Whirlpool WHD5220RW Heat-pump dryer
Troubleshooting, fault codes and repair information for the Whirlpool WHD5220RW, organized around the engineering platform this heat-pump dryer is built on.
- Brand
- Whirlpool
- Model
- WHD5220RW
- Engineering revisions
- WHD5220RW0
- Appliance
- Heat-pump dryer
- Platform
- Heat-pump dryer platform, documentation from about 2024
- Models on this platform
- 1 across Whirlpool
- Documented fault codes
- 4 with explanations, 2 more listed
- Service documentation
- Tech sheet (used by our technicians; not published)
Whirlpool WHD5220RW error codes
These are the fault codes documented for the platform this model belongs to. A code describes a condition the control detected; it does not by itself identify a failed part. Select a code for causes, safe checks and repair context.
| Code | Meaning | Areas involved |
|---|---|---|
| F1E1 | Motor, compressor or heater circuit failure | Drive motor, Heating element, Wiring harness and connectors |
| F3E1 | Exhaust thermistor fault | Temperature sensor (thermistor), Wiring harness and connectors, Main control board |
| F3E2 | Moisture sensor fault | Moisture sensor bars, Wiring harness and connectors |
| F6E1 | Communication error (control and interface) | Wiring harness and connectors, User interface / keypad board, Main control board |
| F3E3 | Inlet T Thermistance d (explanation not yet published) | |
| F3E5 | Moisture Sensor models) / Capteu (seulement sur (explanation not yet published) |
Common dryer problems
Typical dryer repair costs
| Repair | Typical range | Labor |
|---|---|---|
| Dryer thermal fuse and thermostat replacement | $180–$310 | Light |
| Dryer drive motor or blower wheel replacement | $250–$550 | Heavy |
| Dryer drum belt replacement | $180–$320 | Light |
| Dryer drum rollers, glides and idler pulley replacement | $190–$420 | Moderate |
| Dryer moisture sensor bar repair | $180–$310 | Light |
| Dryer door switch replacement | $180–$290 | Light |
| Dryer exhaust thermistor replacement | $180–$290 | Light |
| Dryer main control board replacement | $280–$640 | Moderate |
| Dryer user interface / keypad replacement | $230–$510 | Light |
| Dryer vent cleaning and airflow correction | $180–$330 | Light |
Typical total ranges for the Las Vegas area, parts and labor included. The final cost depends on diagnosis, the exact model, parts availability and whether other damage is found.
Repair or replace?
Dryers typically last about 12–14 years. The age printed in the serial number, the repair cost and the condition of the rest of the appliance decide it. Use the repair-or-replace guide.
Need your Whirlpool WHD5220RW repaired in the Las Vegas area?
We repair Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, JennAir, Amana and other Whirlpool-family appliances in Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin and Boulder City. A model number helps but is never required to book.