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Amana Dryer error code

Amana Dryer Error TS-T5

Thermistor error. This indicates a problem with the temperature sensor.

Thermistor error. This indicates a problem with the temperature sensor.

HardStart with 5-15 minutes of safe checks
✅ WORTH FIXINGParts under $100
Amana dryer repair guide for error TS-T5
Error codeTS-T5Dryer

Try these first

Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.

  1. 1
    SAFETY FIRST

    SAFETY FIRST: Disconnect the dryer from the wall outlet to prevent any electrical shock.

  2. 2
    ACCESS THE THERMISTOR

    ACCESS THE THERMISTOR: On most Amana dryers, you will need to remove the rear panel. Use a quarter-inch nut driver or a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws holding the panel in place.

  3. 3
    LOCATE THE THERMISTOR

    LOCATE THE THERMISTOR: The thermistor is a small, white, plastic sensor located on the blower housing, which is typically found on the lower right side of the dryer's rear.

A quick explanation

What does TS-T5 mean?

Thermistor error. This indicates a problem with the temperature sensor.

The answer you came for

How to fix Amana dryer error TS-T5

Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.

  1. 1

    SAFETY FIRST

    SAFETY FIRST: Disconnect the dryer from the wall outlet to prevent any electrical shock.

  2. 2

    ACCESS THE THERMISTOR

    ACCESS THE THERMISTOR: On most Amana dryers, you will need to remove the rear panel. Use a quarter-inch nut driver or a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws holding the panel in place.

  3. 3

    LOCATE THE THERMISTOR

    LOCATE THE THERMISTOR: The thermistor is a small, white, plastic sensor located on the blower housing, which is typically found on the lower right side of the dryer's rear.

  4. 4

    REMOVE THE OLD THERMISTOR

    REMOVE THE OLD THERMISTOR: Disconnect the two wires attached to the thermistor. Then, remove the single screw that holds the thermistor in place and carefully pull it out.

  5. 5

    INSTALL THE NEW THERMISTOR

    INSTALL THE NEW THERMISTOR: Position the new thermistor (Part WP8577274) in the same location as the old one and secure it with the screw. Reconnect the two wires to the terminals on the new thermistor.

  6. 6

    REASSEMBLE THE DRYER

    REASSEMBLE THE DRYER: Carefully replace the rear panel and secure it with the screws you removed earlier.

  7. 7

    Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes,

    Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix TS / T5 Error (Step-by-Step) SAFETY FIRST: Disconnect the dryer from the wall outlet to prevent any electrical shock.ACCESS THE THERMISTOR: On most Amana dryers, you will need to remove the rear panel. Use a quarter-inch nut driver or a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws holding the panel in place.LOCATE THE THERMISTOR: The thermistor is a small, white, plastic sensor located on the blower housing, which is typically found on the lower right side of the dryer's rear.REMOVE THE OLD THERMISTOR: Disconnect the two wires attached to the thermistor. Then, remove the single screw that holds the thermistor in place and carefully pull it out.INSTALL THE NEW THERMISTOR: Position the new thermistor (Part WP8577274) in the same location as the old one and secure it with the screw. Reconnect the two wires to the terminals on the new thermistor.REASSEMBLE THE DRYER: Carefully replace the rear panel and secure it with the screws you removed earlier.Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.

What to Check Next on This Amana Dryer Focused repair path: dryer airflow, heating, sensor, motor, door switch, belt, and control checks. Do not treat a returning fault as a reset-only problem; use the point in the cycle where the fault appears to choose the next check. Disconnect power before inspection, then clear the lint screen, blower area, vent run, and exterior hood before replacing heat parts. Confirm whether the dryer starts, tumbles, heats, and advances through the cycle; the missing function narrows the repair path. For heat faults, inspect airflow first, then the thermal fuse, thermistor, element or gas ignition path, wiring, and control output. For start or tumble faults, check the door switch, belt switch, motor circuit, harness, and control connections before ordering parts. Check, inspect, clean, test, measure, remove, reconnect, clear, and replace parts only when the symptom supports that path. If these checks point toward a part, verify the complete Amana model number from the appliance tag before ordering. Similar error wording can use different valves, sensors, pumps, motors, heaters, locks, switches, fans, or control boards depending on the exact model.

If the code comes back

Do not keep replacing parts based only on the code. Repeat the safe checks above. If the fault remains, stop and arrange qualified service rather than ordering from the code alone.

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

Part listed in the current guide

OEM candidate: WP8577274

Price noted in the current guide: $18-$27

Why this part is shown: It is associated with Amana Dryer error TS-T5 in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.

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Safety first

Disconnect power before opening panels or touching internal parts.

When to stop
  • Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
  • Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
  • Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.

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