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Amana Dryer error code

Amana Dryer Error F02

Indicates a potential issue with the oven temperature sensor, the control, or the associated wiring.

Indicates a potential issue with the oven temperature sensor, the control, or the associated wiring.

Updated Aug 18, 2026
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Amana dryer repair guide for error F02
Error codeF02Dryer

Try these first

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

  1. 1
    Check 1

    Unplug the dryer or turn off the circuit breaker for 5 minutes.

  2. 2
    Check 2

    Restore power and try starting a new cycle.

  3. 3
    Check 3

    If the code persists, professional service is likely required.

A quick explanation

What does F02 mean?

Indicates a potential issue with the oven temperature sensor, the control, or the associated wiring.

The answer you came for

How to fix Amana dryer error F02

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

  1. 1

    Step 1

    1. Unplug the dryer from the power outlet for safety.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    2. Remove the screws from the rear panel of the dryer and set the panel aside.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    3. Locate the thermistor. This sensor is mounted on the silver-colored blower housing, which is where your flexible vent hose connects to the dryer.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    4. Disconnect the wire plug attached to the thermistor. You may need to press a small tab to release it.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    5. Use a 1/4-inch nut driver or a Phillips screwdriver to remove the single screw holding the thermistor in place.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    6. Install the new thermistor, secure it with the screw, and plug the wire connector back in securely.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    7. Reinstall the rear panel, plug the dryer in, and run a timed dry cycle to confirm the error is resolved.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix F02 Error (Step-by-Step) Unplug the dryer from the power outlet for safety and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.Remove the screws from the rear panel of the dryer and set the panel aside.Locate the thermistor. This sensor is mounted on the silver-colored blower housing, which is where your flexible vent hose connects to the dryer.Disconnect the wire plug attached to the thermistor. You may need to press a small tab to release it.Use a 1/4-inch nut driver or a Phillips screwdriver to remove the single screw holding the thermistor in place.Install the new thermistor, secure it with the screw, and plug the wire connector back in securely.Reinstall the rear panel, plug the dryer in, and run a timed dry cycle to confirm the error is resolved.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. &tag=appliancefixg-20

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.

What may be causing it?

  • A temporary electronic communication error.

These are possibilities to investigate, not proof that one part has failed.

Recommended part

Possible part if diagnosis confirms failure

Part listed in the current guide

OEM candidate: Thermistor

Price noted in the current guide: $15-$30

Why this part is shown: It is associated with Amana Dryer error F02 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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