Written by
Maren Coleman Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF3E4
ApplianceDryer
The F3E4 code has two entries at Whirlpool, so start by identifying your tower.
Compact ventless laundry tower, dryer section: Temperature Range.
Standard laundry tower, dryer and washer sections: the motor sensor is the potential cause.
Resetting a standard tower
Whirlpool compares the reset to restarting a computer. Cut the dryer control off from its power source for one minute, restore power and look for the code again. The washer control is left without power for 5 minutes.
A code that comes back means scheduling a technician visit.
If F3E4 will not go away, San Francisco owners can ring (415) 687-4102 about Whirlpool Whirlpool dryer repair. Have the tower model number and the outcome of your reset ready.
Model compatibility: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so F3E4 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
F3E4 is Temperature Range on compact ventless towers and a motor sensor cause on standard laundry towers.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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