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Frigidaire washing machine error codes

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Frigidaire washing machine code table

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E1
The top-load washer did not fill to the required water level within the allotted time. The machine detected inadequate water flow and paused the cycle to protect the motor and heating elements from running dry.
medium severity
E2
The top-load washer detected that water is draining more slowly than expected. The cycle pauses to prevent overflowing or running the next phase without an empty drum.
medium severity
E3
The top-load washer's control board cannot confirm that the lid is closed and locked. The lid must lock before the spin cycle can begin for operator safety. E3 appears when the lock does not engage within the expected time.
medium severity
E4
The top-load washer detected that the laundry load is unevenly distributed in the drum during spin. Excessive vibration from an unbalanced load can damage the machine — the washer pauses spin to protect itself.
low severity
E5
The top-load washer has detected that it is not sitting level, which prevents the drum from balancing correctly during spin. E5 is often triggered alongside E4 when the leveling issue is severe.
low severity
E11
Frigidaire washer error E11 usually means the machine is not getting enough incoming water to reach the required level in time.
medium severity
E13
The front-load washer's pressure sensor has detected water where it should not be — either a leak from the main tub into the base of the machine, or an air leak in the air bell (pressure sensor hose) that is giving false low-water readings. E13 is a high-severity fault that should be investigated promptly.
high severity
E21
Frigidaire washer error E21 usually means the machine is draining, but not fast enough to empty the drum normally.
medium severity
E23
The main control board's relay that powers the drain pump has failed. The pump is not receiving the electrical signal to run, so the drum cannot drain. E23 points to an electronic component fault rather than a mechanical blockage.
high severity
E35
The pressure sensor has reported that the water level in the tub has exceeded the maximum fill level. This is a high-severity fault — an overfilled drum can overflow and damage the machine's electronics. The control board halts the cycle immediately.
high severity
E41
The main control board is reading the door switch as open, meaning it believes the door is not closed. E41 is triggered even if the door appears visually closed — the electrical signal from the door switch is not reaching the control board.
medium severity
E42
The front-load washer door lock did not release at the end of the cycle. E42 is essentially the opposite of E41 — the door is locked when it should have unlocked. This can leave laundry trapped inside the drum.
medium severity
E52
The control board received an erratic or out-of-range signal from the tachometer generator — the sensor that monitors motor speed. The board cannot confirm the motor is running at the correct speed, so the cycle is halted to protect the motor.
medium severity
E55
The washer's motor has reached a temperature above its safe operating limit. The control board has cut power to the motor to prevent damage. The machine will not resume until the motor has cooled to a safe temperature.
medium severity
E59
The control board received no signal from the tachometer generator for more than 3 seconds while the motor was commanded to run. This means the motor either stopped completely or the tachometer has lost electrical continuity. The cycle is halted to protect the motor.
medium severity
E75
The control board detected an out-of-range or open-circuit reading from the water temperature sensor (NTC thermistor). Without an accurate temperature reading, the machine cannot control the wash temperature correctly and halts the cycle to prevent washing with water that is too hot or too cold.
medium severity
E95
The main control board and one or more secondary boards (motor control board, display board, or user interface board) have lost communication. E95 indicates an internal electronics fault — the machine has halted the cycle because it cannot reliably control its components.
high severity
EF1
The front-load washer's drain pump filter (coin trap) is blocked with lint, debris, or a foreign object. EF1 is one of the most common error codes on front-load Frigidaire and Electrolux washers and is almost always resolved by cleaning the pump filter — a task that takes under 15 minutes.
medium severity
EF2
The front-load washer detected excessive suds during the cycle. Excess suds interfere with proper drum tumbling and rinsing, and can overflow into the machine's electronics. The machine adds extra rinses to clear the suds before continuing.
low severity
F2
On top-load models, F2 indicates the machine detected excessive suds that are preventing proper draining, or that the drainage cycle is taking longer than expected. The machine adds extra rinses to clear the suds before continuing.
low severity
FD
FD is a lid lock fault on top-load models, indicating the lid lock mechanism did not engage or disengage correctly within the expected time. Unlike E3 (lid open), FD often points to a mechanical or electrical failure of the lock assembly itself.
medium severity

Common symptom shortcuts

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Drain and standing water problems

  • E2 - The top-load washer detected that water is draining more slowly than expected. The cycle pauses to prevent overflowing or running the next phase without an empty drum.
  • E13 - The front-load washer's pressure sensor has detected water where it should not be — either a leak from the main tub into the base of the machine, or an air leak in the air bell (pressure sensor hose) that is giving false low-water readings. E13 is a high-severity fault that should be investigated promptly.
  • E21 - Frigidaire washer error E21 usually means the machine is draining, but not fast enough to empty the drum normally.

Leaks, fill, and water-path issues

  • E1 - The top-load washer did not fill to the required water level within the allotted time. The machine detected inadequate water flow and paused the cycle to protect the motor and heating elements from running dry.
  • E2 - The top-load washer detected that water is draining more slowly than expected. The cycle pauses to prevent overflowing or running the next phase without an empty drum.
  • E11 - Frigidaire washer error E11 usually means the machine is not getting enough incoming water to reach the required level in time.

Door, latch, and lock warnings

  • E3 - The top-load washer's control board cannot confirm that the lid is closed and locked. The lid must lock before the spin cycle can begin for operator safety. E3 appears when the lock does not engage within the expected time.
  • E4 - The top-load washer detected that the laundry load is unevenly distributed in the drum during spin. Excessive vibration from an unbalanced load can damage the machine — the washer pauses spin to protect itself.
  • E13 - The front-load washer's pressure sensor has detected water where it should not be — either a leak from the main tub into the base of the machine, or an air leak in the air bell (pressure sensor hose) that is giving false low-water readings. E13 is a high-severity fault that should be investigated promptly.

Common guides to open next

E1 fix guide

E1 - The top-load washer did not fill to the required water level within the allotted time. The machine detected inadequate water flow and paused the cycle to protect the motor and heating elements from running dry.

E2 fix guide

E2 - The top-load washer detected that water is draining more slowly than expected. The cycle pauses to prevent overflowing or running the next phase without an empty drum.

E3 fix guide

E3 - The top-load washer's control board cannot confirm that the lid is closed and locked. The lid must lock before the spin cycle can begin for operator safety. E3 appears when the lock does not engage within the expected time.

E4 fix guide

E4 - The top-load washer detected that the laundry load is unevenly distributed in the drum during spin. Excessive vibration from an unbalanced load can damage the machine — the washer pauses spin to protect itself.