Whirlpool Dryer F4 E4 — What It Means & How to Fix It
Also shown as F4E4 on some models.
F4 E4 means low or no line voltage — a problem with your home power supply is keeping the heater from turning on — so check both dryer breakers and call an electrician if they are fine.
What this code means
Whirlpool says F4 E4 (Low or No Line Voltage) indicates there may be a problem with your home power supply, keeping the dryer's heater from turning on. Electric dryers use two breakers: one runs the motor and one the heating element, and they need a 240-volt supply. Touching any pad clears the code from the display.
Electric dryers. Some Whirlpool models show the same condition as L2.
Most likely causes
| Cause | How likely | DIY-fixable? |
|---|---|---|
| One of the two dryer breakers tripped | Very common | Yes — reset breaker |
| Home supply is not 240 volts | Occasional | No — electrician |
| Power cord installed incorrectly or loose at the dryer | Occasional | No — electrician |
What you can try yourself
- Touch any pad to clear the code from the display.
- At the electrical panel, check that both breakers for the dryer are fully on; switch them off and on again.
- Run a timed dry cycle with heat.
- If the code returns, stop and have a qualified electrician check the 240-volt supply and the cord connection.
Seeing the symptom rather than the code? Dryer not heating: checks that apply across brands.
When to call a technician
- Breakers are on and F4 E4 keeps returning.
- A breaker trips again straight away.
- The plug, cord or outlet is hot, scorched or loose.
Typical professional repair cost: Resetting a breaker is free; an electrician's visit typically costs $100–$250.
Frequently asked questions
What does F4 E4 mean on a Whirlpool dryer?
Low or No Line Voltage — there may be a problem with your home power supply that keeps the heater from turning on.
Why does my dryer have two breakers?
Whirlpool explains that one circuit operates the motor and the other the heating element. If one trips, the dryer may run but not heat.
Can I check the cord terminals myself?
This site leaves supply wiring to a qualified electrician.
Sources checked
Error meanings can vary by model. This guide was checked against the documentation above; use the manual for the model number on your own appliance when it differs.
Related Whirlpool codes
- Whirlpool Dryer PF PF on a Whirlpool dryer is a power-failure notice: the dryer lost power mid-cycle and stopped. Nothing is broken — press START to clear it and resume the load.
- Whirlpool Dryer AF AF on a Whirlpool dryer is the airflow warning (F4E3 on some models): exhaust flow is restricted. Clean the lint screen and the full vent run — most cases need no parts at all.
- Whirlpool Dryer L2 L2 on a Whirlpool dryer means the 240-volt supply is weak or a leg is missing — the dryer spins but won't heat. Check the breaker handles, then call an electrician.
- Whirlpool Dryer F1 E3 F1E3, F1E4 and F1E5 indicate there may be an issue with the dryer's control unit or its wiring — try starting a cycle again, then remove power to reset it, and call service if the code returns.
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