F29 Error

Whirlpool Duet Dryer F29 Error

Troubleshooting and Repair - F29 Error Code - WED8300SW0

The F29 error means the control is reporting the moisture sensor is shorted. This error can be caused by multiple components. The following components will need to be tested.

  • The wiring harness from the sensor to the control
  • Thermistor
  • Moisture Sensor Strips
  • Main Control Board

The parts will need to be checked with an ohm/volt meter to determine the cause of the error.

This Whirlpool Duet Dryer F29 error troubleshooting and repair information applies to model WED8300SW0 and all the models listed under the related models section below.

Whirlpool Duet Dryer WED8300SW0
Questions For Error Code F29

Error Code F29

Need information for fixing Whirlpool Duet Dryer Model # WED8410SW2 for Error Code F29. Replaced heating coil which was broken, put dryer back together, now getting this error code. Please provide instructions

The F29 error means the following:

F-29 flashes if the moisture sensor strip has shorted. Replace the moisture sensor strip. There are two strips so if you replace it replace both, buy two strips from the link below:

https://prismparts.com/products/for-whirlpool-dryer-moisture-sensor-strip-pp3728006?_pos=1&_sid=4342ba2e0&_ss=r

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Related Whirlpool Duet Dryer Models
This F29 error code also applies to the following models
WED8300SW0
WED8500SR0
WED8300SW2
WGD8500SR0
7MWGD8300SW0
7MWGD8300SW1
7MWGD8500SR2
WED8300SB2
WGD8300SB2
WGD8300SW2
WGD8500SR1
YWED8300SB2
YWED8300SW0
YWED8300SW2
YWED8500SR0