Fisher & Paykel Dryers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E1
The dryer will not start, beeps, and displays E1 shortly after pressing Start.
Thermistor (Exhaust Temperature Sensor) Fault
E10
The dryer displays E10 and will not start, often after a power surge or outage.
Main Control Board Fault / EEPROM Error
E11
The dryer displays E11 and will not start or stops shortly after starting, often on condensing models.
Condenser Pump / Water Level Fault (Condensing Dryer)
E12
The dryer displays E12, indicating poor drying performance, often on heat pump or condensing Fisher & Paykel dryers.
Condenser / Heat Exchanger Airflow Fault
E13
The dryer displays E13 and may stop mid-cycle, often on heat pump models.
Refrigerant System / Heat Pump Fault
E14
The dryer displays E14 and may not heat properly, often on heat pump or condensing models.
Inlet / Outlet Temperature Sensor Fault
E15
Dryer displays E15, may not start, or may shut down unexpectedly.
Overvoltage / Undervoltage Power Supply Fault
E16
Dryer displays E16, may not respond to button presses, or may behave erratically.
Touch Panel / Keypad Fault
E17
Dryer displays E17, often accompanied by loud noise or no drum movement.
Drum Motor Tachometer / Speed Feedback Fault
E18
Dryer displays E18, may stop mid-cycle, often on models with internal fan speed monitoring.
Blower Fan Speed / Fan Motor Fault
E19
Dryer displays E19, may not start, or may shut down quickly, often on models with humidity control.
Ambient Humidity / Environmental Sensor Fault
E2
The dryer stops mid-cycle and displays E2; the drum may feel excessively hot inside.
Exhaust Thermistor Overheat / Out-of-Range Fault
E20
Dryer displays E20, may not start, or may stop with a beeping alarm.
Internal Communication Fault (Main Control to Sub-Board)
E3
The dryer will not start or stops shortly after starting, displaying E3.
Outlet Thermostat / High-Limit Thermostat Fault
E4
The dryer does not heat; it runs normally, but clothes stay cold, and E4 is displayed.
Heater Element Circuit Fault
E5
Dryer stops and displays E5, may beep repeatedly; the drum may or may not be turning.
Motor Overload / Motor Temperature Fault
E6
Dryer will not start, E6 is displayed, or it stops shortly after starting with E6.
Door Switch / Door Lock Fault
E7
The dryer runs but the drum does not turn, or it attempts to start then stops with E7.
Drive Belt / Drum Rotation Fault
E8
The dryer stops and displays E8, and may have poor drying performance or long cycle times.
Moisture Sensor Circuit Fault
E9
The dryer will not start or randomly stops, E9 is displayed, sometimes accompanied by unresponsive buttons.
User Interface / Control Panel Communication Fault
Symptom
Burning smell or hot plastic odor coming from the dryer during use.
Overheating / Electrical or Lint Ignition Risk
Symptom
Dryer display and lights flicker or reset during operation
Intermittent Power / Control Voltage Drop
Symptom
Dryer display works but buttons are unresponsive or only some buttons work
Keypad / User Interface Failure
Symptom
Dryer door is difficult to close or pops open during cycle
Door Latch / Hinge Misalignment
Symptom
Dryer drum does not turn, but the motor can be heard humming or running.
Broken or Slipped Drive Belt
Symptom
Dryer interior light does not turn on when door is opened
Drum Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
Dryer makes a loud thumping or banging noise as the drum turns.
Out-of-Round Drum or Worn Drum Rollers
Symptom
Dryer makes loud squealing or screeching noises during operation.
Worn Drum Support Rollers / Idler Pulley
Symptom
Dryer produces a grinding or scraping noise during operation.
Drum Glide / Front Bearing Wear
Symptom
Dryer runs but clothes come out very wrinkled or creased.
Overdrying / Drum Reversal or Cool-Down Issue
Symptom
Dryer runs but does not heat; clothes remain damp or cold at the end of the cycle (no error code displayed).
No Heat / Heater Circuit Failure
Symptom
Dryer runs but timer does not advance; cycle runs indefinitely on auto-dry
Auto-Dry Control / Moisture Sensing Failure
Symptom
Dryer shuts off mid-cycle and will not restart until it cools down.
Overheating / Motor or Thermal Overload
Symptom
Dryer stops and displays a full water tank indicator (on condensing models), but the tank is empty or recently emptied.
Water Tank Level Detection Fault
Symptom
Dryer takes too long to dry clothes; multiple cycles are needed, but the heater appears to work.
Restricted Airflow / Venting Problem
Symptom
Dryer vibrates excessively or moves across the floor during operation.
Excessive Vibration / Installation Issue
Symptom
Dryer will not power on at all; no lights or display.
No Power / Main Supply Failure
Symptom
Dryer will not start at all; no drum movement, but lights and the display work.
Door Switch / Start Circuit Failure
Symptom
Musty or moldy smell on clothes after drying.
Odor / Lint and Moisture Accumulation
Symptom
Water leaking from under the dryer (condensing or heat pump models)
Condensate Leak / Drainage Problem
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
The dryer will not start, beeps, and displays E1 shortly after pressing Start.
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Thermistor (Exhaust Temperature Sensor) Fault | View Details |
| E10 |
The dryer displays E10 and will not start, often after a power surge or outage.
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Main Control Board Fault / EEPROM Error | View Details |
| E11 |
The dryer displays E11 and will not start or stops shortly after starting, often on condensing models.
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Condenser Pump / Water Level Fault (Condensing Dryer) | View Details |
| E12 |
The dryer displays E12, indicating poor drying performance, often on heat pump or condensing Fisher & Paykel dryers.
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Condenser / Heat Exchanger Airflow Fault | View Details |
| E13 |
The dryer displays E13 and may stop mid-cycle, often on heat pump models.
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Refrigerant System / Heat Pump Fault | View Details |
| E14 |
The dryer displays E14 and may not heat properly, often on heat pump or condensing models.
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Inlet / Outlet Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E15 |
Dryer displays E15, may not start, or may shut down unexpectedly.
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Overvoltage / Undervoltage Power Supply Fault | View Details |
| E16 |
Dryer displays E16, may not respond to button presses, or may behave erratically.
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Touch Panel / Keypad Fault | View Details |
| E17 |
Dryer displays E17, often accompanied by loud noise or no drum movement.
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Drum Motor Tachometer / Speed Feedback Fault | View Details |
| E18 |
Dryer displays E18, may stop mid-cycle, often on models with internal fan speed monitoring.
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Blower Fan Speed / Fan Motor Fault | View Details |
| E19 |
Dryer displays E19, may not start, or may shut down quickly, often on models with humidity control.
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Ambient Humidity / Environmental Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E2 |
The dryer stops mid-cycle and displays E2; the drum may feel excessively hot inside.
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Exhaust Thermistor Overheat / Out-of-Range Fault | View Details |
| E20 |
Dryer displays E20, may not start, or may stop with a beeping alarm.
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Internal Communication Fault (Main Control to Sub-Board) | View Details |
| E3 |
The dryer will not start or stops shortly after starting, displaying E3.
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Outlet Thermostat / High-Limit Thermostat Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
The dryer does not heat; it runs normally, but clothes stay cold, and E4 is displayed.
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Heater Element Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
Dryer stops and displays E5, may beep repeatedly; the drum may or may not be turning.
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Motor Overload / Motor Temperature Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
Dryer will not start, E6 is displayed, or it stops shortly after starting with E6.
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Door Switch / Door Lock Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
The dryer runs but the drum does not turn, or it attempts to start then stops with E7.
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Drive Belt / Drum Rotation Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
The dryer stops and displays E8, and may have poor drying performance or long cycle times.
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Moisture Sensor Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
The dryer will not start or randomly stops, E9 is displayed, sometimes accompanied by unresponsive buttons.
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User Interface / Control Panel Communication Fault | View Details |
| – |
Burning smell or hot plastic odor coming from the dryer during use.
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Overheating / Electrical or Lint Ignition Risk | View Details |
| – |
Dryer display and lights flicker or reset during operation
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Intermittent Power / Control Voltage Drop | View Details |
| – |
Dryer display works but buttons are unresponsive or only some buttons work
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Keypad / User Interface Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer door is difficult to close or pops open during cycle
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Door Latch / Hinge Misalignment | View Details |
| – |
Dryer drum does not turn, but the motor can be heard humming or running.
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Broken or Slipped Drive Belt | View Details |
| – |
Dryer interior light does not turn on when door is opened
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Drum Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer makes a loud thumping or banging noise as the drum turns.
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Out-of-Round Drum or Worn Drum Rollers | View Details |
| – |
Dryer makes loud squealing or screeching noises during operation.
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Worn Drum Support Rollers / Idler Pulley | View Details |
| – |
Dryer produces a grinding or scraping noise during operation.
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Drum Glide / Front Bearing Wear | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs but clothes come out very wrinkled or creased.
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Overdrying / Drum Reversal or Cool-Down Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs but does not heat; clothes remain damp or cold at the end of the cycle (no error code displayed).
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No Heat / Heater Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer runs but timer does not advance; cycle runs indefinitely on auto-dry
|
Auto-Dry Control / Moisture Sensing Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer shuts off mid-cycle and will not restart until it cools down.
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Overheating / Motor or Thermal Overload | View Details |
| – |
Dryer stops and displays a full water tank indicator (on condensing models), but the tank is empty or recently emptied.
|
Water Tank Level Detection Fault | View Details |
| – |
Dryer takes too long to dry clothes; multiple cycles are needed, but the heater appears to work.
|
Restricted Airflow / Venting Problem | View Details |
| – |
Dryer vibrates excessively or moves across the floor during operation.
|
Excessive Vibration / Installation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Dryer will not power on at all; no lights or display.
|
No Power / Main Supply Failure | View Details |
| – |
Dryer will not start at all; no drum movement, but lights and the display work.
|
Door Switch / Start Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Musty or moldy smell on clothes after drying.
|
Odor / Lint and Moisture Accumulation | View Details |
| – |
Water leaking from under the dryer (condensing or heat pump models)
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Condensate Leak / Drainage Problem | View Details |
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