GE Dryer Thermostat (WE04X22535)

The GE Dryer Thermostat monitors and regulates the temperature inside your electric dryer during the drying cycle. It works by opening and closing an electrical circuit to signal the heating element to turn on or off, keeping the drum temperature within a safe and effective range. This helps protect your clothes from overheating and ensures the dryer runs efficiently.

A GE Dryer Thermostat can fail from age, repeated heat exposure, or a restricted airflow condition such as a clogged vent or lint buildup. When the thermostat loses its ability to read or regulate temperature accurately, the dryer may overheat, run too cool, or shut off before clothes are fully dry.

These symptoms may indicate your thermostat needs to be replaced:

- Dryer runs but produces no heat or very little heat

- Clothes are still damp at the end of a full drying cycle

- Dryer overheats or shuts off too early during operation

- Dryer runs continuously without stopping at the end of the cycle

- Burning smell coming from the dryer during use

- Dryer trips a breaker or blows a fuse repeatedly