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…
- 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
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.
- 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.
Other Dryer codes
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.
Still seeing F3 E1 / F3 E3 (110 / Whirlpool-built VMAX)?
A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.