Whirlpool 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 and clothes take a long time to dry
Restricted Airflow Detected
E1
Dryer displays E1 and may not heat or may shut off quickly
Thermistor Open (Alternate Code Set)
E2
Dryer displays E2 and may not heat correctly
Thermistor Shorted (Alternate Code Set)
E3
Dryer displays E3 and may not start or may shut off
User Interface or Control Calibration Error
F01
Dryer will not start, display shows F01, sometimes beeps and then shuts off
Main Control Board Failure
F02
Dryer stops mid-cycle or will not start, display shows F02 or F2
Keypad or User Interface Failure
F03
Dryer displays F03 and may not start or may shut off unexpectedly
Internal Control Software or EEPROM Error
F22
Dryer will not start, door appears closed but display shows F22 (door open error)
Door Switch Circuit Failure
F23
Dryer will not start or stops, displays F23 (door switch shorted or stuck closed)
Door Switch Short or Stuck Closed
F24
Dryer displays F24 and may not heat or run properly
Thermistor (Exhaust Temperature Sensor) Open
F25
Dryer displays F25 and may shut off or not heat correctly
Thermistor Shorted
F26
Dryer will not start and displays F26 (motor drive system error)
Drive Motor or Motor Relay Failure
F28
Dryer displays F28 and may not start or may shut off quickly
Moisture Sensor Open or Disconnected
F29
Dryer displays F29 and may run but not sense dryness correctly
Moisture Sensor Shorted
F30
Dryer displays F30 and may not heat or may shut off prematurely
Restricted Airflow / Exhaust Thermistor Out of Range
F31
Dryer displays F31 and may not heat or may shut down
L2 Line Voltage Error (Electric Models)
F32
Dryer displays F32 and may not start or may stop unexpectedly
Pressure Switch or Airflow Sensor Error (Certain Steam/Advanced Models)
F70
Dryer displays F70 and is unresponsive or partially responsive
No Communication Between User Interface and Main Control
F71
Dryer displays F71 and may not respond to controls
User Interface Heartbeat Failure
L2
Dryer runs but does not heat, display shows L2 (low or no line 2 voltage)
Low or Missing L2 Voltage (Electric Models)
PF
Dryer display shows PF and cycle stops or will not start
Power Failure or Interruption Detected
Symptom
Dryer door is hard to close or pops open during cycle
Door Latch or Hinge Misalignment
Symptom
Dryer door seal is leaking lint or air around the edges
Worn or Damaged Door Gasket
Symptom
Dryer drum does not turn, but motor hums or you hear a buzzing sound
Broken Belt or Seized Drum Support
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 rattling or clanking noise
Foreign Objects in Drum or Blower
Symptom
Dryer emits a burning smell during operation
Overheating or Foreign Material on Heater
Symptom
Dryer leaves black or brown marks on clothes
Contaminated Drum or Worn Seals/Glides
Symptom
Dryer makes a loud thumping or banging noise as the drum turns
Flat-Spotted Rollers or Out-of-Round Drum
Symptom
Dryer makes loud squealing or squeaking noises during operation
Drum Support Roller or Idler Pulley Wear
Symptom
Dryer powers on but will not start; displays time but Start button does nothing
User Interface or Control Lock Issue
Symptom
Dryer produces a musty or moldy odor on clothes
Lint and Moisture Accumulation in Airflow Path
Symptom
Dryer produces a scraping or grinding noise when running
Drum Glide or Felt Seal Failure
Symptom
Dryer runs but does not heat (electric Whirlpool dryer, no error code displayed)
Heating Element or Thermal Cutoff Failure
Symptom
Dryer runs but takes too long to dry clothes, even on high heat
Poor Airflow or Moisture Sensing Issues
Symptom
Dryer shuts off mid-cycle and will not restart until it cools down
Overheating and Motor Thermal Protector Trip
Symptom
Dryer stops with clothes still damp when using automatic (sensor) cycles, but timed dry works
Moisture Sensing System Malfunction
Symptom
Dryer vibrates excessively or walks across the floor during operation
Imbalance or Support Issues
Symptom
Dryer will not power on at all; no lights or display
No Incoming Power or Open Thermal Fuse
Symptom
Dryer will not start at all, no drum movement when Start is pressed (lights may be on)
Start Circuit or Door Interlock Failure
Symptom
Gas Whirlpool dryer runs but does not heat (no flame, no error code)
Gas Ignition System Failure
Symptom
Steam-enabled Whirlpool dryer does not produce steam or clothes are not refreshed
Steam System Failure
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| AF |
Dryer displays AF and clothes take a long time to dry
|
Restricted Airflow Detected | View Details |
| E1 |
Dryer displays E1 and may not heat or may shut off quickly
|
Thermistor Open (Alternate Code Set) | View Details |
| E2 |
Dryer displays E2 and may not heat correctly
|
Thermistor Shorted (Alternate Code Set) | View Details |
| E3 |
Dryer displays E3 and may not start or may shut off
|
User Interface or Control Calibration Error | View Details |
| F01 |
Dryer will not start, display shows F01, sometimes beeps and then shuts off
|
Main Control Board Failure | View Details |
| F02 |
Dryer stops mid-cycle or will not start, display shows F02 or F2
|
Keypad or User Interface Failure | View Details |
| F03 |
Dryer displays F03 and may not start or may shut off unexpectedly
|
Internal Control Software or EEPROM Error | View Details |
| F22 |
Dryer will not start, door appears closed but display shows F22 (door open error)
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Door Switch Circuit Failure | View Details |
| F23 |
Dryer will not start or stops, displays F23 (door switch shorted or stuck closed)
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Door Switch Short or Stuck Closed | View Details |
| F24 |
Dryer displays F24 and may not heat or run properly
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Thermistor (Exhaust Temperature Sensor) Open | View Details |
| F25 |
Dryer displays F25 and may shut off or not heat correctly
|
Thermistor Shorted | View Details |
| F26 |
Dryer will not start and displays F26 (motor drive system error)
|
Drive Motor or Motor Relay Failure | View Details |
| F28 |
Dryer displays F28 and may not start or may shut off quickly
|
Moisture Sensor Open or Disconnected | View Details |
| F29 |
Dryer displays F29 and may run but not sense dryness correctly
|
Moisture Sensor Shorted | View Details |
| F30 |
Dryer displays F30 and may not heat or may shut off prematurely
|
Restricted Airflow / Exhaust Thermistor Out of Range | View Details |
| F31 |
Dryer displays F31 and may not heat or may shut down
|
L2 Line Voltage Error (Electric Models) | View Details |
| F32 |
Dryer displays F32 and may not start or may stop unexpectedly
|
Pressure Switch or Airflow Sensor Error (Certain Steam/Advanced Models) | View Details |
| F70 |
Dryer displays F70 and is unresponsive or partially responsive
|
No Communication Between User Interface and Main Control | View Details |
| F71 |
Dryer displays F71 and may not respond to controls
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User Interface Heartbeat Failure | View Details |
| L2 |
Dryer runs but does not heat, display shows L2 (low or no line 2 voltage)
|
Low or Missing L2 Voltage (Electric Models) | View Details |
| PF |
Dryer display shows PF and cycle stops or will not start
|
Power Failure or Interruption Detected | View Details |
| – |
Dryer door is hard to close or pops open during cycle
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Door Latch or Hinge Misalignment | View Details |
| – |
Dryer door seal is leaking lint or air around the edges
|
Worn or Damaged Door Gasket | View Details |
| – |
Dryer drum does not turn, but motor hums or you hear a buzzing sound
|
Broken Belt or Seized Drum Support | 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 rattling or clanking noise
|
Foreign Objects in Drum or Blower | View Details |
| – |
Dryer emits a burning smell during operation
|
Overheating or Foreign Material on Heater | View Details |
| – |
Dryer leaves black or brown marks on clothes
|
Contaminated Drum or Worn Seals/Glides | View Details |
| – |
Dryer makes a loud thumping or banging noise as the drum turns
|
Flat-Spotted Rollers or Out-of-Round Drum | View Details |
| – |
Dryer makes loud squealing or squeaking noises during operation
|
Drum Support Roller or Idler Pulley Wear | View Details |
| – |
Dryer powers on but will not start; displays time but Start button does nothing
|
User Interface or Control Lock Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dryer produces a musty or moldy odor on clothes
|
Lint and Moisture Accumulation in Airflow Path | View Details |
| – |
Dryer produces a scraping or grinding noise when running
|
Drum Glide or Felt Seal Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs but does not heat (electric Whirlpool dryer, no error code displayed)
|
Heating Element or Thermal Cutoff Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs but takes too long to dry clothes, even on high heat
|
Poor Airflow or Moisture Sensing Issues | View Details |
| – |
Dryer shuts off mid-cycle and will not restart until it cools down
|
Overheating and Motor Thermal Protector Trip | View Details |
| – |
Dryer stops with clothes still damp when using automatic (sensor) cycles, but timed dry works
|
Moisture Sensing System Malfunction | View Details |
| – |
Dryer vibrates excessively or walks across the floor during operation
|
Imbalance or Support Issues | View Details |
| – |
Dryer will not power on at all; no lights or display
|
No Incoming Power or Open Thermal Fuse | View Details |
| – |
Dryer will not start at all, no drum movement when Start is pressed (lights may be on)
|
Start Circuit or Door Interlock Failure | View Details |
| – |
Gas Whirlpool dryer runs but does not heat (no flame, no error code)
|
Gas Ignition System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Steam-enabled Whirlpool dryer does not produce steam or clothes are not refreshed
|
Steam System Failure | View Details |
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