Whirlpool Dryer Repair Service

Whirlpool suggests running an empty heated Timed Dry cycle for 5 minutes and feeling inside, and making sure Air Only or Air Fluff isn’t selected. On electric dryers, check both breakers, because one runs the motor and the other the heater. On gas dryers, the shutoff valve is open when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe. If there is still no heat, the element, thermal fuse, igniter or gas valve needs repair. See Whirlpool’s not heating checks (opens in a new tab).

Restricted airflow is the most common cause. Whirlpool recommends rigid or semi-rigid metal vent, notes that many dryers perform best under 35 feet of equivalent vent length, and says to clean the vent every 1 to 2 years. Overloading and the EcoBoost option also lengthen drying. If the vent is clear and loads still take two cycles, the heater or burner may be weak.

Whirlpool says AF and the Check Vent light mean restricted airflow: the lint screen or vent is clogged, or the vent is crushed, kinked or has too many turns. The dryer keeps running, but drying takes longer. Our AF and F4E3 guide covers the checks.

Whirlpool lists F3E1 under the exhaust thermistor, the sensor that reads the exhaust temperature. Whirlpool’s fix is to switch off the breakers for 1 minute, restore power and run a Timed Dry cycle. If the code returns, the thermistor or its wiring needs testing. See our F3E1 guide.

Whirlpool says L2 means low or no line voltage, which can keep the heater from turning on. Check both breakers or fuses and confirm the cord is installed correctly. If L2 stays on, Whirlpool recommends a qualified electrician for the home’s power supply.

Switch off the dryer’s breakers for 1 minute (Whirlpool says 5 minutes for some codes), turn them back on, start a Timed Dry cycle and watch it for a minute. A reset clears a control glitch, but it won’t fix a failed heater, belt or sensor.

Yes. ALAS cleans dryer vents as well as repairing dryers, which helps when AF, Check Vent or F4E3 codes and long drying times come from a clogged duct. Whirlpool itself says to have the entire home vent run cleaned when the Check Vent warning keeps returning.

Usually, yes. Elements, thermal fuses, igniters, belts and rollers are single-part repairs that cost far less than a new dryer. A worn drum or bearing, or several major failures on an older dryer, is when replacement may make more sense.

ALAS is an independent repair company, not a Whirlpool authorized service provider, so warranty claims go through Whirlpool (warranty information (opens in a new tab)). We repair Whirlpool dryers that are out of warranty or that you choose to have repaired independently.

Stop using the dryer if it smells hot or burning. Otherwise, clean the lint screen, check that the vent behind the dryer isn’t crushed, and note any code and the model number. If you smell gas, leave the home and call your gas utility or 911 from outside.

We repair Whirlpool dryers across Dallas–Fort Worth, including Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Dallas, Richardson, Coppell, Southlake, Keller and Grapevine. Enter your ZIP code in the service area section to check coverage.