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Amana Dryer error code

Amana Dryer Error TS-T5-2

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

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

ModerateStart with 5-15 minutes of safe checks
✅ WORTH FIXINGParts under $100
Amana dryer repair guide for error TS-T5-2
Error codeTS-T5-2Dryer

Try these first

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

  1. 1
    Turn off the power to the dryer at

    Turn off the power to the dryer at the circuit breaker.

  2. 2
    The thermistor is located on the blower housing

    The thermistor is located on the blower housing. You will need to remove the back panel of the dryer to access it.

  3. 3
    Once you have located the thermistor, disconnect the

    Once you have located the thermistor, disconnect the two wires attached to it.

A quick explanation

What does TS-T5-2 mean?

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

The answer you came for

How to fix Amana dryer error TS-T5-2

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

  1. 1

    Turn off the power to the dryer at

    Turn off the power to the dryer at the circuit breaker.

  2. 2

    The thermistor is located on the blower housing

    The thermistor is located on the blower housing. You will need to remove the back panel of the dryer to access it.

  3. 3

    Once you have located the thermistor, disconnect the

    Once you have located the thermistor, disconnect the two wires attached to it.

  4. 4

    Use a multimeter to test the thermistor for

    Use a multimeter to test the thermistor for resistance. At room temperature, it should read around 10,000 ohms. A significantly different reading, or a reading of infinity, means the thermistor is bad and needs to be replaced.

  5. 5

    To replace the thermistor, simply unscrew it, and

    To replace the thermistor, simply unscrew it, and screw the new one in its place.

  6. 6

    Reconnect the wires, reattach the back panel, and

    Reconnect the wires, reattach the back panel, and restore power to the dryer.

  7. 7

    Run a test cycle to ensure the dryer

    Run a test cycle to ensure the dryer is heating properly.

  8. 8

    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) Turn off the power to the dryer at the circuit breaker.The thermistor is located on the blower housing. You will need to remove the back panel of the dryer to access it.Once you have located the thermistor, disconnect the two wires attached to it.Use a multimeter to test the thermistor for resistance. At room temperature, it should read around 10,000 ohms. A significantly different reading, or a reading of infinity, means the thermistor is bad and needs to be replaced.To replace the thermistor, simply unscrew it, and screw the new one in its place.Reconnect the wires, reattach the back panel, and restore power to the dryer.Run a test cycle to ensure the dryer is heating properly.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. Verified Compatible Alternatives:WP35001191DC32-00007A

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: WP31001590

Price noted in the current guide: $4-$66

Why this part is shown: It is associated with Amana Dryer error TS-T5-2 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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