Fisher & Paykel SmartLoad Dryer Code 16: airflow restriction

What Code 16 means

On Fisher & Paykel SmartLoad dryers such as the DEGX1 and DGGX1, Code 16 means airflow is restricted. The dryer has found that air is not moving through the drum and vent as it should. The listed places to check are the lint filter, the venting, the thermostat and the motor control module. Owners see Code 16 along with long drying times and a hot cabinet.

Common causes of Code 16

Lint filter clogged
Dryer vent crushed, long or blocked
Thermostat not reading correctly
Motor control module

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Unplug the dryer and let it cool. 2. Remove the lint screen and clean it, rinsing away any film. 3. Pull the dryer forward carefully and look for a crushed vent hose. 4. Clear the outside vent flap of lint, then run a short cycle. If Code 16 returns, call us.

! Why to stop there

Lint packed in the vent can cause overheating.
A thermostat or module test needs the cabinet opened.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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Code 16Code 16 questions

Why is airflow so important?

The dryer moves hot air through the clothes and out through the vent. Restricted air causes heat to build up, so the dryer reports Code 16 and stops to protect itself.

What should I clean first?

Start with the lint screen, then the vent hose and the outside flap. Most Code 16 cases begin with lint, and clearing it is safe once the dryer is unplugged and cool.

What if the vent is clear?

Then the thermostat or the motor control module may be the cause. We test them, give a written price and cover our repair with a 30-day workmanship warranty.