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Kenmore Dryer F22 / F23 / F3E1 Error Code
Exhaust thermistor fault on Kenmore dryers.
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The temperature sensor in the exhaust air path is reading open (F22) or shorted (F23). Without a believable reading the control can't manage the heat. A failed thermistor is the common cause, with a loose or damaged harness connection close behind.
Compatible models
Kenmore Elite dryers, the Kenmore Elite Oasis dryer and Kenmore 110 model VMAX dryers, per Sears PartsDirect.
Also shown as
Elite models call it the outlet thermistor (F:22, F:23), the Elite Oasis uses F-22 and F-23, and the 110 VMAX shows F3 E1.
Difficulty
Start with the safe checks below; a worn part may need replacing.
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How to fix Kenmore F22 / F23 / F3E1
Reset once
Unplug the dryer for a few minutes, plug it back in and start a cycle. A code that doesn't come back may have been a momentary connection problem.
Check the visible wiring
With the dryer unplugged, look at any harness you can see without removing panels, for example at the back, for pinched or chewed wires. Don't run the dryer with damaged wiring.
When to call a technician
A technician can measure the sensor (Sears PartsDirect gives roughly 10,000 ohms at room temperature for a good one) and replace it or the harness. On the VMAX, a good sensor and harness point to the control board.
Parts linked to F22 / F23 / F3E1
These are the parts most often behind this code. Tap one to see what it does and the signs it is failing.
Order parts by your full model number so they fit.
Frequently asked questions
Which Kenmore models show the F22 / F23 / F3E1 code?
Kenmore Elite dryers, the Kenmore Elite Oasis dryer and Kenmore 110 model VMAX dryers, per Sears PartsDirect.
Can I fix Kenmore F22 / F23 / F3E1 myself?
Often. The first steps above are safe checks a homeowner can do. If they don't clear F22 / F23 / F3E1, the cause is likely a worn part that needs replacing.
Other Kenmore dryer codes
- AF / F30 / F4E3Exhaust airflow is restricted
- PFPower went out during a cycle
- F31 / F4E4Low or missing voltage on one leg (electric dryers)
- F01 / F1E1Main control board fault
- F02 / F2E1A button on the panel is stuck
- F24 / F25 / F3E3Inlet thermistor fault
- F28 / F29 / F3E2Moisture sensor fault
- F20 / F21 / F4E1 / F4E2Heater relay fault
- F70 / F71 / F6E2 / F6E3Control boards have stopped talking to each other
- E1 / E2 / tE1 / tE2Thermistor fault on 110 electronic and 796 dryers
- E3 / F1E3Control panel and main board don't match
- dEDoor switch problem on 796 dryers
- E10 / E11 / E12 / EAFControl board fault on 417 dryers
- E24 / E25Temperature sensor fault on 417 dryers
- E4A / E5BNo heat or drying takes too long (417 dryers)
- E8CHigh-limit thermostat keeps tripping (417 dryers)
- F40 to F46Blower system fault on the Elite Oasis
- F26Drive motor fault on the Elite Oasis
Last reviewed 2026-10-21. Codes and steps can vary by model; check your owner's manual.