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I have a GE dryer that gets HOT just by plugging it in… I don’t even have to run it.. any ideas why?
Your machine has an electrical short and is very dangerous right now. The hazard is an electrical shock and/or fire. I would unplug it immediately but first throw the breaker on it before moving. Then immediately get into it so you can tell where the heat is emanating from. I would use an IR gun if you have one.