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	Brand: GE	Age: 5 - 10 years
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that_guy		#1 Posted : Monday, May 26, 2008 8:52:01 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 5/26/2008(UTC) Posts: 3		I'm not sure of the exact age or model number of the dryer. It is a GE 5 cycle electric high capacity. When I sart it up it heats up and then shuts off. Is this just a thermostat issue or something more serious.


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Appliance repair in OC		#2 Posted : Monday, May 26, 2008 10:04:10 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 5/24/2008(UTC) Posts: 32		it is supposed to cycle on and off. if it's not heating properly (taking too long) - I'd recommend to check your vent line for blockage and call chimney guy, if needed.


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that_guy		#3 Posted : Tuesday, May 27, 2008 9:01:58 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 5/26/2008(UTC) Posts: 3		Originally Posted by: Appliance repair in OC it is supposed to cycle on and off. if it's not heating properly (taking too long) - I'd recommend to check your vent line for blockage and call chimney guy, if needed. What I mean is that the dryer starts to heat up, and then, turns off, not just the heat, the whole thing. about 5 to 10 minutes after starting it up it shuts off.


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