F26 Serious Moderate DIY

Amana Dryer F26 — Drive Motor Fault

Amana Dryer · Error code F26

What F26 Means

The main control did not detect proper drive motor operation. Motor may not start, may stall, or feedback signal is missing.

Symptoms

  • F26 displayed
  • Drum won't turn
  • Humming with no rotation
  • Motor starts then stops

Common Causes

1
Seized blower or drum bearing

Mechanical bind prevents motor from spinning up.

2
Broken drive belt

Belt off or broken — motor spins but drum doesn't move; some models flag F26.

3
Failed drive motor

Open motor winding or burned start switch on the motor.

4
Bad harness to motor

Connector loose or wire broken.

5
Failed main control

ACU motor drive circuit failure.

How to Fix It

  1. Unplug the dryer.
  2. Open the cabinet and verify the drive belt is intact and routed properly.
  3. Spin the drum and blower wheel by hand to check for binding.
  4. Inspect motor harness connections.
  5. Test motor windings for continuity per the tech sheet.
  6. Replace seized blower, broken belt, or failed motor as indicated.

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.

Common replacement Dryer drive belt View on Amazon→ Common replacement Dryer drive motor View on Amazon→ Common replacement Blower wheel View on Amazon→

More Amana Dryer Codes

AF AF — Restricted Air Flow dET dET — Detergent Detected (washer-dryer combo / steam models) E1 E1 — Thermistor Open (legacy display) E2 E2 — Thermistor Shorted (legacy display) Ed Ed — End of cycle / drying complete indication issue F01 F01 — Main Control Board Failure

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Verified against manufacturer documentation: amana.com

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