Are GE dryers good?

Yes, GE dryers are good and are considered solid mid-tier brand offering good value, features, and reliability. GE dryers including electric models like GTD42EASJWW, GTD65EBMRWS, and GFD65ESSNWW front-load and gas models like GTD65GBMRWS are made by GE Appliances, a Haier company, in Louisville, Kentucky, with some models made in US. They consistently receive Good to Very Good ratings for drying performance and energy efficiency with first-year service call rates around 8 to 11 percent according to Yale Appliance data, which is near industry average of 10 to 15 percent and similar to Maytag at 8 to 11 percent and Whirlpool at 7 to 10 percent, better than some Samsung models at 12 to 16 percent. Key strengths that make GE dryers good include large capacity at 7.0 to 7.5 cubic feet, SmartHQ app with WiFi that allows remote monitoring and control, steam refresh that releases wrinkles without full wash, built-in dryness sensor that prevents overdrying, and inexpensive parts like thermal fuse at 10 to 25 dollars, heating element at 30 to 80 dollars, and belt at 15 to 30 dollars that are widely available. Common complaints include occasional control board failure and thermal fuse blow from clogged vent. For families wanting reliable dryer with smart features at reasonable price of 600 to 1,100 dollars for electric and 700 to 1,200 dollars for gas, GE dryers are good brand and often recommended for value with strong US service network.