The Outlet Control Thermistor is an OEM part for GE dryers. This thermistor monitors the temperature of the air exiting the dryer, providing essential feedback to the control system to regulate the heat settings.   Over time, the thermistor can fail due to wear or damage from heat exposure. A malfunctioning thermistor may send incorrect signals to the dryer’s control system, leading to inadequate or excessive heating. Symptoms of a bad Outlet Control Thermistor include: Clothes not drying properly or taking longer than usual to dry The dryer repeatedly shutting off before the clothes are dry Unusually hot exterior surfaces of the dryer Error messages or fault codes appearing on the dryer’s display related to temperature sensing This OEM GE part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore models.Part Number WE4M448 (AP4412544) replaces 1475645, AH2354018, EA2354018, PS2354018.