GE Appliances Washer/dryer combo 353 / F353 error
353 / F353 is identified by GE Appliances' official support as the lint filter is clogged with residue. Follow the model-scoped checks and service boundary below.
Reference source listed as GE Profile UltraFast Combo washer/dryer fault-code support.
Open official source ↗the lint filter is clogged with residue
Remove and wash the dual-stage lint filter as GE describes, reinstall it, and run one wash-and-dry test; contact service if the code returns. Do not open fixed panels or test live circuits.
Typical symptoms
Likely causes
Start with the least invasive explanation and stop if the check requires internal electrical or sealed-system access.
Safe next steps
- 1Record the complete 353 / F353 display and the full GE Appliances washer/dryer combo model
- 2Confirm that the displayed code matches the linked official GE Appliances source
- 3Remove and wash the dual-stage lint filter as GE describes, reinstall it, and run one wash-and-dry test; contact service if the code returns.
- 4Stop and arrange model-specific service if 353 / F353 returns
Step-by-step repair
- 1Remove and wash the dual-stage lint filter as GE describes, reinstall it, and run one wash-and-dry test; contact service if the code returns. No internal component replacement is verified from 353 / F353 alone.
Repair details
The published checks normally need no replacement part. Internal repair cost is model- and region-specific; obtain a written GE Appliances service quote after diagnosis.
Exact GE Appliances model manual, Flashlight and dry towels for external checks, No live electrical test tool
No replacement part is confirmed by 353 / F353 alone. Confirm the exact model, failed component, and manufacturer part number before ordering.
What not to do
- Do not force covers, use sharp tools, or repeat the test if 353 / F353 returns.
Preventive maintenance
- 1Keep the lint filter, drain-pump filter, hoses, and door seal maintained as the exact GE Profile Combo manual specifies.
Frequently asked questions
What does 353 / F353 mean?
GE Appliances identifies it as the lint filter is clogged with residue.
Can I replace a part from the code alone?
No. Confirm the exact model and manufacturer diagnosis first.
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