Maytag Dryer error code
Maytag Dryer Error T5
Unplug Neptune dryer and remove front lower panel to access blower housing.
Unplug Neptune dryer and remove front lower panel to access blower housing.
Try these first
Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.
- 1Unplug Neptune dryer and remove front lower panel
Unplug Neptune dryer and remove front lower panel to access blower housing.
- 2Locate thermistor WP35001191 mounted on air inlet duct
Locate thermistor WP35001191 mounted on air inlet duct.
- 3Disconnect wiring harness and measure resistance with multimeter—short
Disconnect wiring harness and measure resistance with multimeter—short circuit indicated by reading below 500 ohms (normal: 10k-12k ohms at room temp).
A quick explanation
What does T5 mean?
Unplug Neptune dryer and remove front lower panel to access blower housing.
The answer you came for
How to fix Maytag dryer error T5
Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.
- 1
Unplug Neptune dryer and remove front lower panel
Unplug Neptune dryer and remove front lower panel to access blower housing.
- 2
Locate thermistor WP35001191 mounted on air inlet duct
Locate thermistor WP35001191 mounted on air inlet duct.
- 3
Disconnect wiring harness and measure resistance with multimeter—short
Disconnect wiring harness and measure resistance with multimeter—short circuit indicated by reading below 500 ohms (normal: 10k-12k ohms at room temp).
- 4
Remove mounting screw and extract faulty thermistor
Remove mounting screw and extract faulty thermistor.
- 5
Install new thermistor WP35001191 ensuring proper seating in
Install new thermistor WP35001191 ensuring proper seating in mounting hole with sensor tip facing airflow.
- 6
Reconnect wiring harness securely
Reconnect wiring harness securely.
- 7
To clear t5 code
To clear t5 code: press and hold SENSOR DRY LEVEL and TIME buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds until display resets to normal.
- 8
Power on dryer and select any cycle—error should
Power on dryer and select any cycle—error should not return.
- 9
Run test cycle monitoring drying performance—cycle should terminate
Run test cycle monitoring drying performance—cycle should terminate appropriately based on load moisture content.
- 10
If t5 returns after replacement, inspect wiring harness
If t5 returns after replacement, inspect wiring harness for short circuit between thermistor and control board—repair or replace harness as needed.
Read the additional checks from the current guide
How to Fix Dryer Error Unplug Neptune dryer and remove front lower panel to access blower housing.Locate thermistor WP35001191 mounted on air inlet duct.Disconnect wiring harness and measure resistance with multimeter—short circuit indicated by reading below 500 ohms (normal: 10k-12k ohms at room temp).Remove mounting screw and extract faulty thermistor.Install new thermistor WP35001191 ensuring proper seating in mounting hole with sensor tip facing airflow.Reconnect wiring harness securely.To clear t5 code: press and hold SENSOR DRY LEVEL and TIME buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds until display resets to normal.Power on dryer and select any cycle—error should not return.Run test cycle monitoring drying performance—cycle should terminate appropriately based on load moisture content.If t5 returns after replacement, inspect wiring harness for short circuit between thermistor and control board—repair or replace harness as needed. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases through links on this page.
Recommended part
Recommended part for this error code
Part listed in the current guide
OEM candidate: WP35001191
Price noted in the current guide: $28
Why this part is shown: It is associated with Maytag Dryer error 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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