Kenmore appliance error codes and problems
Kenmore never built its own machines. Whirlpool, LG, Frigidaire and others made them under the Kenmore name, so the fix depends on who built yours. The model number tells you. Find your symptom or code below.
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Kenmore problems
- Dryer not heating
- Refrigerator not cooling
- Washer not draining or spinning
- Ice maker not making ice
- Washer codes: OE, F21, LE
Kenmore error codes
Pick the symptom or code for the likely cause, what to check first, and when it needs a technician.
OEKenmore washer code OE: what it means and what to check
Kenmore washer code OE means the washer did not drain fast enough, so it may stop with water still in the tub and skip…
Read the fix →Kenmore washerF21Kenmore washer F21 code: what it means and what to check
The Kenmore washer F21 code means the control did not see the tub drain within the set time, often 8 minutes on…
Read the fix →Kenmore washerLELE code on a Kenmore washer: what it means and what to check
On many Kenmore washers, the LE code means the control sees a locked motor or it can't read motor speed, so the tub…
Read the fix →Kenmore washerUEKenmore washer code UE: what it means and what to check
Kenmore washer code UE means the washer sensed an unbalanced load during spin and stopped to keep the tub from shaking…
Read the fix →Kenmore oven & rangeF10Kenmore oven F10 code: what it means and what to check
On most Kenmore ranges that use a plain F10 code, F10 means the electronic control has detected runaway oven…
Read the fix →Kenmore washerF20F20 Kenmore washer code: what it means and what to check
The F20 Kenmore washer code means the control isn't seeing enough water enter the washer in the allowed time. The most…
Read the fix →Kenmore washerDEKenmore washer code dE: what it means and what to check
Kenmore washer code dE means the control isn't satisfied that the door or lid is closed. On some LG-style front-load…
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Dryer not heating Kenmore: why it runs with no heat
A Kenmore dryer not heating means the drum can turn while the heat circuit on an electric model or the burner system on…
Read the fix →Kenmore refrigeratorKenmore fridge not cooling: what it means and what to check
A Kenmore fridge not cooling usually means the refrigerator can't move heat out of the cabinet or can't move cold air…
Read the fix →Kenmore washerKenmore washer not draining: what to check first
A Kenmore washer not draining means water can't leave the tub during the drain or spin part of the cycle. On many…
Read the fix →Kenmore refrigeratorKenmore fridge ice maker not working: what it means and how to fix it
A Kenmore fridge ice maker not working usually means the ice maker is being stopped by water flow, temperature, shutoff,…
Read the fix →Kenmore washerKenmore washer not spinning: why it happens and what to check
A Kenmore washer not spinning usually means the load, lid or door circuit, drain system, or drive system is keeping the…
Read the fix →Kenmore dryerKenmore dryer not starting: what it means and what to check
A Kenmore dryer not starting usually means the dryer isn’t getting the motor circuit completed, or the motor can’t get…
Read the fix →Kenmore dishwasherKenmore dishwasher not draining: what to check first
A Kenmore dishwasher that won't drain usually means water is being blocked before it reaches the household drain, or the…
Read the fix →Kenmore refrigeratorKenmore fridge leaking water: what it means and what to check
A Kenmore fridge leaking water usually means defrost water is not reaching the drain pan, or a pressurized water part is…
Read the fix →Kenmore oven & rangeKenmore oven not heating: what it means and what to do
A Kenmore oven not heating means the bake circuit isn't producing heat, even though the controls may still light up. The…
Read the fix →Kenmore refrigeratorKenmore fridge freezer not working: what it means and what to check
When a Kenmore fridge freezer not working complaint includes warm food in both sections, the unit either lost…
Read the fix →Kenmore dishwasherKenmore dishwasher leaking at bottom of door: what to check
A Kenmore dishwasher leaking at the bottom of the door often means wash water is getting over the lower door lip instead…
Read the fix →Kenmore dishwasherKenmore dishwasher not starting: what to check first
A Kenmore dishwasher not starting means the control is blocked from beginning the cycle, either by a lock setting, an…
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Washer problems →Kenmore dryer
Dryer problems →Kenmore dishwasher
Dishwasher problems →Kenmore refrigerator
Refrigerator problems →Kenmore oven & range
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Common questions about appliance repair
Who made my Kenmore?
The first three digits of a Kenmore model number name the maker. 110 is Whirlpool, 796 and 795 are LG, 253 is Frigidaire, 665 is Whirlpool too. A technician uses that to pick the right parts.
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