F24 that appears only sometimes
Whirlpool's code list gives F24 no owner-level meaning; it says you may need a qualified technician. The awkward version is the code that clears after a reset and returns days later, because the fault may be absent when the technician arrives. Keep a short record of each appearance, so the visit starts from a pattern rather than a guess.
Error codes
Reference| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| F24 | You may need assistance from a qualified technician. Call 1-866-698-2538 or click below to schedule an appointment. |
How an intermittent F24 behaves
- It appears, then vanishes — The dryer stops with F24, a reset clears it, and several loads then run normally.
- It favours certain loads — Some owners notice the code mostly with heavy loads, long cycles or one particular setting.
- It shows at a certain point — The code may come at the start, mid-cycle or near the end of drying, and that timing is worth noting.
- It gets more frequent — A code that appears weekly and then daily points to a fault getting worse.
- Everything else seems normal — Between appearances the dryer heats, tumbles and finishes as usual.
Why a code can be intermittent
- A connection that moves with heat or vibration — Wiring that is loose or slightly corroded can make contact most of the time and lose it now and then.
- A part starting to fail — Some components fail gradually, behaving normally when cool and faulting when warm or under load.
- A supply or outlet issue — A worn outlet or a shared circuit can upset the dryer at moments of high demand.
- A genuine one-off — A single appearance that never returns may have been a passing glitch, which is why the record matters.
What to record each time
- Date and time — Write down when the code appeared, even roughly.
- The cycle and settings — Note the program, the temperature setting and any options you selected.
- The load — Record what was drying and how full the drum was.
- The moment in the cycle — Note whether F24 came at the start, partway through or close to the end.
- What cleared it — Record whether a reset cleared it and how many loads ran before it came back.
Owner steps for an intermittent F24
- Unload and switch off — When F24 appears, take out the load and switch the dryer off at the breaker or unplug it.
About 5 min
- Make a log entry — Use a notebook kept by the dryer or a note on your phone, and fill in the same details every time.
Tools: notebookAbout 5 min
- Reset once — Restore the power after a minute and resume drying only if the code has cleared.
About 5 min
- Photograph the display — A picture of the code with its timestamp is quick proof of what appeared.
Tools: phoneAbout 1 min
- Book after a repeat — Once F24 has returned, arrange a technician through Whirlpool's service line or online booking and share the log.
About 10 min
Safety with a code that keeps returning
Safety
An intermittent fault is still a fault, so do not run the dryer unattended or overnight while F24 keeps reappearing, and never open the cabinet to chase it. With gas models, treat any smell of gas as an emergency rather than a fault code: everyone out, no switches or flames, and a call to the gas utility or 911 once you are outside.
When to call about F24
Call once F24 has come back a second time, or at once if it arrives with a burning smell, unusual heat or a tripped breaker. Bring the log, so the technician can try to recreate the fault.
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Dryers this page covers
This page is for Whirlpool dryers, gas or electric, that show F24 now and then or every time. Control layouts differ, so the reset and cancel steps in your owner's manual take priority.
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