Error codes
Dryer error codes
Dryer codes mostly point to airflow, temperature sensors and power supply. Airflow codes are a fire-safety warning, not a nuisance.
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Before trying anything: unplug the appliance (or switch off its breaker) and close the water or gas supply where it applies. Many codes clear after a one-minute power reset; if the same code comes back, the fault is real.
LG dryer codes
| Code | Usually means | What you can try |
|---|---|---|
| d80 / d90 / d95 | Vent restriction at roughly 80, 90 or 95%. | Clean the lint filter and the vent run to the outside; check the outside flap opens. |
| tE1 / tE2 | Temperature sensor (thermistor) fault. | Book a visit. |
| PS | Power supply: one leg of the 240 V supply is missing or the cord is wired incorrectly. | Check both breakers. If it persists, an electrician or our technician should check the cord. |
| HS | Humidity (moisture) sensor fault. | Clean the sensor bars inside the drum with rubbing alcohol. |
| dE | Door open or door switch fault. | Close the door firmly; book a visit if it persists. |
Samsung dryer codes
| Code | Usually means | What you can try |
|---|---|---|
| HE / hE / HC | Heating fault. | Clean the vent; if it persists with good airflow, book a visit. |
| tS / tO / t0 | Temperature sensor open or shorted. | Book a visit. |
| 9C1 / 9E | Supply voltage problem. | Check the breakers and the cord connection. |
| dE / dC | Door open or switch fault. | Close the door firmly. |
| Check Vent / Filter Check | Airflow restriction detected. | Clean the filter and the vent run. |
Whirlpool, Maytag & Kenmore dryer codes
| Code | Usually means | What you can try |
|---|---|---|
| F01 / F1E1 | Main control fault. | Unplug for a minute and retry; book a visit if it returns. |
| F22 / F23 / F3E1 | Exhaust temperature sensor open or shorted. | Book a visit. |
| F3E2 | Inlet temperature sensor fault. | Book a visit. |
| Check Vent / AF | Airflow restriction. | Clean the lint screen and the vent run. |
Code still showing?
Book a visit and tell us the code and the model number. The diagnostic is free when you go ahead with the repair.
Codes vary by model and year; your owner's manual is the final word. Brand names identify equipment; Northway is not affiliated with any manufacturer.