GE Appliances GTD33EASKWW drying times are inconsistent
Cause 1 of 2The type of heat differs. Changing from an electric dryer to a gas dryer, or the reverse, changes the drying time. Source: Troubleshooting Tips, p. 9
First checkAllow for a different drying time after changing between electric and gas dryers.
Causes and checks
The type of heat differs. Changing from an electric dryer to a gas dryer, or the reverse, changes the drying time. Source: Troubleshooting Tips, p. 9
- Allow for a different drying time after changing between electric and gas dryers.
The type of load and drying conditions differ. Load size, fabric types, wetness of the clothes and the length and condition of the exhaust system all affect the time. Source: Troubleshooting Tips, p. 9
- Check the exhaust system and compare the load with earlier loads.
All 2 causes checked. Contact GE Appliances: 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
Service
If the checks above do not clear it, contact GE Appliances: 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737), geappliances.com/service. United States. Source: Consumer Support: Schedule Service, p. 12
Other GTD33EASKWW problems
- Dryer shakes or makes noiseSome shaking and noise is normal, or the dryer is sitting unevenly.
- Clothes take too long to dry8 causes in the manual. First: the ducting is improper or obstructed.
- Dryer does not start2 causes in the manual. First: the dryer is unplugged.
- Dryer does not heat2 causes in the manual. First: A fuse is blown or a circuit breaker is tripped. The dryer may tumble but not heat when only one fuse is blown or one breaker is tripped.
- Clothes are wrinkled3 causes in the manual. First: the clothes were overdried.
- Clothes shrinkSome fabrics shrink when washed, and others can be washed safely but shrink in the dryer.
- Greasy spots on clothes3 causes in the manual. First: fabric softener was used improperly.
- Lint on clothes5 causes in the manual. First: the lint filter is full.
- Static occurs3 causes in the manual. First: no fabric softener was used.
Sources
- Owner's Manual, Dryers 49-90550-3. GE Appliances, a Haier company. Document 49-90550-3, revision 03-20, 2020-03, 24 pages, en-US. images.salsify.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
- Quick Specs, GTD33EASK 7.2 Cu. Ft. Capacity Aluminized Alloy Drum Electric Dryer. GE Appliances. Document GTD33EASK, revision Quick Specs, 3 pages, en-US. images.salsify.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.