Whirlpool Dryer Error Code F26
F26 on a Whirlpool dryer usually means: A motor drive fault was detected. On a Whirlpool Dryer, code F26 points to the drive motor.
Fix it fast: Reset, then have the motor drive checked. Full ranked steps below.
- Likely part
- drive motor
- Fault type
- motor
How to fix F26 — ranked steps
Try these in order. Stop when the code clears.
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1 Reset, then have the motor drive checked
Pro only- Cut power for five minutes, make sure the door is fully closed and latched, and start a timed dry cycle; if F26 returns, a technician should test the drive motor, drive belt, motor wiring and the control board's motor output.
Other Whirlpool Dryer codes
There may be a problem with the motor, control, or the associated wiring. On a Whirlpool Dryer, code F7E1 points to the drive motor.
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 heating element fault was detected. On a Whirlpool Dryer, code F20 points to the heating element.
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