What does AF mean on a Whirlpool dryer?

AF means the dryer detected an airflow restriction — the vent needs cleaning. It's a gift: AF triggers BEFORE the high-limit thermal fuse blows and BEFORE the heating element fails. Clean the vent run from dryer outlet to exterior cap ($185 add-on) and AF clears. Ignore it and the next code is HE — heater open.

What does L2 mean on a Whirlpool dryer?

L2 is low or no line voltage on one of the 240V legs — usually a half-tripped breaker (very common; the breaker looks ON but one leg has tripped). Flip the breaker fully OFF then back ON. If L2 returns, the outlet itself is corroded or a wire is loose — that's an electrician, not us.

What does F22 or F24 mean on a Whirlpool dryer?

F22 is the outlet thermistor (open/short); F24 is the inlet thermistor. Cheap sensor swaps — $225–$285 all-in. Often paired with a vent inspection because heat soak from vent restriction shortens thermistor life.

What does HE or E1 mean on a Whirlpool dryer?

HE (or E1 / E2 on legacy displays) means the heating element circuit is open — usually because the high-limit thermal fuse tripped from a restricted vent and then the element itself failed shortly after. Replace element + thermal fuse + thermistor AND clean the vent run. Repair $345–$485 plus optional $185 vent cleaning.

How much does Whirlpool dryer repair cost?

Most Whirlpool dryer repairs land $245–$485 all-in. Thermistor $225–$285. Door switch $225–$345. Heater + thermal fuse $345–$485 (add $185 vent cleaning). Gas valve coils $245–$345. Motor speed sensor $285–$425. Main control board $385–$525. The $149 trip fee is waived when you approve the repair.

Are Whirlpool, Maytag, and Kenmore dryer codes the same?

Yes — Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Kenmore Elite, and Amana dryers share the same control platforms. Fault codes (AF, L2, F01, F22, F24, F28, F30, HE) and many internal parts are cross-compatible.

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Whirlpool Dryer Error Codes F01, F22, F24, AF, L2 — What They Mean & How We Fix Them

Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Kenmore Elite, and Amana dryers share most fault codes. The ones our Twin Cities trucks see most are AF (airflow / vent restriction — the dryer is telling you the vent needs cleaning), F24 / F22 (thermistor faults), F28/F29 (communication or moisture sensor), and L2 (low voltage from a half-tripped breaker).

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Whirlpool Dryer Error Code Repair — Twin Cities — Quick Answer

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How to enter Whirlpool dryer diagnostic mode

Most Whirlpool / Maytag dryers built 2010+ (Cabrio, Duet, WED, MED, WGD, MGD) enter diagnostics with the cycle knob rotated: from any position, turn the knob clockwise 3 clicks, counter-clockwise 1 click, clockwise 1 click, counter-clockwise 1 click — pause — then press Start. The display shows software version and steps through heater, motor, moisture sensor, thermistor, and door switch tests. Some Duet front-load dryers use the 1-2-3, 1-2-3, 1-2-3 button-pattern entry (any 3 buttons not Start/Cancel). Stored codes display as F-codes after the test.

Most common Whirlpool dryer error codes

AF — Airflow restriction (the dryer measured outlet temp vs cycle time and decided the vent is plugged). Free fix when you clean the vent ($185 add-on). | L2 — Low or no line voltage on one leg of the 240V supply: usually a half-tripped breaker, sometimes a corroded outlet. Flip the breaker fully off then back on; if L2 returns, call an electrician for the outlet. | F01 — Main control board fault ($385–$525). | F22 — Outlet thermistor open or short ($225–$285). | F24 — Inlet thermistor open or short ($225–$285). | F25 — Drive motor speed sensor or motor ($285–$425). | F28 — Main control ↔ motor control communication error ($285–$485). | F29 — Moisture sensor wiring (drum strips) — clean strips first; sensor wiring second. | F30 — Restricted vent code on newer Cabrio platform (same as AF). | F31 — Motor speed fault. | HE / E1 / E2 — Heater open (electric) or thermistor open (legacy). | dF — Door fault — door not registering closed. | PF — Power failure — just resume. | EOL — End-of-load fault (cycle ended abnormally). | tS — Open thermistor (legacy).

Almost every AF / F30 fixes itself with a vent cleaning

Whirlpool / Maytag dryers measure outlet air temperature and cycle time, and throw AF or F30 when the math says the vent is restricted — BEFORE the high-limit thermal fuse trips. That's a gift. Clean the vent run from the dryer outlet to the exterior cap before you replace any parts. Add-on dryer-vent cleaning is $185 on most Twin Cities homes. If you ignore AF, the next code is HE (blown heater after the thermal fuse trips) and the repair triples.

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Whirlpool dryer repair in the Twin Cities

We stock Whirlpool heating elements, thermal fuses, high-limit thermostats, thermistors, moisture sensors, door switches, gas valve coils, igniters, drum rollers and belts, motor speed sensors, and the common main control boards on the truck. Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Kenmore Elite, and Amana parts are largely cross-compatible. About 84% of Whirlpool dryer repairs finish first visit. Flat $149 trip fee, waived on approval. 1-year written warranty.

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Same-day service routes through every Minneapolis ZIP — no separate trip charge anywhere inside city limits.

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Uptown
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Near North
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ECCO
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Lake of the Isles
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ZIP codes

55401, 55402, 55403, 55404, 55405, 55406, 55407, 55408, 55409, 55410, 55411, 55412, 55413, 55414, 55415, 55416, 55417, 55418, 55419, 55454, 55455

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Drive times from our Minneapolis hub

Same-day windows are based on truck position at the time you call. The matrix below reflects typical mid-day response from our 222 E Hennepin hub.

City	Drive time	Same-day cutoff
Minneapolis (city)	0–20 min	Daily, call before 2pm
St. Paul	15–25 min	Daily, call before 2pm
Edina	15–20 min	Daily, call before 2pm
Bloomington	20–25 min	Daily, call before 1pm
Eden Prairie	20–30 min	Daily, call before 1pm
Maple Grove	20–30 min	Daily, call before 1pm
Plymouth	20–25 min	Daily, call before 1pm
Roseville	15–20 min	Daily, call before 2pm
Woodbury	25–35 min	Daily, call before 12pm
Golden Valley	10–15 min	Daily, call before 2pm

FAQ

Minneapolis questions, answered

What does AF mean on a Whirlpool dryer?
AF means the dryer detected an airflow restriction — the vent needs cleaning. It's a gift: AF triggers BEFORE the high-limit thermal fuse blows and BEFORE the heating element fails. Clean the vent run from dryer outlet to exterior cap ($185 add-on) and AF clears. Ignore it and the next code is HE — heater open.
What does L2 mean on a Whirlpool dryer?
L2 is low or no line voltage on one of the 240V legs — usually a half-tripped breaker (very common; the breaker looks ON but one leg has tripped). Flip the breaker fully OFF then back ON. If L2 returns, the outlet itself is corroded or a wire is loose — that's an electrician, not us.
What does F22 or F24 mean on a Whirlpool dryer?
F22 is the outlet thermistor (open/short); F24 is the inlet thermistor. Cheap sensor swaps — $225–$285 all-in. Often paired with a vent inspection because heat soak from vent restriction shortens thermistor life.
How do I enter Whirlpool dryer diagnostic mode?
Cycle knob: clockwise 3 clicks, counter-clockwise 1, clockwise 1, counter-clockwise 1, pause, press Start. The dryer cycles through heater, motor, moisture sensor, thermistor, and door switch tests. Some Duet front-loaders use the button-pattern entry (any 3 non-Start buttons in 1-2-3, 1-2-3, 1-2-3 pattern).
What does HE or E1 mean on a Whirlpool dryer?
HE (or E1 / E2 on legacy displays) means the heating element circuit is open — usually because the high-limit thermal fuse tripped from a restricted vent and then the element itself failed shortly after. Replace element + thermal fuse + thermistor AND clean the vent run. Repair $345–$485 plus optional $185 vent cleaning.
How much does Whirlpool dryer repair cost?
Most Whirlpool dryer repairs land $245–$485 all-in. Thermistor $225–$285. Door switch $225–$345. Heater + thermal fuse $345–$485 (add $185 vent cleaning). Gas valve coils $245–$345. Motor speed sensor $285–$425. Main control board $385–$525. The $149 trip fee is waived when you approve the repair.
Are Whirlpool, Maytag, and Kenmore dryer codes the same?
Yes — Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Kenmore Elite, and Amana dryers share the same control platforms. Fault codes (AF, L2, F01, F22, F24, F28, F30, HE) and many internal parts are cross-compatible.

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