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KitchenAid Dryer E2 — Thermistor Shorted

KitchenAid Dryer · Error code E2

What E2 Means

Companion to E1 — the thermistor is reading shorted. The control reads excessively high temperature and aborts heat.

Symptoms

  • E2 displayed
  • No heat
  • Cycle stops

Common Causes

1
Shorted thermistor

Internal short

2
Wire grounded against sheet metal

Chafed wire shorting to chassis

3
Damaged ACU input

Board-side failure (rare)

How to Fix It

  1. Unplug the dryer.
  2. Inspect the thermistor wiring for any pinch or short to ground.
  3. Test thermistor resistance — replace if near 0Ω.
  4. Repair wiring and reassemble.
  5. Replace the ACU only if sensor and wiring test good.

Parts You May Need

If diagnosis points to a failed part, these are the common replacements. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

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More KitchenAid Dryer Codes

AF AF — Airflow Restriction E1 E1 — Thermistor Open Circuit F01 F01 — Main Control Board Failure F22 F22 — Exhaust Thermistor Fault F23 F23 — Exhaust Thermistor Shorted F24 F24 — Inlet Thermistor Fault

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Verified against manufacturer documentation: kitchenaid.com

Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician.