Error Code: TS / T5 Difficulty: Hard
Problem: Thermistor error. This indicates a problem with the temperature sensor.
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.
Recommended Replacement Part
When It’s Better to Replace Than Repair
Dryer repairs are often worth it for small parts, but repeated heating, motor, drum, or control failures can point toward replacement.
Confirm gas vs electric, venting, voltage, doorway clearance, and laundry-space dimensions before ordering.
For repair parts, verify exact fit with the full dryer model number before buying; these links are general replacement-appliance shopping options.
- [OK]Thermal fuse or heater failures keep returning
- [OK]Belt, roller, or motor repairs exceed unit value
- [OK]Door switch or control issues stack with other faults
- [OK]Older dryer has long dry times even after vent cleaning
Recommended Dryer Replacement Options
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If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
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Expert: Mike Sullivan
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