Written by
Maren Coleman Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codehE
ApplianceDryer
Temperature out of range
hE stands for a heating error: the dryer is seeing a temperature that is either too low or too high. Whirlpool lists it for compact heat pump dryers.
Vented models in the same listing
Vented, non-heat-pump dryers fall under this entry too, and for them airflow is the thing to examine. A clogged lint screen or restricted vent often lies behind the code. Go through these points:
Inspect the duct to the outdoors for obstructions, kinks or squeezed sections.
Keep the exterior vent and exhaust clean.
Ample air flow is what makes dry time proper.
Related codes
tS: a thermistor problem, where temperatures are not reading correctly.
L2: low or no line voltage keeping the heater off.
If hE persists with a clear lint screen and vent, Whirlpool dryer repair can send someone across San Francisco and the Bay Area. Call (415) 687-4102 and say which parts you cleaned, plus the model number.
Model compatibility: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so hE 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
hE is a heating error where the temperature is too low or too high.
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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