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Whirlpool Dryer Repair Error Code F01

If your Whirlpool dryer shows error code F01, it’s reporting: Main Control Board Failure. We’ll confirm the cause in Leander and fix the root issue.

Appliance: Whirlpool Dryer
Meaning: Main Control Board Failure
Coverage: 78641, 78646

Recent Dryer Repair Repairs in Leander

Real recent repair cases. Prices shown are from past completed jobs.

Top verified matches for Whirlpool Dryer Repair code F01 in Leander.

Austin • Dec 28, 2025VERIFIEDREPAIRED

SAMSUNG • Model DV42H5200EP

$249

Parts + Labor

Issue

The customer reported that the dryer was not heating and clothes were coming out cold and still damp after a full drying cycle.

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Fix

The inspection revealed a burned-out heating element, caused by restricted airflow and excessive heat buildup due to lint accumulation. Repair Performed Replaced the failed heating element Replaced all 4 temperature and safety sensors Performed a full vacuum cleaning of the internal cabinet Cleaned lint buildup from the dryer ventilation system After the repair, the dryer was tested and confirmed to be heating properly and operating within manufacturer specifications. Warranty for labor and parts - 90 days

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* Prices shown are from past completed jobs and include parts and labor. Actual repair cost varies by model, diagnosis, and part availability.

What error code F01 means on a Whirlpool dryer

Error code F01 indicates Main Control Board Failure. This is a real operating condition detected by the dryer.

How technicians usually fix it

Typical fix depends on what the tests show. We confirm the failed component/system during the diagnostic, then quote repair options.

Typical fix: Replace Main Control Board.

Other Whirlpool error codes

Seeing a different code? These are other common Whirlpool dryer codes we handle in Leander.

Code F4

Common Whirlpool dryer problems

If this code doesn’t match your symptom, these are common issues we diagnose in Leander.

Not Heating Making Loud Noise Won't Start Takes Too Long to Dry Burning Smell

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