Hi there, thank you for choosing this gas dryer for your home and reaching out to us for help! While we are thankful that you are impressed with its fantastic drying performance, we are very sorry to hear that you are experiencing start-up noises and that the end-of-cycle signal startled you and your dog. We understand that this could be concerning and would love to offer you guidance in these questions!

The end-of-cycle signal buzzer is fixed and cannot be turned off and we apologize for the disappointment that this may cause. Regarding the start-up noise, gas dryers may produce a buzzing or low roaring sound when the valve clicks at the start of the heat cycle, start of ignition, and when the burner turns off. You can learn more about this noise and the different operating sounds you may hear from your dryer in this helpful support article: https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=17411.

Your feedback plays a key role in our ongoing commitment to improvement and we will be sure to share your suggestion with our design team for review. We sincerely hope that this information offers you some assurance and improves your experience with your dryer. We appreciate you taking the time to share your review and would be grateful for the opportunity to serve and support you in the future. All the best! -Eliza@Hotpoint