What causes a dryer won't start?

A dryer won't start can be caused by start, power, dead, door switch issues. We track 100 error codes across 5 brands related to this symptom.

How do I fix a dryer won't start?

There are 200 community-ranked fixes for this symptom across 5 brands. The average fix success rate is 89%. Find your specific error code below for step-by-step instructions.

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Dryer Won't Start

Dryer won't start or respond? Find error codes for door switch, thermal fuse, start switch, motor relay, and control board issues.

100

Error Codes

Brands

200

DIY Fixes

89%

Avg Success

Magic Chef

4 codes

All Magic Chef codes

NO POWER

Dryer Completely Dead

🌀 MCSDRY35W 3.5 cu ft Compact Electric Dryer· 2 fixes· 85% success

Test and Replace Internal Thermal Fuse and Power Cord

WONT TUMBLE

Motor Runs But Drum Does Not Turn

🌀 MCSDRY35W 3.5 cu ft Compact Electric Dryer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Drive Belt and Inspect Drum Rollers

WONT START

Dryer Will Not Start

🌀 MCSDRY35W 3.5 cu ft Compact Electric Dryer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Thermal Fuse and Drive Motor

NO HEAT

Dryer Runs But No Heat

🌀 MCSDRY35W 3.5 cu ft Compact Electric Dryer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Heating Element and Thermostats

Maytag

14 codes

All Maytag codes

WONT START

Dryer Will Not Start

🌀 MGD6630HW 7.3 cu ft Gas Dryer with Extra Power· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Door Switch, Thermal Fuse, or Start Switch

Power Failure

🌀 MGD6630HW 7.3 cu ft Gas Dryer with Extra Power· 2 fixes· 85% success

Inspect and Repair Internal Power Connections

F6E3

Gas Valve Communication Error

🌀 MGD6630HW 7.3 cu ft Gas Dryer with Extra Power· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Gas Valve Coils

F6E2

Communication Error Secondary

🌀 MGD6630HW 7.3 cu ft Gas Dryer with Extra Power· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Affected Control Board

F6E1

Communication Error

🌀 MGD6630HW 7.3 cu ft Gas Dryer with Extra Power· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Wire Harness or Main Control Board

F5E1

Door Switch Failure

🌀 MGD6630HW 7.3 cu ft Gas Dryer with Extra Power· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace the Door Switch Assembly

F4E3

Drive Motor Failure

🌀 MGD6630HW 7.3 cu ft Gas Dryer with Extra Power· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Drive Motor Assembly

F4E1

Drive Motor Relay Failure

🌀 MGD6630HW 7.3 cu ft Gas Dryer with Extra Power· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Main Control Board to Fix Drive Motor Relay Failure

F2E4

User Interface Board Failure

🌀 MGD6630HW 7.3 cu ft Gas Dryer with Extra Power· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace User Interface Control Board

F1E3

Control Board Mismatch

🌀 MGD6630HW 7.3 cu ft Gas Dryer with Extra Power· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Control Board with Correct Part

F1E1

Main Control Board Failure

🌀 MGD6630HW 7.3 cu ft Gas Dryer with Extra Power· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Main Control Board

WONT START

Dryer Will Not Start

🌀 MED6630HW 7.3 cu ft Electric Dryer with Extra Power· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Door Switch, Thermal Fuse, or Start Switch

NO HEAT ELECTRIC

No Heat (Electric)

🌀 MED6630HW 7.3 cu ft Electric Dryer with Extra Power· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Heating Element and Thermal Cutoff

Power Failure

🌀 MED6630HW 7.3 cu ft Electric Dryer with Extra Power· 2 fixes· 85% success

Inspect and Repair Internal Power Connections

Miele

22 codes

All Miele codes

DRUM BELT BREAK

Drive Belt Broken or Stretched

🌀 Miele TXD 160 WP T1 Heat Pump Dryer· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace Drive Belt and Inspect Idler Pulley

CONDENSER PUMP FAIL

Condensate Pump Failure

🌀 Miele TXD 160 WP T1 Heat Pump Dryer· 2 fixes· 85% success

Test and Replace the Condensate Pump Motor

F35

Humidity Sensor Fault

🌀 Miele TXD 160 WP T1 Heat Pump Dryer· 2 fixes· 85% success

Inspect and Repair Humidity Sensor Wiring

F30

Control Electronics Fault

🌀 Miele TXD 160 WP T1 Heat Pump Dryer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Main Electronic Control Board

F22

Heat Pump Compressor Fault

🌀 Miele TXD 160 WP T1 Heat Pump Dryer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Compressor Start Relay and Overload Protector

F20

Drain Pump Fault

🌀 Miele TXD 160 WP T1 Heat Pump Dryer· 2 fixes· 85% success

Test and Replace the Drain Pump Motor

F18

Drum Motor Fault

🌀 Miele TXD 160 WP T1 Heat Pump Dryer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Drum Motor Carbon Brushes and Test Motor Windings

F16

Heater Relay Fault

🌀 Miele TXD 160 WP T1 Heat Pump Dryer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Heater Relay or Control Board

F15

Fan Speed Fault

🌀 Miele TXD 160 WP T1 Heat Pump Dryer· 2 fixes· 85% success

Test and Replace Fan Motor or Capacitor

F14

Communication Fault

🌀 Miele TXD 160 WP T1 Heat Pump Dryer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Damaged Connecting Cable or Control Board

F12

Lint Filter Indicator / Switch Fault

🌀 Miele TXD 160 WP T1 Heat Pump Dryer· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace the Lint Filter Indicator Sensor or Switch

DRUM BELT BREAK

Drive Belt Broken or Stretched

🌀 Miele TWI 180 WP T1 Heat Pump Dryer with WiFiConn@ct· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace Drive Belt and Inspect Idler Pulley

CONDENSER PUMP FAIL

Condensate Pump Failure

🌀 Miele TWI 180 WP T1 Heat Pump Dryer with WiFiConn@ct· 2 fixes· 85% success

Test and Replace the Condensate Pump Motor

F35

Humidity Sensor Fault

🌀 Miele TWI 180 WP T1 Heat Pump Dryer with WiFiConn@ct· 2 fixes· 85% success

Inspect and Repair Humidity Sensor Wiring

F30

Control Electronics Fault

🌀 Miele TWI 180 WP T1 Heat Pump Dryer with WiFiConn@ct· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Main Electronic Control Board

F22

Heat Pump Compressor Fault

🌀 Miele TWI 180 WP T1 Heat Pump Dryer with WiFiConn@ct· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Compressor Start Relay and Overload Protector

F20

Drain Pump Fault

🌀 Miele TWI 180 WP T1 Heat Pump Dryer with WiFiConn@ct· 2 fixes· 85% success

Test and Replace the Drain Pump Motor

F18

Drum Motor Fault

🌀 Miele TWI 180 WP T1 Heat Pump Dryer with WiFiConn@ct· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Drum Motor Carbon Brushes and Test Motor Windings

F16

Heater Relay Fault

🌀 Miele TWI 180 WP T1 Heat Pump Dryer with WiFiConn@ct· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Heater Relay or Control Board

F15

Fan Speed Fault

🌀 Miele TWI 180 WP T1 Heat Pump Dryer with WiFiConn@ct· 2 fixes· 85% success

Test and Replace Fan Motor or Capacitor

F14

Communication Fault

🌀 Miele TWI 180 WP T1 Heat Pump Dryer with WiFiConn@ct· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Damaged Connecting Cable or Control Board

F12

Lint Filter Indicator / Switch Fault

🌀 Miele TWI 180 WP T1 Heat Pump Dryer with WiFiConn@ct· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace the Lint Filter Indicator Sensor or Switch

Samsung

34 codes

All Samsung codes

LINT BUILDUP

Internal Lint Accumulation — Fire Hazard

🌀 Samsung DVG45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Gas Dryer with Multi-Steam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Disassemble Dryer Cabinet and Deep Clean Internal Lint

BELT SNAP

Drive Belt Broken

🌀 Samsung DVG45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Gas Dryer with Multi-Steam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Drive Belt and Idler Pulley Assembly

THERMAL FUSE BLOWN

Thermal Fuse Blown — No Heat

🌀 Samsung DVG45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Gas Dryer with Multi-Steam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Thermal Fuse and Inspect Heating Components

Control Board / EEPROM Error

🌀 Samsung DVG45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Gas Dryer with Multi-Steam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Main Control Board (PCB) to Fix EEPROM Error

Power Failure

🌀 Samsung DVG45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Gas Dryer with Multi-Steam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Inspect and Repair Power Cord and Outlet Connections

Power Supply Frequency Error

🌀 Samsung DVG45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Gas Dryer with Multi-Steam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Dryer Main Control Board Due to Frequency Signal Fault

Frequency Control Error

🌀 Samsung DVG45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Gas Dryer with Multi-Steam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Dryer Main Control Board

Communication Error

🌀 Samsung DVG45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Gas Dryer with Multi-Steam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Faulty Main Control or Display/User Interface Board

Motor Current Error

🌀 Samsung DVG45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Gas Dryer with Multi-Steam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Drum Motor or Capacitor

bE7

Belt Broken / Drum Motor Stuck

🌀 Samsung DVG45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Gas Dryer with Multi-Steam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Drum Drive Belt and Idler Pulley

Low Voltage

🌀 Samsung DVG45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Gas Dryer with Multi-Steam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Repair Dryer Terminal Block and Circuit Breaker

9C1

Voltage Error

🌀 Samsung DVG45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Gas Dryer with Multi-Steam· 2 fixes· 85% success

Measure and Repair Dryer Supply Voltage Issues

Door Failed to Lock

🌀 Samsung DVG45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Gas Dryer with Multi-Steam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Door Lock Assembly and Check Wiring Connections

Door Switch/Latch Error

🌀 Samsung DVG45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Gas Dryer with Multi-Steam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Door Switch Assembly

Door Error — Not Closed

🌀 Samsung DVG45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Gas Dryer with Multi-Steam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Door Switch to Fix Door Error

Temperature Sensor Short/Open

🌀 Samsung DVG45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Gas Dryer with Multi-Steam· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace the Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) and Inspect Wiring Harness

Heating Error — Not Heating

🌀 Samsung DVG45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Gas Dryer with Multi-Steam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Thermal Fuse, Igniter, and Gas Valve Coils

LINT BUILDUP

Internal Lint Accumulation — Fire Hazard

🌀 Samsung DVE45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Steam Sanitize+· 2 fixes· 90% success

Disassemble Dryer Cabinet and Deep Clean Internal Lint

BELT SNAP

Drive Belt Broken

🌀 Samsung DVE45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Steam Sanitize+· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Drive Belt and Idler Pulley Assembly

THERMAL FUSE BLOWN

Thermal Fuse Blown — No Heat

🌀 Samsung DVE45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Steam Sanitize+· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Thermal Fuse and Inspect Heating Components

Control Board / EEPROM Error

🌀 Samsung DVE45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Steam Sanitize+· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Main Control Board (PCB) to Fix EEPROM Error

Power Failure

🌀 Samsung DVE45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Steam Sanitize+· 2 fixes· 90% success

Inspect and Repair Power Cord and Outlet Connections

Power Supply Frequency Error

🌀 Samsung DVE45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Steam Sanitize+· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Dryer Main Control Board Due to Frequency Signal Fault

Frequency Control Error

🌀 Samsung DVE45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Steam Sanitize+· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Dryer Main Control Board

Communication Error

🌀 Samsung DVE45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Steam Sanitize+· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Faulty Main Control or Display/User Interface Board

Motor Current Error

🌀 Samsung DVE45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Steam Sanitize+· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Drum Motor or Capacitor

bE7

Belt Broken / Drum Motor Stuck

🌀 Samsung DVE45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Steam Sanitize+· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Drum Drive Belt and Idler Pulley

Low Voltage

🌀 Samsung DVE45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Steam Sanitize+· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Repair Dryer Terminal Block and Circuit Breaker

9C1

Voltage Error

🌀 Samsung DVE45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Steam Sanitize+· 2 fixes· 85% success

Measure and Repair Dryer Supply Voltage Issues

Door Failed to Lock

🌀 Samsung DVE45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Steam Sanitize+· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Door Lock Assembly and Check Wiring Connections

Door Switch/Latch Error

🌀 Samsung DVE45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Steam Sanitize+· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Door Switch Assembly

Door Error — Not Closed

🌀 Samsung DVE45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Steam Sanitize+· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Door Switch to Fix Door Error

Temperature Sensor Short/Open

🌀 Samsung DVE45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Steam Sanitize+· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace the Temperature Sensor (Thermistor) and Inspect Wiring Harness

Heating Error — Not Heating

🌀 Samsung DVE45R6100W 7.5 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Steam Sanitize+· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Thermal Fuse, Igniter, and Gas Valve Coils

Whirlpool

26 codes

All Whirlpool codes

MECH-BELT

Drive Belt Broken

🌀 Whirlpool WED75HEFW 7.4 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Steam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Drive Belt and Inspect Idler Pulley

MECH-WONT-START

Dryer Will Not Start

🌀 Whirlpool WED75HEFW 7.4 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Steam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Thermal Fuse and Inspect Venting

MECH-NOISE

Dryer Making Loud Noise

🌀 Whirlpool WED75HEFW 7.4 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Steam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Drum Rollers, Idler Pulley, and Belt Assembly

MECH-NO-HEAT

Dryer Runs But No Heat

🌀 Whirlpool WED75HEFW 7.4 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Steam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Heating Element and Thermal Fuses

Low Line Voltage (L2 Leg)

🌀 Whirlpool WED75HEFW 7.4 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Steam· 2 fixes· 85% success

Test and Repair House Wiring and Dryer Power Circuit

Power Failure

🌀 Whirlpool WED75HEFW 7.4 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Steam· 2 fixes· 85% success

Inspect and Repair Power Cord and Terminal Block Wiring

F6E6

Heater Relay Failure

🌀 Whirlpool WED75HEFW 7.4 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Steam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Main Control Board with Heater Relay

F6E3

Gas Valve Relay Failure

🌀 Whirlpool WED75HEFW 7.4 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Steam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Main Electronic Control Board

F6E2

Incoming Power Error

🌀 Whirlpool WED75HEFW 7.4 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Steam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test Outlet Voltage and Replace Power Cord if Needed

F5E1

Door Switch Fault

🌀 Whirlpool WED75HEFW 7.4 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Steam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Door Switch Assembly

F2E5

User Interface Board Failure

🌀 Whirlpool WED75HEFW 7.4 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Steam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the User Interface Board Assembly

F1E3

Control Board Communication Error

🌀 Whirlpool WED75HEFW 7.4 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Steam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Main Control Board Assembly

F1E1

Main Control Board Error

🌀 Whirlpool WED75HEFW 7.4 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Steam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Main Electronic Control Board

MECH-BELT

Drive Belt Broken

🌀 Whirlpool WED5000DW 7.4 cu. ft. Electric Dryer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Drive Belt and Inspect Idler Pulley

MECH-WONT-START

Dryer Will Not Start

🌀 Whirlpool WED5000DW 7.4 cu. ft. Electric Dryer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Thermal Fuse and Inspect Venting

MECH-NOISE

Dryer Making Loud Noise

🌀 Whirlpool WED5000DW 7.4 cu. ft. Electric Dryer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Drum Rollers, Idler Pulley, and Belt Assembly

MECH-NO-HEAT

Dryer Runs But No Heat

🌀 Whirlpool WED5000DW 7.4 cu. ft. Electric Dryer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Heating Element and Thermal Fuses

Low Line Voltage (L2 Leg)

🌀 Whirlpool WED5000DW 7.4 cu. ft. Electric Dryer· 2 fixes· 85% success

Test and Repair House Wiring and Dryer Power Circuit

Power Failure

🌀 Whirlpool WED5000DW 7.4 cu. ft. Electric Dryer· 2 fixes· 85% success

Inspect and Repair Power Cord and Terminal Block Wiring

F6E6

Heater Relay Failure

🌀 Whirlpool WED5000DW 7.4 cu. ft. Electric Dryer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Main Control Board with Heater Relay

F6E3

Gas Valve Relay Failure

🌀 Whirlpool WED5000DW 7.4 cu. ft. Electric Dryer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Main Electronic Control Board

F6E2

Incoming Power Error

🌀 Whirlpool WED5000DW 7.4 cu. ft. Electric Dryer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test Outlet Voltage and Replace Power Cord if Needed

F5E1

Door Switch Fault

🌀 Whirlpool WED5000DW 7.4 cu. ft. Electric Dryer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Door Switch Assembly

F2E5

User Interface Board Failure

🌀 Whirlpool WED5000DW 7.4 cu. ft. Electric Dryer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the User Interface Board Assembly

F1E3

Control Board Communication Error

🌀 Whirlpool WED5000DW 7.4 cu. ft. Electric Dryer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Main Control Board Assembly

F1E1

Main Control Board Error

🌀 Whirlpool WED5000DW 7.4 cu. ft. Electric Dryer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Main Electronic Control Board

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