Whirlpool Dryer Error Code F20
F20 on a Whirlpool dryer usually means: A heating element fault was detected. On a Whirlpool Dryer, code F20 points to the heating element.
Fix it fast: Reset, then have the heating circuit checked. Full ranked steps below.
- Likely part
- heating element
- Fault type
- heating
How to fix F20 — ranked steps
Try these in order. Stop when the code clears.
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1 Reset, then have the heating circuit checked
Pro only- Cut power for about five minutes, restore it and start a timed dry cycle; if F20 returns, a technician should test the heating element, thermal fuse and high-limit thermostat, the heating-circuit wiring and the control board's heater output.
Other Whirlpool Dryer codes
Exhaust Thermistor Power unit down by turning off the circuit breaker(s) for one (1) minute. On a Whirlpool Dryer, code F3E1 points to the thermistor.
Restricted airflow. On a Whirlpool Dryer, code AF points to the fan.
The primary control board failed. On a Whirlpool Dryer, code F01 points to the control board.
The keypad or user interface failed. On a Whirlpool Dryer, code F02 points to the keypad.
A door lock fault was detected. On a Whirlpool Dryer, code F06 points to the door lock.
A communication fault was detected. On a Whirlpool Dryer, code F24 points to the control board.
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