Whirlpool Dryer Error F24

How to Fix F24 Error Unplug the dryer.This code indicates the inlet thermistor is 'open'. Locate the thermistor on the blower housing or heater box.You will need to remove an access panel (usually the lower front or the rear) to see it.Disconnect the wire harness from the thermistor.Remove the screw holding it in place and install the new thermistor.

What to Check Next on This Whirlpool Dryer Focused repair path: dryer airflow, heating, motor, sensor, and control checks. Do not treat this as a reset-only problem if the code keeps returning; use what the appliance does during the failed part of the cycle to choose the next check. Disconnect power before panel inspection, then verify the lint screen, exterior vent hood, and full vent run are clear. Confirm whether the dryer starts, tumbles, heats, and advances through the cycle; the missing function narrows the repair path. For heat-related faults, check airflow first, then inspect the thermal fuse, thermistor, heater or gas ignition path, wiring, and control output. For motor or control faults, listen for hums or relay clicks and inspect the belt, door switch, motor harness, and board connectors. Order parts only after matching the complete Whirlpool dryer model number, since sensors, fuses, elements, and controls vary by platform. 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 Whirlpool model number from the appliance tag before ordering. The same error wording can use different valves, sensors, pumps, motors, heaters, locks, switches, or control boards depending on the exact model. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases through links on this page.