Fisher & Paykel Dryer Error Code ErrA

ErrA means the dryer's control board has detected an open circuit in the belt switch, which monitors whether the drum drive belt is intact. This typically means the belt has broken, slipped off a pulley, or the wiring to the belt switch has come loose. The dryer will not operate while this fault is active, as the belt switch is a safety interlock. Inspecting the belt and switch wiring inside the cabinet is required to resolve it.

No, you should not attempt to bypass or ignore the ErrA fault. The belt switch is a safety interlock, and if the belt is broken, running the motor without the belt could cause overheating or further mechanical damage. The dryer is designed to refuse operation when ErrA is active, and that protection should not be circumvented.

If only the wiring connector needs reseating, there is no parts cost and the repair is free if done yourself. A replacement drive belt typically costs in the range of $15 to $50 depending on the model. A replacement belt switch is generally in the $20 to $60 range. If you hire a technician, expect to pay labor costs on top of parts, which can bring the total repair cost to roughly $100 to $250 depending on local rates and the parts required.

A confident DIYer comfortable with basic appliance disassembly can diagnose and resolve ErrA in many cases. If the belt has simply slipped off a pulley, reseating it requires no parts. If the belt is broken, replacing it is a moderately involved repair that requires purchasing a compatible replacement belt and reassembling the drum. A failed belt switch is also a replaceable component. If you are not comfortable working inside the dryer cabinet, a qualified technician should perform the repair.

Resetting the dryer will not permanently clear ErrA because the fault is triggered by a real hardware condition, not a software glitch. If the belt switch circuit remains open after a reset, the code will return immediately when the dryer attempts to start. The underlying cause, whether a broken belt, slipped belt, loose connector, or failed switch, must be physically corrected before the error will stay cleared.