Kenmore tumble dryers fault codes
Every Kenmore tumble dryers fault code we have documented, with what it means. Pick yours to see causes, checks and the parts involved.
● 66 codes documented
Kenmore uses 66 fault codes on its tumble dryers, shown on the display when the machine stops — among them E1, E10, E13, E24, E3. Each one points to a specific part: on this page you find them all, with what they mean.
How to read the code on the display
On most Kenmore appliances the code appears on the display when the cycle stops, or is spelled out by a sequence of blinking lights.
Write the code down before switching off: many machines clear it when unplugged, and without the code the fault has to be found from scratch.
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All Kenmore codes
66 codes, in order. Click one to open its page.
| CODE | WHAT IT MEANS |
|---|---|
| E1 | Thermistor failure |
| E10 | Electronic control board communication error |
| E13 | Drain pump failure |
| E24 | Thermistor error |
| E3 | User interface control panel and main electronic control board mismatch |
| E4A | Long dry time |
| E59 | No drive motor tachometer signal |
| E5A | Overheated inverter board |
| E5C | Voltage supply is too high (above 240 volts) |
| E5F | Inverter board failed to start the drive motor |
| E5H | Motor voltage is too low (below 100 volts) |
| E68 | Stuck key on the electronic control board |
| E8C | Frequent high-limit thermostat trips |
| EAF | Electronic control board failure |
| EE | Main control board failure |
| EX53 | Motor sensing circuit error |
| Ex51 | Drive motor failure |
| Ex52 | Drive motor thermal cut-out tripped |
| Ex54 | Jammed drive motor |
| Ex62 | Shorted compressor |
| Ex63 | Compressor not operating |
| Ex64 | Compressor sensor circuit failure |
| Ex71 | Temperature sensor failure |
| Ex91 | User interface communication failure |
| Ex9E | One or more user interface buttons don't work |
| ExH1 | Incoming power supply frequency out of limits |
| ExH2 | Power supply voltage too high (above 130 VAC) |
| ExH3 | Power supply voltage too low (below 100 VAC) |
| F-01 | Main electronic control board failure |
| F-02 | User interface keypad failure |
| F-22 | Exhaust thermistor failure |
| F-23 | Exhaust thermistor failure |
| F-26 | Drive motor failure |
| F-28 | Moisture sensor failure |
| F-31 | Low L2 voltage |
| F-40 | Communication error between the main electronic control board and the blower motor control board |
| F-41 | Blower motor failure |
| F-44 | Blower motor control board failure |
| F-45 | Blower motor speed sensor failure |
| F-46 | Blower motor failure |
| F1 E1 | Motor relay stuck on the electronic control board |
| F1 E3 | Wrong electronic control board installed |
| F2 E1 | Stuck button |
| F3 E1 | Exhaust thermistor failure |
| F3 E2 | Moisture sensor failure |
| F3 E3 | Inlet thermistor failure |
| F4 E3 | Airflow restriction |
| F4 E4 | Voltage supply error |
| F:01 | Main electronic control board failure |
| F:02 | Keypad/user interface failure |
| F:20 | Heater relay failure |
| F:22 | Outlet thermistor failure |
| F:23 | Outlet thermistor failure |
| F:24 | Inlet thermistor failure |
| F:25 | Inlet thermistor failure |
| F:28 | Moisture sensor failure |
| F:30 | Restricted airflow |
| PF | Power failure |
| PS | Power supply error |
| dE | Door switch error |
| tE1 | Thermistor failure |
| tE3 | Heater thermistor failure |
| tE4 | Steam generator thermistor failure |
| tE5 | Compressor inlet thermistor failure |
| tE6 | Compressor outlet thermistor failure |
| tE7 | Evaporator inlet thermistor failure |