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Kenmore Dryer error code

Kenmore Dryer Error F22

Disconnect power at circuit breaker.

Disconnect power at circuit breaker.

UnknownStart with 5-15 minutes of safe checks
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Kenmore dryer repair guide for error F22
Error codeF22Dryer

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

  1. 1
    Disconnect power at circuit breaker

    Disconnect power at circuit breaker.

  2. 2
    Remove rear access panel

    Remove rear access panel.

  3. 3
    Locate thermistor sensor wiring harness

    Locate thermistor sensor wiring harness.

A quick explanation

What does F22 mean?

Disconnect power at circuit breaker.

The answer you came for

How to fix Kenmore dryer error F22

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

  1. 1

    Disconnect power at circuit breaker

    Disconnect power at circuit breaker.

  2. 2

    Remove rear access panel

    Remove rear access panel.

  3. 3

    Locate thermistor sensor wiring harness

    Locate thermistor sensor wiring harness.

  4. 4

    Inspect wiring for damage, corrosion, or loose connections

    Inspect wiring for damage, corrosion, or loose connections.

  5. 5

    Test sensor resistance at various temperatures

    Test sensor resistance at various temperatures.

  6. 6

    Check continuity of sensor circuit from control board

    Check continuity of sensor circuit from control board.

  7. 7

    If sensor is faulty, replace thermistor assembly

    If sensor is faulty, replace thermistor assembly.

  8. 8

    If wiring is damaged, repair or replace wire

    If wiring is damaged, repair or replace wire harness section.

  9. 9

    Clean electrical contacts with contact cleaner

    Clean electrical contacts with contact cleaner.

  10. 10

    Restore power and test cool-down cycle operation

    Restore power and test cool-down cycle operation.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix Dryer Error Disconnect power at circuit breaker.Remove rear access panel.Locate thermistor sensor wiring harness.Inspect wiring for damage, corrosion, or loose connections.Test sensor resistance at various temperatures.Check continuity of sensor circuit from control board.If sensor is faulty, replace thermistor assembly.If wiring is damaged, repair or replace wire harness section.Clean electrical contacts with contact cleaner.Restore power and test cool-down cycle operation.

What to Check Next on This Kenmore Dryer Kenmore Dryer Error F22: Use the code or symptom as the starting clue, then confirm what the dryer actually does before ordering parts. Unplug the dryer before checking the heater, thermal fuse, thermostat, motor, belt, door switch, sensors, or control wiring. Clean the lint screen and confirm strong airflow through the full vent path before replacing heat or control parts. Check the door switch, drum movement, belt, rollers, moisture sensor bars, loose connectors, and signs of overheating. Run a timed-dry test after airflow corrections and note whether the failure is no start, no heat, weak airflow, long dry time, or control behavior. Replace a part only after the same symptom repeats and the complete Kenmore dryer model number confirms compatibility. If the issue returns after these checks, match replacement parts to the complete Kenmore dryer model number from the appliance tag. Kenmore models can be built by different manufacturers, so fit depends on the full model number. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases through links on this page.

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: WP3391270

Price noted in the current guide: $85

Why this part is shown: It is associated with Kenmore Dryer error F22 in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.

Compatibility varies by model. Confirm that the Amazon listing includes your complete dryer model number before ordering.

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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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