Whirlpool tumble dryer: error F04
Code F04 on a Whirlpool tumble dryer display means: heat exchanger needs cleaning.
- Meaning
- Heat exchanger needs cleaning
- Check first
- Take out the heat exchanger (the flap at the bottom front) and rinse it with water.
- Repair shop
- 270–680 zł
Most common causes
- Lint on the heat exchanger
- Clogged filters
What you can check yourself
Unplug the tumble dryer.
Take out the heat exchanger (the flap at the bottom front) and rinse it with water.
Clean the filters, put everything back and start again.
- the error keeps coming back after these checks,
- water is leaking or you smell burning,
- the appliance trips the circuit breaker.
More detail in our guide: Tumble dryer not drying →
Is it worth repairing?
Pick your model and fault. We compare the repair cost with what the appliance is worth.
Open the calculator →Questions
What does error F04 mean on a Whirlpool tumble dryer?
Code F04 means: heat exchanger needs cleaning. The most common causes: lint on the heat exchanger, clogged filters.
Can I keep using the tumble dryer with error F04?
If the error goes away after the checks above, yes. If it keeps coming back, water leaks, you smell burning or the breaker trips, stop using it and call a repair service.
Other codes: Whirlpool tumble dryer
A code can mean different things on different models and years. Always check the manual or the manufacturer's support page too. Repair prices are approximate, for repair shops in Poland.