About this guide
- Written by ApplianceWorth Editorial Team
- Technical contact Victor — appliance technician
- Record updated 2026-07-01
- Applies to Amana dryers
- Confidence medium
- Sources Manufacturer service documentation and field-repair experience · Methodology · Report a correction
The record-update date is a database timestamp, not proof of a fresh model-specific technical review. Check the applicability below and your manufacturer’s instructions before acting on a guide.
What this code means
The moisture-sensor circuit appears open.
Most likely causes
- Dirty sensor strips
- A disconnected sensor harness
- A failed sensor circuit
Safe checks for the owner
- Clean the two metal sensor strips inside the drum.
- Retry an automatic cycle.
Estimated U.S. repair cost
$140–$320, depending on model, access, parts availability and local labor.