Whirlpool or Maytag dryer showing AF, F01 or L2?
We decode it and fix it today.
An error flashing on your Whirlpool or Maytag display is usually an airflow warning, a thermistor or a moisture sensor — not a dead machine. We arrive with the airflow analyzer and OEM parts, decode the code on-site, and quote a fixed price up front. If we don't fix it, you don't pay.
Same-day service
The codes we see most on Duet and Cabrio — and what the repair involves
| Code | What is happening | Repair |
|---|---|---|
| AF | Air Flow — the lint filter or exhaust duct is blocked. The most common Whirlpool dryer error; the machine is protecting itself from overheating. | Clean the lint screen; if the code returns, clear the wall duct with a 30-ft auger. |
| L2 | Line 2 — only 120V is reaching the dryer instead of 240V, so it spins but won't heat. | Check both breakers and the outlet — corrected on-site or referred to an electrician. |
| F01 · F02 | F01 = main control-board fault; F02 = keypad / button fault. Sometimes a one-off glitch. | Unplug for 10 minutes; if the code returns, board or UI replacement. |
| F22 · F23 | Exhaust thermistor failed — the dryer can't regulate heat properly and shuts the cycle down. | Thermistor replacement — inexpensive, one-visit fix. |
| F28 · F29 | Moisture-sensor malfunction — the dryer can't detect when clothes are dry. Often softener film coating the sensor bars. | Clean or replace the moisture-sensor strips. |
Don't see your code? Book a visit or call — we'll decode it.
Quick Diagnosis: What's happening?
Check the symptoms you're seeing to find the likely cause and repair cost
What's the likely fix?
Check what you see on the left — we'll estimate the cause, the cost and how urgent it is.
Estimate only — the analyzer confirms the exact cause on-site.
Probable cause: belt, rollers, or thermal fuse. Repair: $100–$180, 30–45 minutes.
Probable cause: heating element + clogged vent, or moisture sensor. Repair: $120–$220, 30–60 minutes.
Multiple symptoms + burning smell — possible clogged vent (fire risk) or control board failure. Call immediately.
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What you get in one visit
Analyzer diagnostic
We plug in the analyzer — in 5 minutes you see amperage on the element, air temp and vent airflow on the screen. The same data we read.
Free vent inspection
A clogged vent is a fire hazard — NFPA logs ~2,900 dryer fires a year in the US. We check and clean the duct with every repair.
Can't fix it — no charge
Approve the repair and the $89 diagnostic is included. 90-day guarantee on all work, plus a 30-day follow-up call.
Why we fix your dryer right the first time
The average tech guesses: "not heating — swap the element." Didn't help. "Then the thermal fuse." Still nothing — you pay three times. Our analyzer reads amperage, air temp and vent airflow in 5 minutes. One part, one visit.
Dmitry — dryer & vent specialist
Whirlpool dryer specialist · Orange
The AF (Air Flow) code is by far the most common Whirlpool dryer error — the machine is protecting itself from overheating. Keep running it with a clogged duct and the thermal fuse blows, and then the dryer won't heat at all until you replace the fuse AND clean the duct.
I diagnose with an airflow analyzer in about 5 minutes and confirm the exact cause — fixed right the first time, with OEM Whirlpool thermistors, moisture sensors and control boards in the van.
Maytag shares the Whirlpool platform, so the same codes and parts apply across both brands.
No price-list games, no surprises
You approve a fixed price before any work — then it doesn't move.
Recent Whirlpool dryer repairs in Orange
Lisa ran 3 cycles — clothes still damp. Ready to buy a new dryer.
Heating element burned out. Thermal fuse intact.
Gas dryer running cold. Owner concerned about gas leak.
Cracked igniter — no spark. Gas supply and connections safe.
Dryer stopped spinning with wet clothes inside.
Drive belt snapped. Drum rollers partially worn.
The code cleared after I unplugged the dryer — is it fixed?
A 10-minute power reset can clear a temporary control glitch (especially F01/F02). If the same code returns within a cycle or two, treat it as a real fault — the failed part is still there. Photograph the code and call us.
AF keeps coming back even after I cleaned the lint filter
Then the blockage is further down the run — usually the wall duct or the exterior cap. A lint filter clean only handles the first foot or two; we bring a 30-ft auger to clear the whole run and verify airflow with the analyzer.
My Whirlpool or Maytag code isn't in the table above
Whirlpool uses different code sets by model (Duet, Cabrio and others). Call with the code and the model number from the door-frame label and we can usually tell you the code family — and the likely repair — before the visit.
What does dryer repair actually cost?
Most dryer repairs run $120–$220 total (labor + part). The most common issues — belt, rollers, heating element — are $20–$140 for the part and $80 for labor. We quote the exact price before we start, after diagnostics.
Should I just buy a new dryer?
Depends on the machine. Here's how Dmitry looks at it:
Dryers are the most repair-friendly appliance out there. Parts are simple and cheap: belt $20, rollers $40, element $80, thermal fuse $15. They last for years — no sensitive electronics dying after three.
Real example: A Whirlpool 22 years old — replaced rollers twice at $40 each. Still runs. A Samsung 5 years old — control board failed, $400 repair. The old one was more reliable.
Exception: motor + board + element all at once on a 15+ year-old machine — we'll do the math together. If the repair exceeds $400 and the dryer is over 12 years old, sometimes a new one makes more sense.
Average repair: $150. New dryer: $700–$1,500 plus wait time. Full breakdown: repair vs. replace →
What if you can't fix it?
If we don't fix it, you don't pay. You only pay $89 for the diagnostic (service call + analyzer). More about our guarantee →
How fast can you get here?
We're based in Orange. Usually 2–3 hours from your call. 9 out of 10 dryer repairs are done same-day: belts, rollers, heating elements — we carry them in the van.
Is a dryer actually a fire risk?
Yes, if the vent is clogged. Wet lint builds up → overheating → ignition. According to NFPA, roughly 2,900 dryer fires happen in the US every year.
We clean the vent duct free with every repair. If it's been a while — call us, we'll check it. Usually $80–$150 if it's just a cleaning with no repair.
Taking too long to dry — is that a breakdown?
70% of the time — yes, it's a clogged vent or flex hose. The element heats, but humid air can't escape. We check airflow with the analyzer.
The other 30%: moisture sensor or heating element running below capacity. The analyzer shows which one in under 5 minutes.
How are you different from a handyman?
A handyman does a bit of everything. Appliance repair is its own licensed specialty in California.
We have a diagnostic analyzer for pinpoint accuracy, a van stocked with parts, and direct supplier relationships with Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, and Maytag. A handyman will Google it — we see these failures every day.
How much is the diagnostic fee?
$89 — waived when you go ahead with the repair. If we don't fix it, you don't pay. You only pay the diagnostic fee if you decide not to proceed.
Have a Whirlpool Question? Ask Us
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Other dryer problems
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We Cover All of Orange County
Same-day appliance repair across 40+ Orange County cities — from the coast to the canyons. If we don't fix it, you don't pay.
One call and your Whirlpool runs again
- Tell us the error code over the phone — we'll quote the repair
- Whirlpool/Maytag thermistors, moisture sensors and control boards in the van
- Diagnostic analyzer: $89 (waived at repair)
- If we don't fix it, you don't pay · 90-day guarantee + 30-day follow-up call