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Amana dishwasher F8E4 is a drain-pump error — usually a clogged filter or debris in the pump. The monthly clean-out, when the pump is due, cost $100–$225.

Amana dishwasher F9E1 is a drain timeout — most often a garbage-disposal knockout plug left in place. The checks that fix it, and cost $75–$200.

Amana dryer AF is an airflow restriction — the leading cause of dryer fires. Clean the lint system and vent. Repair up to $125.

Amana dryer F1 is a main control board fault, often from a power surge. Causes and a $175–$350 professional board repair.

Amana dryer F3 E1 is an exhaust thermistor open — check the vent first. Resistance test and a $75–$175 professional repair range.

Amana dryer F3 E2 is a shorted exhaust thermistor sending a false high reading, so the dryer barely heats. What to inspect, and repair cost $75–$175.

Amana dryer L2 means it is seeing only half its voltage on one leg — motor turns but no heat. The breaker check first, then the outlet, cost $50–$200.

Amana oven F1 is a control board (ERC) failure — the most common oven code across Whirlpool brands. Try surge protection; repair $175–$375.

Amana oven F3 is an open temperature sensor (RTD) — the board sees no cavity heat and will not warm up. DIY sensor swap and repair cost $50–$150.

Amana oven F5 is a self-clean door-lock fault — on budget ranges, stripped plastic latch gears. Why not to force it, and repair cost $100–$225.

Amana oven F9 is a door lock error after self-clean — let it cool, do not force it. Causes and a $100–$225 professional repair.

Amana refrigerator CF is a board-to-board communication loss — often just an oxidized connector on these simpler layouts. Reseat first, cost $175–$400.

Amana refrigerator HI is a high temperature alert — often a door left open or a power outage. Owner steps and a repair up to $200.

Amana refrigerator LO is a low temperature alert — freezer too cold. Adjust the setting and verify the sensor. Repair up to $125.

Amana refrigerator PO is just a power-outage marker — press any button to clear it. When a recurring PO points to a loose outlet, up to $110.

Amana washer F0 E2 is an excess-suds error — the low-fill tub foams over on too much or non-HE detergent. The free fix first, cost up to $130.

Amana washer F0 E5 is an unbalanced load — often just a bunched or heavy load, but a repeat points to tired suspension springs. Fixes, cost up to $150.

Amana washer F3 E1 is a pressure switch fault — water level sensing. Safe checks, flood note, and a $100–$225 professional repair.

Amana washer F5 E2 is a door/lid lock fault. On the NTW4516FW check the rear-hinge harness first. Repair runs $100–$225.

Amana washer F7 E1 is a motor speed sensing error — often the rotor position sensor. Professional-only diagnosis; repair runs $175–$400.

Amana washer F8 E1 is a water fill timeout — check the supply valves and inlet screens first. Often owner-fixable; repair $75–$200.

Amana washer F9 E1 is a long drain — usually a clogged drain pump filter. Owner-fixable steps and a $100–$225 professional repair.

Bosch dishwasher showing E01? It means the PerfectDry zeolite heat pump motor has failed. What it costs, what to check, and when to call a tech.

Bosch dishwasher E08 is a heating/temperature control fault — often a half-failed heater. Lukewarm-water symptoms, safe checks, and repair cost.

Bosch dishwasher E09 means the flow-through heater is not producing heat. Cold-wash symptoms, safe checks, repair cost, and when to call a pro.

Bosch dishwasher E12 is a limescale warning, not a breakdown. A descaling cycle usually clears it. Costs, the fix, and hard-water prevention.

Bosch dishwasher E15 (AquaStop) means water reached the base pan and leak protection tripped. How to drain it, find the leak, and repair cost.

Bosch dishwasher E16 is an overfill fault — usually the inlet valve or a drain backflow. How to tell E16 from E17, safe checks, and repair cost.

Bosch dishwasher E18 means low or no water is reaching the machine. Check the supply valve and inlet hose first — the cheapest fixes. Cost inside.

Bosch dishwasher E22 means the filter is blocked — the easiest code to fix. How to clean the triple filter, plus symptoms and near-zero cost.
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