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Fisher & Paykel Dryer Fault 14 (Sensor Module Problem)

Fault 14 is logged as a sensor module problem, and F&P gives it one remedy: replace the sensor module. That board handles the exhaust sensing and drives the lid and door actuators, so its failure often shows up as a…

What Fault 14 Means

Fault 14 is logged as a sensor module problem, and F&P gives it one remedy: replace the sensor module. That board handles the exhaust sensing and drives the lid and door actuators, so its failure often shows up as a cluster of codes rather than this one alone.

Common Causes of Fault 14

  • An internal failure detected by the sensor module
  • Degradation of the module electronics with age
  • Damage from a supply disturbance

🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try

Switch the dryer off at the breaker for two minutes and restore power once. A self-check that fails at a single start-up is worth ruling out before a part is discussed.

⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That

  • Isolate the dryer at the breaker before the module is reached, as it sits on a mains-fed circuit inside the cabinet.
  • Because this module also drives the actuators, a technician will want the whole problem log rather than the code on screen, and a reset wipes that context.
  • Modules are static-sensitive and can be damaged in handling before they are even connected.
  • With the brand out of the US laundry market, sourcing a correct module is a matter of exact reference rather than availability.

Opening a panel to inspect or repair something yourself doesn't automatically cancel your manufacturer's warranty — but it can risk accidental damage, and some manufacturers do have specific service conditions. Check your product's warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

Other Dryer Error Codes

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FAQ

Fault 14 FAQ

Often, yes. The sensor module handles several functions, so its failure tends to surface as a group of codes that all trace back to the same board.

Once. If the code survives a full power-down and returns, the module has failed its own check rather than stumbled over a transient.

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