Written by
Hannah Ostrowski Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeE72
ApplianceDryer
E72 explained
The outlet control thermistor has a short circuit. The sheets list a defective thermistor or defective wiring as the possible condition, and the entry sits with the dryers in 137559700C (1302) and 137265000B (1202).
For the owner
Write down the code and the model number. Testing the sensor and its wiring is left to a technician.
When E72 is on the display of a Frigidaire dryer in the Bay Area, (415) 319-6371 is the line to use. Read Frigidaire dryer repair beforehand, and keep the model number plus your own notes ready.
Model compatibility: Frigidaire reuses codes across series and model years, so E72 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
Outlet control thermistor short circuit.
Important safety warning. 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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