Whirlpool
All Whirlpool Dryer Error Codes
Every known Whirlpool dryer error code with plain-English explanations, difficulty ratings, and step-by-step DIY fix guides.
25 error codes
AF
The exhaust vent is restricted, causing poor airflow.
Moderate Fix
20–45 minutes
F1 E1
The main control board has detected an internal fault.
Professional Repair
30–60 minutes
F2 E1
The dryer's control board has detected a button on the user interface that appears to be stuck.
Easy Fix
15–30 minutes
F2 E2
The dryer's main control board has lost connection to the user interface control panel.
Moderate Repair
30–60 minutes
F3 E1
The exhaust temperature sensor is giving incorrect readings.
Advanced Fix
25–45 minutes
F3 E2
The dryer's moisture sensor has failed to register data for multiple consecutive loads.
Easy Fix
15–30 minutes
F3 E3
The dryer's inlet thermistor (temperature sensor) has failed or is reading out of range.
Moderate Repair
30–45 minutes
F4 E1
The dryer's main control board has detected a failure in the heating element relay circuit.
Advanced Repair
45–90 minutes
F4 E3
The dryer has detected that airflow through the exhaust vent system is too low for safe operation.
Easy Fix
20–45 minutes
F4 E4
The dryer is not receiving the proper 240-volt power supply needed for heating.
Moderate Repair
15–30 minutes
F6 E1
The dryer's main control board has lost communication with the user interface or motor control.
Moderate Repair
30–60 minutes
F6 E2
The dryer has detected that the installed control boards are not compatible with each other.
Moderate Repair
30–45 minutes
L2
The electric dryer is only receiving 120V instead of 240V.
Moderate Fix
5–15 minutes
PF
The dryer lost power during a cycle.
Easy Fix
1–5 minutes
F01
The dryer's main electronic control board has detected an internal failure.
Moderate-Advanced Repair
30–60 minutes
F02
The dryer has detected a stuck key or communication issue with the user interface control panel.
Moderate Repair
30–45 minutes
F1 E3
The main control board has detected a data integrity failure in its internal memory.
Moderate-Advanced Repair
30–60 minutes
F1 E5
The main control board has lost communication with one or more sub-systems.
Moderate-Advanced Repair
30–60 minutes
F2 E4
The dryer has detected a stuck or shorted key on the control panel keypad.
Moderate Repair
30–45 minutes
F2 E5
The main control board is receiving abnormal signals from the user interface keypad.
Moderate Repair
30–45 minutes
F3 E5
The dryer's moisture sensor strip is shorted or has an open circuit, preventing accurate dryness detection.
Moderate Repair
30–60 minutes
F5 E1
The dryer has detected the door switch is open while the door lock is engaged.
Moderate Repair
30–45 minutes
F70
The main control board and user interface control board have lost communication with each other.
Moderate-Advanced Repair
30–60 minutes
F73
The main control board has detected invalid EEPROM data, indicating a board-level failure.
Professional Repair
30–60 minutes
F9 E2
The dryer's control boards have detected a serial communication fault during operation.
Moderate-Advanced Repair
30–60 minutes