SheetMetalDad95
Premium Member
- Model Number
- WED7600XW0
- Brand
- Whirlpool
- Age
- 6-10 years
I have a Whirlpool Cabrio dyer, that my I had bought brand new back around 2012-2013 from Sears. Its done great for the last, almost, decade. I have not had to do any deep maintenance or repairs until I recently had to put in a new Heating Element (Thank God for expedited appliance parts!).
About two days ago, I realized my clothes weren't getting dry and that the Dryer was flashing an AF error code on the screen (picture included, along with the Serial and Model #), along with being very hot and humid. Obviously, no airflow.
So here's what I know:
I had already cleaned out the whole dryer of lent when I put in the Heating Element (2-3 months ago).
I have checked to see if there is any new lint clogs in the immediate hose and wall, none.
I went outside to see if the vent was even blowing air, none (my dryer has basically a 16" lint exhaust flex over and through to the outside wall of the house)
I had also found this old forum post from a while back, seeming to be, basically, my issue that I'm having.
www.applianceblog.com
My question is, how likely is this ^^^^^^^ the problem? Could it also be a bad blower? Seeming that this dryer is almost 10 years old, I don't know how long blower fans are generally able to last.
Any comments on this situation would be great, and I would be glad to give any more troubleshooting answers if asked.
I wont be able to take this thing apart and fix it until the weekend happens. So I have time to research and get my ducks together on this one.
About two days ago, I realized my clothes weren't getting dry and that the Dryer was flashing an AF error code on the screen (picture included, along with the Serial and Model #), along with being very hot and humid. Obviously, no airflow.
So here's what I know:
I had already cleaned out the whole dryer of lent when I put in the Heating Element (2-3 months ago).
I have checked to see if there is any new lint clogs in the immediate hose and wall, none.
I went outside to see if the vent was even blowing air, none (my dryer has basically a 16" lint exhaust flex over and through to the outside wall of the house)
I had also found this old forum post from a while back, seeming to be, basically, my issue that I'm having.
FIXED - Whirlpool Cabrio Electric Dryer gets hot but doesnt blow air
I have a Whirlpool Dryer. It is flashing RF (Restricted Flow), so I cleaned my ducts (Vents straight up through roof) and cleaned the inside the dryer. My dryer has had venting issues for a while and I am currently installing a Dryer Booster Blower in my attic. I unhooked the vent from the...

My question is, how likely is this ^^^^^^^ the problem? Could it also be a bad blower? Seeming that this dryer is almost 10 years old, I don't know how long blower fans are generally able to last.
Any comments on this situation would be great, and I would be glad to give any more troubleshooting answers if asked.
I wont be able to take this thing apart and fix it until the weekend happens. So I have time to research and get my ducks together on this one.