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GE Appliances Dryer 353 / F353 Error Code

GE documents 353 and F353 as the same UltraFast Combo lint-filter fault condition. GE also links the SmartHQ Lint Filter Clogged notification to this condition and advises cleaning the accessible dual-stage lint filter before trying another wash-and-dry cycle.

Applies to GE Appliances ge profile ultrafast combo washer/dryer with ventless heat pump technology

What the appliance detected

Detected condition

The Combo reports that its lint filter is clogged, most often with fabric-softener residue.

What may contribute

Possible causes

  • GE says the lint filter is most often clogged with fabric-softener residue.
  • Fine lint or buildup may be restricting the accessible mesh filter or its frame.
  • The displayed code does not identify an internal heat-pump, sensor, control, or other component failure.

Start conservatively

Safe preliminary checks

Work in order and stop whenever a step is not supported by the documentation for your model.

  1. Confirm the exact Combo and identifier

    • Photograph or write down 353 or F353, or the SmartHQ Lint Filter Clogged notification, before clearing it.
    • Confirm the product is the documented GE Profile UltraFast Combo Washer/Dryer with Ventless Heat Pump Technology.

  2. Clean only the accessible dual-stage filter as GE directs

    • Wait until the Combo is not running, then use the accessible filter assembly described in the owner guidance; do not remove a service panel.
    • Remove accumulated lint, then clean the foam filter with warm water and gently hand-wash the mesh filter and frame with warm water and a soft-bristle brush as GE directs.
    • Reassemble and reinstall the filters correctly. GE says never to operate the Combo without its filters in place.

  3. Use the documented follow-up

    • After correct filter care, GE directs owners to run a wash-and-dry cycle to see whether the condition resolves.
    • If the fault remains, returns, or the accessible filter is damaged, arrange service rather than probing internal components.

Actions not recommended

  • Do not treat 353 or F353 as a code for every GE dryer; it is limited to the documented UltraFast Combo family.
  • Do not operate the Combo without the filters installed, or use a damaged filter assembly.
  • Do not remove panels, access heat-pump parts, evaporator fins, wiring, controls, or sensors, or perform electrical testing.

When to stop and request service

  • 353 or F353 remains or returns after the exact GE filter-cleaning procedure has been completed.
  • The filter assembly is damaged, cannot be reinstalled correctly, or the appliance still has abnormal drying performance.
  • There is smoke, a burning smell, unusual heat, visible damage, or any need for internal heat-pump, electrical, control, or sensor diagnosis.

Documented source

Official information reviewed

Our summary is based on manufacturer support material and stays within the limits of that material.

Source reviewed by Appliance Help HQ: August 25, 2026.

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