117 codes · 24 brands
Dryer Error Codes by brand
Your dryer stopped and the display is showing letters and numbers. Search the code below to see what it means, what usually causes it, and whether it's something you can safely check yourself before you call.
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Before you call
Three things to try for any dryer code
1. Reset the power
Unplug the dryer or turn its breaker off for five minutes, then back on. Electric dryers use a double breaker — make sure both halves are on.
2. Clean the lint screen and check the vent
Restricted airflow causes more dryer codes than any part failure. Clean the screen, and check outside that the vent flap opens and air blows out strongly.
3. Write down the exact code
Note every character, including spaces and dashes (F3 E1 is different from F31). Take a photo of the model sticker. That lets us bring the right part.
Code keeps coming back?
That means a real fault — a sensor, heater, motor, switch or control board. We test the part rather than guessing, and quote you before replacing anything.
(587) 779-6919If you smell burning or the dryer is too hot to touch, stop using it. If you smell gas, leave the house and call ATCO Gas emergency at 1-800-511-3447.
Full tables
Every dryer error code, by brand
Brands built on the same platform share one code list — for example, Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Inglis, KitchenAid and Whirlpool-built Kenmore dryers all use the Whirlpool codes. Codes and wording vary by model; tell us exactly what your display shows.
Whirlpool family dryer error codes
Shared by Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, Amana, Inglis, KitchenAid, Crosley, Admiral
| Code | What it means | Likely cause | Who fixes it |
|---|---|---|---|
| AF / Check Vent (F4 E3) | Airflow through the dryer is restricted; it keeps running. | Clogged lint screen or vent, or a crushed or kinked vent hose. | Try first |
| PF | A power failure interrupted the cycle. | Power outage or brief loss of power. | Try first |
| L2 | Low or no line voltage — the heater may not turn on. | Tripped breaker, blown fuse or incorrect power cord install. | Try first |
| F4 E4 | Low or no line voltage to the heater. | Tripped breaker, loose cord terminal screws or home supply issue. | Try first |
| F1 E1 | Main control fault (varies by model). | Main control board, or no voltage detected at the heater relay. | Technician |
| F2 E1 | Keypad (control panel) fault. | Stuck key or failed keypad / user interface. | Technician |
| F2 E2 | Keypad or control fault. | Keypad, user interface or control board. | Technician |
| F2 E5 | User interface or its wiring has a fault. | User interface board or wiring harness. | Technician |
| F3 E1 | Exhaust thermistor fault. | Failed exhaust thermistor or its wiring. | Technician |
| F3 E2 | Five loads dried with no moisture-sensor reading. | Dryer not level, very small loads, or a failed moisture sensor. | Try first |
| F3 E3 | Inlet thermistor fault. | Failed inlet thermistor or its wiring. | Technician |
| F4 E1 | Heater system fault. | Heating element or heater relays on the control. | Technician |
| F6 E1 | Control boards are not communicating. | Main control board, touchpad / user interface or wiring. | Technician |
| F7 E1 | Motor system fault. | Drive motor, motor control or motor wiring. | Technician |
Samsung dryer error codes
Brand page: Samsung
| Code | What it means | Likely cause | Who fixes it |
|---|---|---|---|
| HE / HC / hE | The dryer is overheating or heating abnormally. | Clogged lint screen or vent; low voltage on electric models. | Try first |
| tE / tS / tO / tC | Temperature or temperature-sensor problem. | Clogged lint screen or vent, or a failed thermistor. | Try first |
| dE / dC / dF | Door, latch or door-sensor problem. | Door not fully closed, item caught, or faulty latch / switch. | Try first |
| 9E / 9C1 / 9E1 | Abnormal power supply voltage. | Shared circuit, extension cord or incorrect supply voltage. | Try first |
| bE / bE2 / bC2 | A control button is stuck or held down. | Jammed or damaged control-panel button. | Try first |
| AE / AC / Et | Internal components are not communicating. | Control board, display board or wiring between them. | Technician |
| FE / FC | Power supply frequency is invalid. | Power supply issue or control board fault. | Technician |
| Clg / Cg | Vent blockage test: the vent is clogged. | Lint build-up or an obstruction in the exhaust vent. | Try first |
| C80 / C90 | Vent test: about 80% or over 90% blocked. | Heavily restricted exhaust vent run. | Try first |
| dn | Firmware download in progress. | Normal update — do not unplug (call if it lasts over 24 hours). | Try first |
LG dryer error codes
Brand page: LG
| Code | What it means | Likely cause | Who fixes it |
|---|---|---|---|
| d75 / d80 / d90 / d95 | Exhaust airflow is restricted; the number is the % blocked. | Lint-clogged or crushed vent; d80 on gas models can mean no gas. | Try first |
| tE1 / tE3 | Thermistor (temperature sensor) problem. | Failed thermistor or control fault. | Technician |
| tE2 | Thermistor error, usually in cold conditions. | Cold or iced exhaust duct, steam cycles, or a failed thermistor. | Try first |
| tE4 | Thermistor fault — temperature out of range. | Failed thermistor. | Technician |
| nP | No current detected at the heater. | Tripped breaker leg, home wiring or outlet problem. | Try first |
| PS | Improper voltage in the power cord. | White and red wires reversed at the terminal block. | Technician |
| dE | The door is not fully closed. | Clothing caught in the door, or lint filter not seated. | Try first |
| HS | Humidity sensor error. | Dirty or failed moisture sensor bars below the lint filter. | Try first |
| F0 / Insert Filter | The lint filter is not inserted properly. | Lint filter missing or not fully seated. | Try first |
| gAS | The gas dryer is not receiving gas. | Gas valve closed or kinked gas line. | Try first |
| PF | Power failure, usually after an outage. | Power interruption; if it keeps showing, it needs service. | Try first |
| E05 | Water supply problem for steam cycles. | Tap closed or frozen, clogged inlet filter or inlet valve. | Try first |
GE family dryer error codes
Shared by GE, GE Profile, Café
| Code | What it means | Likely cause | Who fixes it |
|---|---|---|---|
| E01 / 001 | Inlet thermistor reads shorted (varies by model). | Failed inlet thermistor or wiring. | Technician |
| E02 / 002 | Outlet thermistor reads shorted (varies by model). | Failed outlet thermistor or wiring. | Technician |
| E03 / 003 | Inlet thermistor circuit open (varies by model). | Failed inlet thermistor or broken wire. | Technician |
| E04 / 004 | Outlet thermistor circuit open (varies by model). | Failed outlet thermistor or broken wire. | Technician |
| 005 | Control memory (EEPROM) error. | Main control board. | Technician |
| 006 | Stuck button error. | Stuck key or failed control panel. | Technician |
| 008 | Door switch stuck closed after five cycles. | Failed door switch or wiring. | Technician |
| E7 | Power supply miswired (L1 and neutral swapped). | Installation wiring error at the terminal block. | Technician |
| CLg / 11 | Blocked vent detected; the dryer keeps running. | Lint clog or restriction in the exhaust duct. | Try first |
| dE | Door fail signal. | Door switch or door switch wiring. | Technician |
| PF | Power failure while running. | Power interruption. | Try first |
Frigidaire dryer error codes
Brand page: Frigidaire
| Code | What it means | Likely cause | Who fixes it |
|---|---|---|---|
| E10 / E11 / E12 | Control memory or communication error. | Electronic control board. | Technician |
| E24 | Control thermistor or wiring shorted. | Failed thermistor or wiring. | Technician |
| E25 | Control thermistor or wiring open. | Failed thermistor or broken wire. | Technician |
| E4A | Drying took longer than the program time. | Restricted vent, no heat, loose blower or dirty sensor bars. | Try first |
| E5B | Temperature not rising — the dryer is not heating. | Heater circuit, relay or control board. | Technician |
| E68 | A button is stuck closed (varies by model). | Jammed console button or control board. | Technician |
| E8C | High-limit thermostat tripped too many times. | Blocked lint filter or exhaust, air leaks, worn seals. | Try first |
| EAF | The control reset itself (internal watchdog). | Electronic control board. | Technician |
Electrolux dryer error codes
Brand page: Electrolux
| Code | What it means | Likely cause | Who fixes it |
|---|---|---|---|
| E31 / E32 | Moisture sensor signal out of range. | Dirty sensor, foreign object, or control board. | Technician |
| E42 | Door sensing failure. | Electronic control board. | Technician |
| E52 | Motor stopped or not starting. | Overload, low power, motor or wiring. | Technician |
| E61 | Heater relay failure. | Heater relay stuck or wiring defect. | Technician |
| E63 | Heater shorted to ground. | Heating element or wiring. | Technician |
| E64 | Heater open circuit. | Failed heating element or wiring. | Technician |
| E65 | High-limit thermostat tripped too often. | Restricted vent, bad high-limit or tripped thermal limiter. | Try first |
| E66 | Thermal limiter open circuit. | Tripped thermal limiter or wiring. | Technician |
| E71 / E72 | Outlet thermistor open or shorted. | Failed outlet thermistor or wiring. | Technician |
| E73 / E74 | Inlet thermistor open or shorted. | Failed inlet thermistor or wiring. | Technician |
| EA3 | Supply voltage too low. | Low line voltage or control board. | Try first |
| EA4 | Improper home wiring. | L1-N-L2 wired incorrectly at the terminal block. | Technician |
| EF1 | Vent blocked. | High vent restriction or thermistor fault. | Try first |
| EF3 | Maximum cycle time exceeded. | Blocked exhaust, sensor or control fault. | Try first |
| EF8 | A key is stuck. | Console button or interface board. | Technician |
Bosch dryer error codes
Brand page: Bosch
| Code | What it means | Likely cause | Who fixes it |
|---|---|---|---|
| E01 / E02 | The lint filter is blocked and needs cleaning. | Lint build-up; E02 can also mean a control relay fault. | Try first |
| E03 | Condensate drain hose blocked or kinked. | Kinked or clogged drain hose. | Try first |
| E04 | The dryer is overloaded. | Too much laundry in the drum. | Try first |
| E12 | Limescale build-up in the heat pump. | Scale in the heat-pump system. | Technician |
| E16 | The door was opened during a cycle. | Door opened mid-cycle. | Try first |
| E63 | Heating element failure. | Failed heating element. | Technician |
| E06 / E08 / E09 / E24 / E25 / E28 / E36 / E90 | Electronic fault. | Control electronics or wiring. | Technician |
| DR | The door is not properly closed. | Door not shut, or a faulty door switch. | Try first |
| CrE | Time to run the appliance care program. | Maintenance reminder. | Try first |
Miele dryer error codes
Brand page: Miele
| Code | What it means | Likely cause | Who fixes it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean out airways | Fluff has built up in the airways. | Dirty lint filters or plinth filter. | Try first |
| F1 | Refrigerant temperature sensor short-circuited. | Heat-pump temperature sensor. | Technician |
| F41 | Electronic fault. | Electronic control module. | Technician |
| F50 | Drum overfull, or a software fault. | Overloaded drum; otherwise restart or call for service. | Try first |
| F55 | Laundry was not spun enough before drying. | Load too wet — spin at the highest speed first. | Try first |
| F66 | The fluff filters are soiled. | Lint build-up in the fluff filters. | Try first |
| Technical fault | A fault with no obvious cause. | Switch off and on; if it persists, it needs service. | Technician |
Speed Queen dryer error codes
Brand page: Speed Queen
| Code | What it means | Likely cause | Who fixes it |
|---|---|---|---|
| E OP | Thermistor circuit reads open (varies by model). | Failed thermistor or broken wiring. | Technician |
| E SH | Thermistor circuit reads shorted (varies by model). | Failed thermistor or pinched wiring. | Technician |
Midea family dryer error codes
| Code | What it means | Likely cause | Who fixes it |
|---|---|---|---|
| C9 | The control board (PCB) has failed. | Main control board — stop using the dryer. | Technician |
| E4 | Humidity sensor failed; timed cycles still work. | Humidity (moisture) sensor. | Technician |
| E5 | Temperature sensor failed. | Temperature sensor — stop using the dryer. | Technician |
Haier dryer error codes
Brand page: Haier
| Code | What it means | Likely cause | Who fixes it |
|---|---|---|---|
| E3 | Laundry is not drying (varies by model). | Heating or airflow problem, often a blocked vent. | Technician |
| E4 | Temperature sensor shorted or disconnected (varies by model). | Failed thermistor or wiring. | Technician |
| E5 | Heater circuit fault (varies by model). | Broken heating element or damaged high-limit thermostat. | Technician |
| F5 | High-limit thermostat circuit fault (varies by model). | Damaged high-limit thermostat or its wiring. | Technician |
Asko dryer error codes
Brand page: Asko
| Code | What it means | Likely cause | Who fixes it |
|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Condensate tank full or pump / hoses blocked (varies by model). | Condensate pump or drain tube blockage. | Try first |
| F2 | Maximum drying time reached (varies by model). | Lint in ducting, thermostat or heating element fault. | Try first |
| F3 | Thermistor fault (varies by model). | Failed thermistor. | Technician |
| F4 | Lint in the filter or condenser (varies by model). | Dirty lint filter or condenser. | Try first |
| F29 | Evaporator or its filter clogged (heat-pump models). | Dirty evaporator filter. | Try first |
| H1 | Humidity sensor error (varies by model). | Humidity sensor. | Technician |
| Clean Lint Filter | Poor airflow or temperature detected. | Lint build-up. | Try first |
Fisher & Paykel dryer error codes
Brand page: Fisher & Paykel
| Code | What it means | Likely cause | Who fixes it |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Inlet thermistor short circuit (varies by model). | Failed inlet thermistor or wiring. | Technician |
| E2 | Outlet thermistor short circuit (varies by model). | Failed outlet thermistor or wiring. | Technician |
| E3 | Inlet thermistor open circuit (varies by model). | Failed inlet thermistor or broken wire. | Technician |
| E4 | Outlet thermistor open circuit (varies by model). | Failed outlet thermistor or broken wire. | Technician |
| E7 | Drum failure (varies by model). | Broken belt, drum or motor drive problem. | Technician |
| E9 / EA | Moisture sensor rods shorted or open (varies by model). | Dirty or failed sensor rods or wiring. | Technician |
| Err2 | Condensate tank or pump fault (varies by model). | Float switch or condensate pump failure. | Technician |
| Err6 | Restricted airflow (varies by model). | Clogged lint filter or condenser. | Try first |
Hisense dryer error codes
Brand page: Hisense
| Code | What it means | Likely cause | Who fixes it |
|---|---|---|---|
| F06 | Motor stall. | Drum motor locked or failed. | Technician |
| F09 | Supply voltage too high or too low. | Household voltage out of range — check the breaker; wiring needs an electrician. | Try first |
| F10 | Motor phase fault. | Motor winding or motor drive fault. | Technician |
| F20 | Display board / Wi-Fi communication fault. | Wi-Fi module or display board. | Technician |
| F21 | Display panel and power board not communicating. | Board glitch — reset the power; if it returns, call for service. | Try first |
| F22 | Display, motor and power boards not communicating. | Board glitch — reset the power; if it returns, call for service. | Try first |
| F50 / F51 | Abnormal sensor reading. | Faulty sensor or sensor wiring. | Technician |
Brand pages
Error codes and common faults by brand
Each brand page has its code table plus the faults we see most on that brand.
FAQ
Dryer error code FAQ
Why is my dryer showing an error code?
The control board has detected something outside its normal range — a sensor reading, a heater that never warms up, a door that reads as open, or restricted airflow. The code tells a technician where to start.
Can I clear a dryer error code myself?
Many codes clear when you unplug the dryer (or switch off the breaker) for a few minutes. If the code comes back, the fault is real and needs fixing.
Which error codes can I fix myself?
Airflow codes (such as AF, FLO, d80/d90/d95, "Check vent") often clear after you clean the lint screen and vent. Door codes may be a latch that is not closing. Anything about heaters, thermistors, motors or boards needs a technician.
Do error codes mean the same thing on every model?
No. Codes vary between brands, model lines and years. Use this page as a guide, and tell us exactly what your display shows when you call.
Can't clear the code?
Tell us the brand, model and code. We'll diagnose it and give you a price before any repair.