Can I fix GE 353 myself?

Easy (About 10 minutes). 1. Take the filter apart: Separate the foam filter from the plastic mesh screen. 2. Rinse the foam: Use warm water. 3. Scrub the screen: Use water and a soft-bristled brush. 4. Run a wash and dry: Put the lint filter back, then run a wash & dry cycle. Call an engineer: If 353 keeps coming back with a clean filter, GE recommends scheduling a repair.

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GE 353 error code

Q: Is GE 353 worth repairing?

Usually free. Cleaning the filter costs nothing.

Lint filter clogged

On the GE Profile UltraFast Combo washer-dryer, 353 most often means the lint filter is clogged with fabric softener residue.

GE Profile, Café and US Hotpoint models use the same codes, though not every model shows every one.

What to check

Worth repairing?

Usually free

Cleaning the filter costs nothing.

Can you do it yourself?

Easy

About 10 minutes

Before you start

Low risk: nothing to open up.

What to check, in order

Take the filter apart
Separate the foam filter from the plastic mesh screen.
Rinse the foam
Use warm water.
Scrub the screen
Use water and a soft-bristled brush.
Run a wash and dry
Put the lint filter back, then run a wash & dry cycle.

When to call an engineer

If 353 keeps coming back with a clean filter, GE recommends scheduling a repair.

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GE Appliances: UltraFast Combo fault codes and messages

Last reviewed September 2026. Manufacturers update their pages, and your manual is the final word.

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