You load a damp pile of freshly washed laundry into your Kenmore dryer, waiting for it to spin and dry your clothes. Instead, you hear a few beeps and see the F1 (or F01) error code. The worst part is that your wet clothes are stuck in a dryer that can’t dry them.
The Kenmore dryer error code F1 indicates that something has gone wrong with the thermistor, and it needs to be repaired. There are several methods of diagnosing this error code and solutions, Jacob Dillard, an engineer at Appliance Repair Expert, will tell us about it.
Ensure your dryer is unplugged if it’s an electric one or that the gas is turned off if it’s a gas dryer. The thermistor is located above the blower housing and behind the lint duct housing. To get to the thermistor, take off the panel with a putty knife, take the lint screen out of the lint duct housing, and detach the housing for the lint duct.
Disconnect any wires that connect the thermistor to the dryer. Vacuum any dust that may be interfering with the internal temperature measurement. The screws that attach the thermistor to the device can be removed using a 1/4-inch wrench.
You may use a multimeter to determine if your thermistor reading is the source of Kenmore dryer error codes. Set the ohms setting on your multimeter. One meter probe should be placed on each of the thermistor’s wire terminals. A Kenmore dryer should test approximately 10,000 ohms at normal temperature. The thermistor is malfunctioning if the resistance temperature is significantly higher or lower. For more information on thermistor resistance as it relates to temperature, please refer to the troubleshooting guide.
| Temperature, F | Resistance, K Ohms |
|---|---|
| 50 | 19.9 |
| 60 | 15.3 |
| 70 | 11.9 |
| 80 | 9.2 |
| 90 | 7.4 |
| 100 | 5.7 |
| 110 | 4.7 |
| 120 | 3.7 |
| 130 | 3.1 |
| 140 | 2.5 |
The resistance of most thermistors decreases as they heat up with a heat gun or a hair dryer. If there is no change in Ohms of resistance – the thermistor is defective and needs to be replaced.
Check your warranty to see if it covers any components. If you have to pay out of pocket, it is better to replace the component with the manufacturer.
Since you tested the defective thermistor earlier, all you need to do now is screw the new thermistor into the case and reconnect the wires. The wires can be inserted into any of the paddle connectors.
Replace the lint duct housing and the control panel in reverse order. Reconnect the dryer to the wall or turn on the gas valve.
Your dryer should begin to tumble and operate properly. If not, you’ll need to do some additional Kenmore dryer troubleshooting.
If you have questions or find it difficult to repair your dryer on your own, Appliance Repair Expert is ready to come to your aid instantly and provide a warranty on the work performed. We look forward to your call!
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