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Dryer error codes

If your dryer has a digital display, the dryer flashes an error code if something goes wrong.

Below are common error code tables for the most popular brands of dryers, along with an explanation of what the code means, possible repair parts you might need and DIY advice. You'll find Kenmore dryer error codes as well as codes listed for other popular dryer brands such as Whirlpool, GE, Maytag, Frigidaire and Samsung.

Visit Sears PartsDirect’s repair help section for more DIY advice for dryers, other major appliances, lawn and garden equipment, garage door openers, vacuum cleaners and more. To find the owner’s manual or a complete list of replacement parts for your appliance, search for your model number.

Error Codes by Brand

Kenmore

Kenmore 417 model dryer

Kenmore

Kenmore 796 model dryer

Haier

Haier HDY dryer

Maytag

Maytag Centennial dryer

Kenmore

Kenmore compact condensing dryer

Samsung

Samsung Heat Pump Ventless Dryer DV22N

Whirlpool

Whirlpool Cabrio dryer

Kenmore

Kenmore 796 model steam dryer

Whirlpool

Whirlpool electronic control model dryer

Samsung

Samsung Smart Care dryer

Maytag

Maytag Bravos dryer

Kenmore

Kenmore 110 series electronic control model dryer

Kenmore Elite

Kenmore Elite dryer

Whirlpool

Whirlpool Cabrio steam dryer

Bosch

Bosch dryer

Frigidaire

Frigidaire dryer

Electrolux

Electrolux compact condensing dryer

LG

LG dryer

Kenmore

Kenmore VMAX dryer

GE

GE GFD model dryer

LG

LG steam dryer

LG

LG hybrid dryer

Kenmore

Kenmore Oasis dryer

Whirlpool

Whirlpool Duet dryer

GE

GE CleanSpeak dryer

Whirlpool

Whirlpool Duet hybrid dryer

Maytag

Maytag Neptune dryer

Whirlpool

Whirlpool 2015 Cabrio dryer

Kenmore

Kenmore hybrid dryer

Samsung

Samsung dryer

Electrolux

Electrolux IQ-Touch dryer

Most common symptoms to help you fix your dryers

Choose a symptom to see related dryer repairs.

Main causes: bad gas valve coils, broken heating element, tripped safety thermostat or fuse, bad operating thermostat, c…

Main causes: clogged exhaust system, heating system failure, deposits on moisture sensor, control system failure…

Main causes: clogged exhaust vent, bad motor relay, loose dryer door catch, bad door switch, control system failure, fau…

Main causes: door switch failure, lack of power, broken belt, blown thermal fuse, bad drive motor, control system failur…

Main causes: damaged door strike, worn door catch…

Main causes: lack of electrical power, bad power cord, wiring failure, bad control board, blown thermal fuse, bad door s…

Main causes: bad timer or electronic control board, door switch failure…

Main causes: bad drum support roller, damaged idler pulley, broken blower fan blade, worn drum glide bearing, bad drive …

Most common repair guides to help fix your dryers

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your dryer.

How to replace an electronic control board in an electric dryer

How to replace an electronic control board in an electric dryer

The electronic control board manages the components and controls the cycle times in your electric dryer. Follow these st…

Repair time and Difficulty

 45 minutes or less
How to replace an igniter in a gas dryer

How to replace an igniter in a gas dryer

The igniter in a gas dryer glows white hot during the to light the gas that heats the air in the dryer. If the dryer air…

Repair time and Difficulty

 60 minutes or less
How to replace a dryer thermistor

How to replace a dryer thermistor

The thermistor senses the air temperature in the dryer. If your dryer overheats or doesn't heat at all, the thermistor …

Repair time and Difficulty

 30 minutes or less

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