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Dryer
Error Code

The display shows letters and numbers, or the lights blink in a pattern, and the dryer stops or will not start.

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  • 5 questions that narrow it
  • 5 causes, cheapest first

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What it
usually means.

An error code is the dryer telling you which check failed: air did not flow, heat did not rise or would not stop rising, a sensor stopped answering, the door read as open, or on a ventless dryer the water had nowhere to go. The same characters mean different things on different makes, and many dryers also display codes that are reminders rather than failures, such as a clogged vent warning or a full water container. The exact code, with the model number from the label inside the door frame, is what makes it useful.

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Answer these first

01

What exactly does the display show, including letters, numbers and any dashes?
02

Does the code come back after you reset the dryer?
03

Did the code appear at start, partway through, or at the end of the cycle?
04

Is the dryer heating, turning, or doing nothing when the code shows?
05

What is the model number on the label inside the door frame or on the back?

Check these
before you book.

Dryer error code: 5 checks, and none of them costs anything.

01

Write down the code exactly as it appears, including letters that look like numbers.

02

Find the model number on the label inside the door frame or on the back panel.

03

Clean the lint screen and check airflow outside, since airflow codes are common.

Also worth checking

  • Unplug the dryer or switch off its breaker for five minutes and see if the code returns.
  • Look up the code in the owner's manual; some codes are reminders, not failures.

How soon does it need a visit?

Most codes are not urgent. If a code appears with a burning smell, a hot cabinet or a gas smell, follow those steps instead: stop the dryer, cut the power, and for gas leave the house and call the gas utility from outside.

The causes,
cheapest first.

5 things dryer error code turns out to be, from restricted airflow warning to motor or communication code.

The cost guide
  1. 01 low

    Restricted airflow warning

    Many dryers watch exhaust temperature and warn when the vent is restricted. It is one of the most common codes and a reason to clean the vent.

    Fixed by vent cleaning and inspection See dryer vent clogged
  2. 02 low to moderate

    Heating or thermistor code

    The control saw heat that did not rise, rose too high, or a thermistor reading that made no sense.

    Fixed by thermal fuse and thermostat repair See dryer not heating
  3. 03 low

    Door or lock code

    The door switch read as open when the control expected it closed.

    Fixed by door switch and latch repair See dryer door won't latch
  4. 04 low to moderate

    Water container or pump code

    On a ventless dryer, a full container or a pump that cannot move water stops the cycle.

    Fixed by ventless condenser and pump repair See dryer leaking water
  5. 05 moderate

    Motor or communication code

    The control lost track of the drum motor, or the boards stopped talking to each other, even with the parts intact.

    Fixed by controls and sensors
  6. What it costs

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The makes
it happens on.

14 makes on this site; dryer error code can show up on any of them. Each mark opens that make's own page.

All 14 brands

Dryer Error Code,
where we come out.

9 metros, each with its own page.

All service areas

Tampa BayFL · 31 areas

OrlandoFL · 30 areas

Miami / South FloridaFL · 47 areas

New York MetroNY · 75 areas

HoustonTX · 36 areas

ChicagoIL · 50 areas

Los AngelesCA · 95 areas

San DiegoCA · 31 areas

San Francisco Bay AreaCA · 74 areas

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Questions about
dryer error code.

The code went away after a reset. Do I still need a repair?
Maybe not. A single code after an outage can be a one-time glitch. If it returns, especially at the same point in the cycle, the check that failed is still failing.
Can the same code mean different things on different dryers?
Yes. Codes are not standard across makes, and even one maker changes them between model families. The model number is what ties a code to its meaning.
My dryer has no display. Can it still show a code?
Many do, through a pattern of blinking indicator lights. Count the blinks and note which lights flash; the pattern stands in for the code.
Is a vent warning code something I can ignore?
No. It means the dryer measured restricted airflow, which is the same condition that leads to long drying times, blown thermal fuses and lint fires.

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