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Every Kenmore compact condensing dryer error code in the Kenmore compact condensing dryer error-code chart, as published by Sears PartsDirect, with its meaning. Codes vary by model, so confirm in your owner's manual. Support: Kenmore customer support (kenmore.com) or a Sears-authorized technician.
Codes by system
All Kenmore compact condensing dryer error codes
Codes marked "Reset only" or "Service" have no separate page because the manufacturer publishes no owner fix beyond a reset or a service call.
| Code | Meaning | System | Owner action |
|---|---|---|---|
| EH1, EH2 | Voltage supply problem. Also: EH3 | Power supply | Service |
| Ex21 | Condensate drain pump failure. Also: Ex22 | Drain | Service |
| Ex31 | Humidity sensor failure. Also: Ex32 | Sensors | Service |
| Ex45 | Door open. The main electronic control board detects whether the door is open. | Door / lock | See page |
| Ex51 | Drive motor failure. | Motor / drive | Service |
| Ex52 | Drive motor thermal cut-out tripped. The thermal cutout trips when the drive motor overheats. | Motor / drive | See page |
| EX53 | Motor sensing circuit error. The main electronic control board detects an internal error in its motor circuit. | Motor / drive | Service |
| Ex54 | Jammed drive motor. | Motor / drive | See page |
| E57 | Inverter board is drawing excessive current. The inverter board supplies run voltage to the drive motor. Also: E58 | Control / electronics | Service |
| E59 | No drive motor tachometer signal. The inverter board supplies run voltage to the drive motor. | Motor / drive | Service |
| E5A | Overheated inverter board. This error can be caused by continuous dryer operation in hot ambient conditions. | Control / electronics | See page |
| E5H | Motor voltage is too low (below 100 volts). | Motor / drive | Service |
| E5C | Voltage supply is too high (above 240 volts). | Power supply | Service |
| E5d | Communication error between the inverter board and the main electronic control board. A faulty line filter can also cause this error code. The line filter eliminates interference from the power supply. Also: E5E | Control / electronics | Service |
| E5F | Inverter board failed to start the drive motor. | Motor / drive | Service |
| Ex62 | Shorted compressor. A service technician should do this repair because it involves recovering and recharging refrigerant in the sealed refrigerant system. | Control / electronics | Service |
| Ex63 | Compressor not operating. A service technician should do this repair because it involves recovering and recharging refrigerant in the sealed refrigerant system. | Control / electronics | Service |
| Ex64 | Compressor sensor circuit failure. | Sensors | Service |
| Ex71 | Temperature sensor failure. | Heating | Service |
| Ex83, Ex86 | Main control board failure. Also: Ex87 | Control / electronics | Service |
| Ex91 | User interface communication failure. | Control / electronics | Service |
| Ex92 | User interface is incompatible with the main electronic control board. Also: Ex98 | Control / electronics | See page |
| Ex9E | One or more user interface buttons don't work. | Control / electronics | Service |
| ExH1 | Incoming power supply frequency out of limits. | Power supply | Reset only |
| ExH2 | Power supply voltage too high (above 130 VAC). | Power supply | Service |
| ExH3 | Power supply voltage too low (below 100 VAC). | Power supply | Service |
| ExH4, ExHD, ExHE, ExHF | Main electronic control board failure. Also: ExF6 | Control / electronics | Service |
Symptoms
Sources
- Sears PartsDirect: Kenmore compact condensing dryer error-code chart (third-party copy of manufacturer service data)
Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with Kenmore.