GE · Dryer Serious

E8 — Drive motor / power supply fault

The control reports a fault on the drive motor or its power supply circuit. The drum won't tumble or starts then stops.

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How to fix it

  1. Unplug the dryer.
  2. Spin the drum by hand — should rotate freely. Resistance means a seized bearing, belt jam, or blower wheel.
  3. Remove the belt and try to spin the motor shaft and blower wheel by hand. Stiff = replace the affected part.
  4. If everything spins freely, test the motor windings for continuity per the tech sheet.
  5. Reassemble and retest.
  6. If the motor and mechanical path are good, replace the main control board.

Why it happens

Typical signs: E8 on display · Drum won't turn · Humming with no rotation · Motor starts then trips off

  • Seized blower wheel or drum bearing Mechanical load pulls motor amps high; control trips.
  • Failed drive motor Open winding or worn brushes/centrifugal switch.
  • Broken belt jamming idler Belt tangled around the motor pulley loads the motor.
  • Failed main control board Motor relay or sense circuit on the board has failed.

Parts you may need

If diagnosis points to a failed part, these are the common replacements. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

  • GE dryer drive motor Common replacement
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  • GE dryer drum belt Common replacement
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More GE dryer codes

AF AF — Air Flow restriction E1 E1 — Inlet thermistor open circuit E1F E1F — Door lock / door switch failure E2 E2 — Inlet thermistor shorted E2F E2F — Exhaust air thermistor failure E3 E3 — Outlet (exhaust) thermistor open

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Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician. Verified against manufacturer documentation: texastempmasters.com.