Kenmore Dryers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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AF
Dryer displays AF (Air Flow) and clothes take a long time to dry
Restricted Airflow Detected
E1
Dryer displays E1 and will not start or will not heat (common on older Kenmore digital models)
Thermistor Open or Out of Range
E2
Dryer displays E2 and may shut off quickly or not heat properly
Thermistor Shorted or Out of Range Low
E3
Dryer displays E3 and may not start or may shut down unexpectedly
User Interface or Control Board Failure
E4
Dryer displays E4 and may not heat or may shut off quickly
High Temperature or Overheat Fault
F01
Dryer will not start, display shows F01, sometimes beeps once and then shuts off
Main Control Board EEPROM Failure
F02
Dryer runs briefly then stops, display shows F02 or F2, sometimes accompanied by beeping
Keypad or User Interface Failure
F20
Dryer displays F20 and will not start or stops mid-cycle, often on Kenmore Elite steam dryers
Inlet Thermistor or Temperature Sensing Error
F22
Dryer will not start or stops with F22 displayed, often shortly after starting a cycle
Exhaust Thermistor Open or Shorted
F23
Dryer shows F23 and will not run or shuts down early, often on Kenmore Elite models
Outlet Thermistor Shorted
F24
Dryer displays F24 and may not heat or may shut off prematurely
Inlet Thermistor Shorted
F25
Dryer shows F25 and may not start or may stop mid-cycle, often on moisture-sensing models
Inlet Thermistor Open
F26
Dryer displays F26 and may not start or may shut off unexpectedly
Motor Drive System Error
F28
Dryer shows F28 and may not respond to controls or start a cycle
Moisture Sensor or Communication Error
F29
Dryer displays F29 and may not start or may stop early in cycle
Moisture Sensor Open
F30
Dryer shows F30 and may not heat or may shut off quickly
Restricted Airflow / Exhaust Temperature Fault
F31
Dryer displays F31 and may not start or may shut down unexpectedly
L2 Line Voltage Error (Electric Models)
F32
Dryer shows F32 and may not start or may stop mid-cycle
Door Switch Failure
F33
Dryer displays F33 and may not start or may stop shortly after starting
Exhaust Airflow or Blower Motor Error
F70
Dryer displays F70 and is unresponsive to button presses
No Communication Between UI and Main Control
F71
Dryer shows F71 and may not start or respond correctly to controls
User Interface to Control Board Mismatch or Communication Error
L2
Dryer displays L2 and will not heat or may not run (electric models)
Low or Missing Line 2 Voltage
PF
Dryer displays PF (Power Failure) and may stop mid-cycle or not resume
Power Interruption Detected
Symptom
Dryer causes clothes to shrink or over-dry even on automatic cycles
Temperature or Moisture Sensing Out of Calibration
Symptom
Dryer door is hard to open or feels stuck after cycle
Door Seal or Latch Binding
Symptom
Dryer door will not stay closed or pops open during cycle
Door Latch or Strike Failure
Symptom
Dryer drum does not turn but motor runs (you hear motor sound, no tumbling)
Drive Belt Failure
Symptom
Dryer drum light does not turn on when door is opened
Drum Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
Dryer drum turns but there is a loud squealing or screeching noise
Drum Support or Idler Pulley Wear
Symptom
Dryer has a burning smell or hot plastic odor during operation
Overheating or Foreign Material Contacting Heater
Symptom
Dryer is completely dead; no lights, no display, no response
No Power or Main Control Not Energized
Symptom
Dryer leaves black marks or brown streaks on clothes
Drum Seal or Felt Contamination
Symptom
Dryer makes a loud thumping or banging noise as the drum turns
Out-of-Round Drum Rollers or Worn Drum Support
Symptom
Dryer makes a rattling or clinking noise during operation
Foreign Objects in Drum or Blower
Symptom
Dryer powers on but will not start; you hear a hum but drum does not turn
Drive Motor Stalled or Drum Binding
Symptom
Dryer produces a scraping or grinding noise when running
Drum Rubbing on Cabinet or Worn Glides
Symptom
Dryer produces excessive lint around the door or on clothes
Lint Filtration or Seal Issue
Symptom
Dryer runs but does not heat (electric Kenmore dryer)
Heating Element Circuit Failure
Symptom
Dryer runs but stops mid-cycle and clothes are still damp; timer does not advance properly on auto-dry
Moisture Sensing or Timer Control Issue
Symptom
Dryer runs but takes too long to dry clothes, even on high heat
Poor Airflow or Low Heat Output
Symptom
Dryer runs only when Start button is held down and stops when released
Motor Run Circuit or Relay Failure
Symptom
Dryer shuts off after a few minutes and will restart after cooling down
Overheating and Thermal Protection Cycling
Symptom
Dryer vibrates excessively or walks across the floor during operation
Cabinet Vibration or Unbalanced Installation
Symptom
Dryer will not start at all, no drum movement when Start is pressed (lights may work)
Start Circuit or Motor Not Energizing
Symptom
Gas dryer runs but does not heat (no flame, Kenmore gas dryer)
Gas Ignition System Failure
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| AF |
Dryer displays AF (Air Flow) and clothes take a long time to dry
|
Restricted Airflow Detected | View Details |
| E1 |
Dryer displays E1 and will not start or will not heat (common on older Kenmore digital models)
|
Thermistor Open or Out of Range | View Details |
| E2 |
Dryer displays E2 and may shut off quickly or not heat properly
|
Thermistor Shorted or Out of Range Low | View Details |
| E3 |
Dryer displays E3 and may not start or may shut down unexpectedly
|
User Interface or Control Board Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Dryer displays E4 and may not heat or may shut off quickly
|
High Temperature or Overheat Fault | View Details |
| F01 |
Dryer will not start, display shows F01, sometimes beeps once and then shuts off
|
Main Control Board EEPROM Failure | View Details |
| F02 |
Dryer runs briefly then stops, display shows F02 or F2, sometimes accompanied by beeping
|
Keypad or User Interface Failure | View Details |
| F20 |
Dryer displays F20 and will not start or stops mid-cycle, often on Kenmore Elite steam dryers
|
Inlet Thermistor or Temperature Sensing Error | View Details |
| F22 |
Dryer will not start or stops with F22 displayed, often shortly after starting a cycle
|
Exhaust Thermistor Open or Shorted | View Details |
| F23 |
Dryer shows F23 and will not run or shuts down early, often on Kenmore Elite models
|
Outlet Thermistor Shorted | View Details |
| F24 |
Dryer displays F24 and may not heat or may shut off prematurely
|
Inlet Thermistor Shorted | View Details |
| F25 |
Dryer shows F25 and may not start or may stop mid-cycle, often on moisture-sensing models
|
Inlet Thermistor Open | View Details |
| F26 |
Dryer displays F26 and may not start or may shut off unexpectedly
|
Motor Drive System Error | View Details |
| F28 |
Dryer shows F28 and may not respond to controls or start a cycle
|
Moisture Sensor or Communication Error | View Details |
| F29 |
Dryer displays F29 and may not start or may stop early in cycle
|
Moisture Sensor Open | View Details |
| F30 |
Dryer shows F30 and may not heat or may shut off quickly
|
Restricted Airflow / Exhaust Temperature Fault | View Details |
| F31 |
Dryer displays F31 and may not start or may shut down unexpectedly
|
L2 Line Voltage Error (Electric Models) | View Details |
| F32 |
Dryer shows F32 and may not start or may stop mid-cycle
|
Door Switch Failure | View Details |
| F33 |
Dryer displays F33 and may not start or may stop shortly after starting
|
Exhaust Airflow or Blower Motor Error | View Details |
| F70 |
Dryer displays F70 and is unresponsive to button presses
|
No Communication Between UI and Main Control | View Details |
| F71 |
Dryer shows F71 and may not start or respond correctly to controls
|
User Interface to Control Board Mismatch or Communication Error | View Details |
| L2 |
Dryer displays L2 and will not heat or may not run (electric models)
|
Low or Missing Line 2 Voltage | View Details |
| PF |
Dryer displays PF (Power Failure) and may stop mid-cycle or not resume
|
Power Interruption Detected | View Details |
| – |
Dryer causes clothes to shrink or over-dry even on automatic cycles
|
Temperature or Moisture Sensing Out of Calibration | View Details |
| – |
Dryer door is hard to open or feels stuck after cycle
|
Door Seal or Latch Binding | View Details |
| – |
Dryer door will not stay closed or pops open during cycle
|
Door Latch or Strike Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer drum does not turn but motor runs (you hear motor sound, no tumbling)
|
Drive Belt Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer drum light does not turn on when door is opened
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Drum Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer drum turns but there is a loud squealing or screeching noise
|
Drum Support or Idler Pulley Wear | View Details |
| – |
Dryer has a burning smell or hot plastic odor during operation
|
Overheating or Foreign Material Contacting Heater | View Details |
| – |
Dryer is completely dead; no lights, no display, no response
|
No Power or Main Control Not Energized | View Details |
| – |
Dryer leaves black marks or brown streaks on clothes
|
Drum Seal or Felt Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Dryer makes a loud thumping or banging noise as the drum turns
|
Out-of-Round Drum Rollers or Worn Drum Support | View Details |
| – |
Dryer makes a rattling or clinking noise during operation
|
Foreign Objects in Drum or Blower | View Details |
| – |
Dryer powers on but will not start; you hear a hum but drum does not turn
|
Drive Motor Stalled or Drum Binding | View Details |
| – |
Dryer produces a scraping or grinding noise when running
|
Drum Rubbing on Cabinet or Worn Glides | View Details |
| – |
Dryer produces excessive lint around the door or on clothes
|
Lint Filtration or Seal Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs but does not heat (electric Kenmore dryer)
|
Heating Element Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs but stops mid-cycle and clothes are still damp; timer does not advance properly on auto-dry
|
Moisture Sensing or Timer Control Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs but takes too long to dry clothes, even on high heat
|
Poor Airflow or Low Heat Output | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs only when Start button is held down and stops when released
|
Motor Run Circuit or Relay Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer shuts off after a few minutes and will restart after cooling down
|
Overheating and Thermal Protection Cycling | View Details |
| – |
Dryer vibrates excessively or walks across the floor during operation
|
Cabinet Vibration or Unbalanced Installation | View Details |
| – |
Dryer will not start at all, no drum movement when Start is pressed (lights may work)
|
Start Circuit or Motor Not Energizing | View Details |
| – |
Gas dryer runs but does not heat (no flame, Kenmore gas dryer)
|
Gas Ignition System Failure | View Details |
No matching codes found
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