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Whirlpool Dryer ERR Error Code
Door not fully closed and latched. Here is what it means and how to clear it, easiest fix first.
The dryer will not start because it does not detect a latched door. A door can look shut while the latch has not caught, often because a piece of clothing is in the way.
Shown on some Whirlpool dryer models. Dryers with both an upper and a lower latch need both to engage.
How to fix Whirlpool ERR
Close the door firmly
Open the door, push any clothing back into the drum, and close it with a firm press until you feel or hear the latch catch.
Check the latch area
Unplug the dryer, then look at the latch and strike on the door and cabinet for lint, a bent part, or something caught in the opening, and clear it by hand.
Reset the dryer
Unplug the dryer or switch off its breaker(s) for 1 minute, restore power, and start a Timed Dry cycle. Watch for about 1 minute to see if ERR returns.
When to call a technician
If the door is clearly latched and ERR keeps coming back, the door switch or latch probably needs replacing. Never tape, wedge, or bypass a door switch.
Parts that commonly cause ERR
- Door latch
- Door switch
Order parts by your exact model number so they fit.
Other Whirlpool dryer codes
- AF / F4E3Restricted airflow: lint screen or vent blocked
- PFPower was interrupted during the cycle
- L2 / F4E4Low or missing supply voltage (electric dryers)
- LocControl lock is turned on
- F3E2Moisture sensor not reading the load
- F2E1Stuck button on the control panel
- F2E4 / F2E5Control panel (user interface) fault
- F1E1Main control board fault
- F3E1Exhaust temperature sensor (thermistor) fault
- F3E3Inlet temperature sensor (thermistor) fault
- F4E1 / F4E2Heater system or heater relay fault
- F6E1 / F6E2 / F6E3Communication error between control boards
- F7E1Drive motor system fault
- E1 / E2Temperature sensor fault (older electronic models)
Frequently asked questions
What does ERR mean on a Whirlpool dryer?
The dryer will not start because it does not detect a latched door. A door can look shut while the latch has not caught, often because a piece of clothing is in the way.
Can I fix Whirlpool ERR myself?
Usually, yes. Most ERR problems clear with simple checks you can do at home. Start with the first step above: close the door firmly.
What if ERR keeps coming back?
A code that returns after a reset and the checks above usually means a part is wearing out. Note when ERR appears (which cycle, how often) and have your model number ready; it helps a technician bring the right part on the first visit.
Last reviewed 2026-10-19. Codes and steps can vary by model; check your owner's manual.