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Kenmore 110 VMAX Dryer Code F3 E1 / F3 E3 (110 / Whirlpool-built VMAX): Exhaust and Inlet Thermistors

On Whirlpool-built Kenmore VMAX dryers beginning 110, F3 E1 refers to the exhaust thermistor and F3 E3 refers to the inlet thermistor. These sensors tell the control how hot the air is leaving and entering the…

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Code
F3 E1 / F3 E3 (110 / Whirlpool-built VMAX)
Appliance
Dryer
Brand
Kenmore
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What F3 E1 / F3 E3 (110 / Whirlpool-built VMAX) means

On Whirlpool-built Kenmore VMAX dryers beginning 110, F3 E1 refers to the exhaust thermistor and F3 E3 refers to the inlet thermistor. These sensors tell the control how hot the air is leaving and entering the drum, and they guide the heater. The owner sees the code alternate in the display and the dryer may not heat properly or may stop early.

Common causes of F3 E1 / F3 E3 (110 / Whirlpool-built VMAX)

  • Exhaust thermistor circuit for F3 E1
  • Inlet thermistor circuit for F3 E3
  • Wiring and connectors to each sensor
  • Control reading the temperature inputs
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Clean the lint screen so the sensors read clean air. 2. Shut the breaker off for one minute and restore it. 3. Run a Timed Dry cycle. 4. Stay close for the first minute and see whether F3 comes back. 5. If it does, book a visit instead of running more loads.

! Why to stop there
  • A thermistor code points to a sensor circuit, not always a failed sensor.
  • We measure each thermistor and its wiring before we quote a part.
  • The estimate is in writing first and carries our 30-day warranty on the work.
Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.
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Which thermistor is F3 E1?

The exhaust thermistor on a 110-series, Whirlpool-built dryer. F3 E3 is the inlet thermistor. Each is checked separately, because they sit in different places along the airflow. We use that to decide which sensor circuit to test first.

Will the dryer still dry?

It may not. The control uses these sensors to manage heat, so a problem can end the cycle early or limit heating, leaving clothes damp.

Is it a vent problem?

Airflow trouble usually shows other codes first, but we check the vent as part of the visit, since poor airflow can confuse temperature readings. The two sensors sit in different places, so they get separate tests.

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