Kenmore
All Kenmore Dryer Error Codes
Every known Kenmore dryer error code with plain-English explanations, difficulty ratings, and step-by-step DIY fix guides.
25 error codes
AF
The dryer has detected restricted airflow through the exhaust vent.
Moderate Fix
30–60 minutes
d80
The dryer's exhaust vent is approximately 80% blocked.
Moderate Fix
30–60 minutes
d90
The dryer's exhaust vent is approximately 90% blocked — near-complete blockage.
Advanced Fix
45–90 minutes
E1
The temperature sensing thermistor has failed or is reading incorrectly.
Moderate Fix
30–60 minutes
F1
The main electronic control board has malfunctioned.
Advanced Fix
45–90 minutes
F2 E1
A button on the control panel is stuck or the keypad membrane is shorted.
Moderate Fix
20–45 minutes
PF
The dryer lost power during an active drying cycle.
Easy Fix
5–10 minutes
F01
The main electronic control board has failed.
Professional
30–60 minutes
F02
A button on the keypad is stuck or the user interface control has failed.
Moderate
15–30 minutes
F22
The outlet temperature sensor has an open circuit.
Advanced
30–45 minutes
F24
The inlet temperature sensor has a short circuit.
Advanced
30–45 minutes
F28
The moisture sensor that detects clothes dryness has failed.
Moderate
20–30 minutes
F30
The exhaust vent system is restricted, reducing airflow.
Moderate
30–60 minutes
F31
The second leg of the 240-volt power supply is too low.
Moderate
5–15 minutes
F70
The main control board and user interface board cannot communicate.
Advanced
30–45 minutes
F2 E3
The exhaust thermistor (temperature sensor) has an open circuit.
Moderate DIY Repair
20–40 minutes
F2 E4
The exhaust thermistor is reading a short circuit (resistance too low).
Moderate DIY Repair
20–40 minutes
F3 E1
The drum inlet thermistor (temperature sensor) has an open circuit.
Moderate DIY Repair
20–40 minutes
F3 E2
The drum inlet thermistor is reading a short circuit.
Moderate DIY Repair
20–40 minutes
F4 E1
The dryer has detected restricted exhaust airflow.
Moderate DIY Repair
15–60 minutes
F4 E3
The heating element relay on the control board is stuck in the on position.
Professional Repair Recommended
30–45 minutes
F6 E1
The user interface board and main control board cannot communicate.
Moderate-Advanced Repair
25–45 minutes
F6 E2
The dryer is not receiving the correct voltage from the electrical supply.
Moderate-Advanced Repair
15–30 minutes
F1 E1
The main control board has detected an internal hardware fault.
Moderate-Advanced Repair
25–40 minutes
F5 E1
The dryer door switch is not detecting a closed door.
Easy DIY Fix
10–25 minutes