GE Appliances GTD33EASKWW lint on clothes
Cause 1 of 5The lint filter is full. Source: Troubleshooting Tips, p. 10
First checkClean the lint filter before each load.
Causes and checks
The lint filter is full. Source: Troubleshooting Tips, p. 10
- Clean the lint filter before each load. See Clean the lint filter.
Lint producers such as chenille are mixed with lint collectors such as corduroy. Source: Troubleshooting Tips, p. 10
- Sort lint producers from lint collectors.
Static electricity attracts lint. Source: Troubleshooting Tips, p. 10
- Follow the suggestions under Static occurs. See Static occurs.
The dryer is overloaded. Source: Troubleshooting Tips, p. 10
- Separate large loads into smaller ones.
Paper or tissue was left in pockets. Source: Troubleshooting Tips, p. 10
- Empty all pockets before laundering clothes.
All 5 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.
- Drying times are inconsistent2 causes in the manual. First: the type of heat differs. Changing from an electric dryer to a gas dryer, or the reverse, changes the drying time.
- 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.
- 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.