Whirlpool Dryer — Error Code AF
Airflow through the venting system is restricted.
ApplianceDB ranks 1 repair for this code, led by “Clear the vent”. That top fix is an easy DIY job, involving the exhaust vent. Severity is classified as degraded — the appliance keeps running but not correctly.
Ranked repair steps
1. Clear the vent
Check the lint screen and vent for blockages, and straighten any crushed or kinked duct sections.
easy · basis: manufacturer first
Remedy source: Whirlpool Product Help — Error Codes in Dryers
Provenance: facts re-derived from a disclosed repair reference — ApplianceCodeHub — Whirlpool Dryer Error Codes. Meanings and steps are original paraphrase; nothing is reproduced verbatim.