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Appliance Error Codes: Complete Guide

When your washer, dryer, dishwasher, or refrigerator flashes a code, it's telling you exactly what's wrong — if you know how to read it. Most home appliance error codes point to a simple, DIY-fixable issue: a clogged filter, a kinked hose, an unbalanced load, or a $30–$80 part you can swap yourself in under an hour.

This hub indexes all 131 consumer appliance error code guides on the site, organized by appliance and brand. Every guide includes what the code means, the most common causes, a step-by-step fix, and the exact replacement part if you need one.

Tip: Search your brand and code together, for example "Samsung washer 4E" or "LG dryer D80". Before you pay for a service call, check the fix below — most codes take under 10 minutes.

131
Total Guides
10
Brands Covered
6
Appliance Types
DIY
Most Fixes

Common Appliance Error Patterns

Symptom Typical Cause Typical Fix
Won't drainClogged pump filter / hoseClean filter, clear drain hose
Won't fillClosed valve / clogged screenOpen valve, clean inlet screens
Won't spinUnbalanced load / lid switchRedistribute load, test lid lock
Won't heat (dryer)Element / thermal fuse / ventClean vent, test element & fuse
Not cooling (fridge)Evap fan / defrost / sensorTest fan motor, defrost heater

Washing Machines Error Codes (44 guides)

Guide Fix
Amana Washer and Dryer Error Codes — Complete Troubleshooting Guide Fix →
Bosch Washer E02 Error Code — Drain Problem Fix Fix →
Bosch Washer E13 Error Code — Waterproof System Activated Fix Fix →
Bosch Washer E18 Error Code — Heating System Fault Fix Fix →
Bosch Washer F17 Error Code — Water Inlet Problem Fix Fix →
Bosch Washer F21 Error Code — Heating Timeout Fix Fix →
Electrolux Washer E10 Error Code — Water Fill Problem Fix Fix →
Electrolux Washer E11 Error Code — Slow Fill Problem Fix Fix →
Electrolux Washer E21 Error Code — Drain Timeout Fix Fix →
Electrolux Washer E20 Error Code — Drain Problem Fix Fix →
Electrolux Washer E40 Error Code — Door Lock Error Fix Fix →
Electrolux Washer Error Codes: E10, E11, E20, and E21 Fix Guide Fix →
Frigidaire Washer E10 Error Code — Water Fill Problem Fix Fix →
Frigidaire Washer E11 Error Code — Slow Fill Fix Fix →
Frigidaire Washer E13 Error Code — Leak Detection Fix Fix →
Frigidaire Washer E20 Error Code — Drain Problem Fix Fix →
Frigidaire Washer E21 Error Code — Long Drain Fix Fix →
Frigidaire Washer LOC Error Code — Control Lock Fix Fix →
Kenmore Washer F1 Error Code — Control Board Communication Error Fix →
Kenmore Washer F21 Error Code — Long Drain Fix Fix →
LG Washer dE Error Code — Door Error Fix Fix →
LG Washer Error Codes: OE, UE, LE, and IE Fix Guide Fix →
LG Washer FE Error Code — Overfill Error Fix Fix →
LG Washer IE Error Code — Water Inlet Error Fix Fix →
LG Washer LE Error Code — Motor Error Fix Fix →
LG Washer OE Error Code — Drain Error Fix Fix →
LG Washer PE Error Code — Pressure Sensor Fix Fix →
LG Washer tE Error Code — Thermistor Error Fix Fix →
LG Washer UE Error Code — Unbalanced Load Fix Fix →
Maytag Washer F1 Error Code — Control Board Fix Fix →
Maytag Washer F5 Error Code — Door Latch Fix Fix →
Maytag Washer Lf Error Code — Long Fill Fix Fix →
Samsung Washer 4E Error Code — Water Supply Problem Fix Fix →
Samsung Washer 5E Error Code (SE) — Drain Error Fix Fix →
Samsung Washer DC Error Code — What It Means and How to Fix It Fix →
Samsung Washer Error Codes: DC, 4E, 5E, and LE Fix Guide Fix →
Samsung Washer LE Error Code — Leak Detection Fix Fix →
Samsung Washer nd Error Code — No Drain Fix Fix →
Samsung Washer nF Error Code — No Fill Fix Fix →
Speed Queen Washer Error Codes: dL, LF, OV, AG, DC Fix Guide Fix →
Whirlpool Washer F1 Error Code — Control Board Fix Fix →
Whirlpool Washer F21 Error Code — Drain Fix Fix →
Whirlpool Washer F20 Error Code — No Water Fix Fix →
Whirlpool Washer F28 Error Code — Communication Error Fix Fix →

Dryers Error Codes (13 guides)

Guide Fix
Amana Washer and Dryer Error Codes — Complete Troubleshooting Guide Fix →
Electrolux Dryer Error Codes — Comprehensive Fix Guide Fix →
Frigidaire Dryer E4A Error Code — Drying Time Exceeded Fix Fix →
Frigidaire Dryer E64 Error Code — Thermistor Circuit Open Fix Fix →
Frigidaire Dryer Error Codes: E64, E68, and E4A Fix Guide Fix →
Kenmore Dryer F01 Error Code — Main Control Board Failure Fix →
LG Dryer D80 Error Code — Duct Blockage Fix Fix →
LG Dryer PF Error Code — Power Failure Fix Fix →
Samsung Dryer bE Error Code — Button Error Fix Fix →
Samsung Dryer HC Error Code — High Temperature Fix Fix →
Samsung Dryer HE Error Code — Heating Error Fix Fix →
Whirlpool Dryer F01 Error Code — Control Board Fix Fix →
Whirlpool Dryer F70 Error Code — Communication Fix Fix →

Dishwashers Error Codes (17 guides)

Guide Fix
Bosch Dishwasher E01 Error Code — Heating Circuit Fix Fix →
Bosch Dishwasher E09 Error Code — Heating Element Fix Fix →
Bosch Dishwasher E15 Error Code — Water in Base Fix Fix →
Bosch Dishwasher E24 Error Code — Drain Fix Fix →
Bosch Dishwasher E25 Error Code — Drain Pump Fix Fix →
Bosch Dishwasher Error Codes — Complete Residential Guide (Series 300, 500, 800) Fix →
Frigidaire Dishwasher Error Codes — Complete Guide (i20, i30, UO, ER, CL) Fix →
GE Dishwasher Error Codes — Complete Guide Fix →
Hobart E-04 Heating / Temperature Sensor Error. Complete Fix Guide Fix →
Hobart E-05 Ignition Failure. Gas Burner Won't Light Fix Fix →
Hobart Commercial Dishwasher Error Codes: Complete Guide Fix →
KitchenAid Dishwasher Error Codes — Complete Fix Guide Fix →
LG Dishwasher AE Error Code — Leak Fix Fix →
Maytag Dishwasher Error Codes — Complete Fix Guide Fix →
Miele Dishwasher Error Codes — Complete Fix Guide Fix →
Samsung Dishwasher 4C Error Code — Water Supply Fix Fix →
Samsung Dishwasher LC Error Code — Leak Sensor Fix Fix →

Refrigerators Error Codes (6 guides)

Guide Fix
Frigidaire Refrigerator Error Codes: SY CE, SY EF, and H1 Fix Guide Fix →
Frigidaire Refrigerator H1 Error Code — High Temperature Alarm Fix Fix →
Frigidaire Refrigerator SY CE Error Code — Communication & Sensor Fix Fix →
GE Refrigerator Error Codes — Complete Guide Fix →
LG Refrigerator Er FF Error Code — Freezer Fan Fix Fix →
Samsung Refrigerator 40E Error Code — Ice Maker Fix Fix →

Ovens & Ranges Error Codes (16 guides)

Guide Fix
Garland, Cleveland Range, and Market Forge Error Codes and Troubleshooting Guide Fix →
Garland Commercial Range Error Codes: Complete Guide Fix →
LG Oven Error Codes: F3, F9, and F5 Fix Guide Fix →
LG Range F3 and F5 Error Codes — Temperature Sensor and Locking Motor Fix Fix →
LG Range F3 Error Code — Oven Temperature Sensor Fault Fix →
LG Range F9 Error Code and Complete Troubleshooting Guide Fix →
Lincoln Impinger Conveyor Oven Fault Codes — Complete Guide Fix →
Middleby Marshall Oven Fault Codes — PS528 / PS536 Guide Fix →
Samsung Oven Error Codes: SE, C-d0, C-10, and F-22 Fix Guide Fix →
Samsung Range C-10 and F-22 Error Codes — Sensor and Calibration Fix Fix →
Samsung Range and Oven Error Codes — Complete Guide Fix →
Samsung Range SE and C-d0 Error Codes — Touchpad and PCB Fix Fix →
Samsung Range SE Error Code — Touchpad or Control Lock Fix Fix →
TurboChef Rapid Cook Oven Fault Codes — Sota / Encore Guide Fix →
Vulcan Commercial Oven Error Codes: Complete Guide Fix →
Vulcan Commercial Range and Oven Error Codes: Gas and Electric Troubleshooting Guide Fix →

Microwaves Error Codes (2 guides)

Guide Fix
LG Microwave Error Codes: F-3, F-4, and F-19 Fix Guide Fix →
Samsung Microwave Error Codes: SE, 7E, and Door Fix Guide Fix →

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