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Dryer Error Codes
106 error codes across 14 brands
Dryer error codes most commonly indicate airflow restrictions, heating element failures, or thermistor faults. Many codes — especially LG D-codes and Samsung DC codes — clear with basic maintenance like duct cleaning.
This page tracks 106 dryer error codes across 14 brands , most commonly involving sensor (30), heating (14), airflow (14). About 106 can usually be diagnosed and fixed at home, while 41 signal serious faults that warrant a professional. Typical repair costs range from $0 for simple DIY fixes to $520 for professional component replacement. Pick your brand below for the exact meaning, likely causes, and step-by-step fix for each code.
S
Samsung
19 error codes
tE Thermistor (temperature sensor) failure
HE Heater fault — drum not heating or overheating
OD Vent blockage detected
bE2 Button error — a control-panel key is stuck
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L
LG
20 error codes
D80 Duct blockage detected — exhaust duct 80% blocked
D90 Duct blockage detected — exhaust duct 90% blocked
D95 Duct blockage detected — exhaust duct 95% blocked
F9 Thermistor failure — temperature sensor not reading
+16 more codes →
W
Whirlpool
18 error codes
F01 Main control board failure
F22 Outlet thermistor failure
F30 Restricted airflow — vent blockage
F26 Drive motor failure
+14 more codes →
G
GE Appliances
8 error codes
E1 Thermistor open — temperature sensor failure
E3 Outlet thermistor shorted — exhaust temperature sensor failure
E4 High-limit thermostat tripped — overheating detected
E8 Inlet thermistor failure — intake temperature sensor
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K
KitchenAid
2 error codes
F01 Main control board EEPROM error
F70 Communication failure between main control and user interface
F
Frigidaire
2 error codes
E11 Control board failure
E64 Heating element failure
M
Maytag
15 error codes
F01 Electronic control board failure
F22 Outlet thermistor (temperature sensor) failure
F06 Drive motor failure — drum not turning
AF Restricted airflow — blocked vent (safety shutdown)
+11 more codes →
K
Kenmore
8 error codes
F01 Main electronic control board failure
F02 Keypad / user interface stuck button fault
F22 Outlet thermistor failure — reading open
F23 Outlet thermistor failure — reading shorted
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E
Electrolux
8 error codes
E61 Insufficient heating — dryer not reaching temperature
E64 Heating element failure — open circuit
E62 NTC temperature sensor failure
E01 Door lock / safety circuit fault — dryer will not start
+4 more codes →
M
Miele
2 error codes
F66 Heating fault — heater circuit shut down
F53 Drum drive speed sensor fault
S
Speed Queen
2 error codes
E1 Heating error — dryer not heating correctly
E3 Thermistor failure — temperature sensor fault
A
Amana
2 error codes
F01 Control board failure
F22 Outlet thermistor failure
F
Fisher & Paykel
0 error codes
H
Haier
0 error codes