GE dryer Error Code E12

Moisture Sensor Failure

What does E12 mean?

Moisture sensor strips not detecting laundry contact properly.

Common causes

Diagnostic & testing steps

  1. 1. Clean sensor strips with rubbing alcohol
  2. 2. Touch a wet finger across strips — should change reading
  3. 3. Replace sensor if cleaning does not fix

Tools required

OEM parts & part numbers

Moisture Sensor

Part numbers: WE04X28842

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