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    Nov 24, 2007, 08:30 PM
    Would a clogged dryer vent keep a dryer from turning on?
    I have a relatively new GE stack W/D - would a clogged dryer vent keep the dryer from turning on? Does it have a sensor to keep it from turning on if it senses a blockage?
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    Nov 25, 2007, 12:25 PM
    If you have a blockage, the thermal fuse could blow. It is non-resetable, and needs to be replaced. It is located on the back side of the blower housing.
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