noise coming from inside the motor, then this is probably your issue.
If your dryer starts when you hold the button, but stops immediately after, your first instinct may be to replace the button. However, more likely is that you have a faulty motor relay. This is the part that receives the signals from the button and relays it to the motor.
How do you reset a GE dryer? Turn the dryer off, then on again to reset it. Or you can press the reset button on the dryer plug.
Faulty heating element – If an electric dryer's heating element is faulty, it may cease to function when the dryer is running so the dryer keeps stopping. You can use a multimeter to test the element for electrical continuity – a continuous electrical path present in the part.
A faulty door switch is one of the most common causes of a dryer not shutting off. The door switch functions as a safety switch to prevent the dryer drum from continuing to rotate when the door is open.
The GE Profile Harmony™ dryer employs two motors, two thermistors, two moisture sensors and variable heater to give you excellent drying performance. The GE Profile Harmony™ dryer monitors fabric dryness and temperature throughout the dry cycle.
Appliance, “The most common explanations for a dryer not starting are a broken belt or a broken start switch or door switch.” As with most major appliances, the possible solutions range from a simple fix to a heavy-duty dryer repair that's best left to a licensed technician.
If your GE dryer is not heating, then it could be caused by a problem with your incoming power. Most GE electric dryers need two legs of 120 volts AC (240 volts in total) to operate correctly. Sometimes one of your household fuses or circuit breakers trips, and this will stop the dryer from operating correctly.
Cause. The culprit here could be a faulty heating element. If the heating element isn't working properly, the dryer will still spin and the cycle will complete, but it won't get hot enough to help dry the clothes.