Written by
Maya Ortiz Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished October 20, 2026
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Code overviewat a glance.
The facts for this Whirlpool error, a plain-language snapshot, and what to confirm against your model number.
F28
Error codeF28
ApplianceDryer
Quick answer
F28 appears on Whirlpool commercial-grade residential dryers. The listing gives a power reset and no stated cause.
Model note: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so F28 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
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What this codemay mean.
A plain-language reading of the code — always confirm against your model’s documentation.
Mean
Code listed on Whirlpool Product Help with only reset steps and no stated cause.
Overview
F28 is shown in Whirlpool Product Help for commercial-grade residential dryers. No cause is given; only a reset is described.
What to do
Power the unit down at the circuit breaker(s) and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Power it up again at the breaker(s).
Choose a time dry cycle and start it.
Look at the dryer for a minute and see whether F28 displays again.
When the code does return, the listing sends you to schedule service.
F2E3 if you also see a communication error on a laundry tower
Service for a Whirlpool dryer in Los Angeles
F28 on the display after a reset? Ring (310) 448-6692 from Los Angeles with the code and model number to hand, and tell us how the test cycle went. More on dryer repair here.
Stop immediately if you notice smoke, sparks, a burning smell, gas odor, or water near electrical parts.
Safe
Important
Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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