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Miele Dryer F156 Code Condenser Sensor Short

Plain-language guidance for Miele code F156 on Dryer — symptoms, safe checks, and when to call a technician.

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At a glance

Overview

Miele Repair Editorial Team Written by Miele Repair Editorial Team Editorial Team Published October 20, 2026 Updated October 28, 2026
Error code F156
Appliance Dryer
Quick answer

Tumble dryer fault F156 involves the refrigerant temperature sensor after the condenser.

Model compatibility

Miele reuses codes across series and model years, so F156 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

Short circuit at the refrigerant temperature sensor downstream of the condenser.

The display code F156 reports a shorted refrigerant temperature sensor located after the condenser. This is a technical matter. Owners are told to book a repair.

At a glance

Code F156
What it means Short circuit at the refrigerant temperature sensor downstream of the condenser.
What you can check There is no owner fix for a shorted sensor like this. Keep the dryer from running and have the code F156 ready for the technician.
When to call a technician This is a technical fault, so arrange a repair visit as soon as you see the code. Do not wait to see whether it clears by itself.
  • F156: short circuit
  • F157: open circuit at the same sensor, see F157

Compare F207 for the open-circuit case after the compressor.

Tumble dryer repair in the SC service areas

Miele tumble dryer owners in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas can call (844) 459-5005. Share the code and model number.

Source: Miele support: Tumble dryer Fault F156

Caution

Safety warning

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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