Whirlpool Dryer Error Code F29
F29 on a Whirlpool dryer usually means: A moisture sensor fault was detected. On a Whirlpool Dryer, code F29 points to the moisture sensor.
Fix it fast: Reset and clean the moisture sensor strips. Full ranked steps below.
- Likely part
- moisture sensor
- Fault type
- sensor
How to fix F29 — ranked steps
Try these in order. Stop when the code clears.
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1 Reset and clean the moisture sensor strips
Easy- Cut power for five minutes, clean the lint screen and wipe residue off the moisture sensor strips near the lint-screen opening, then run a short cycle; if F29 returns, a technician should test the moisture sensor, its wiring and the control board's sensor input.
Other Whirlpool Dryer codes
An "F1E3" code in the display indicates there may be an issue with the control unit or the associated wiring. On a Whirlpool Dryer, code F1E3 points to the sensor.
A "F1E5" code in the display indicates there may be an issue with the control unit or the associated wiring. On a Whirlpool Dryer, code F1E5 points to the sensor.
An "F2E4" code in the display indicates there may be an issue with the user interface or the associated wiring. On a Whirlpool Dryer, code F2E4 points to the sensor.
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.
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