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Electrolux Washing Machine Error Codes

24 error codes with causes and step-by-step fixes

Your Electrolux washing machine uses 24 distinct error codes to flag faults before they turn into a full breakdown. The most common cluster around control board (8), door (4), water supply (3). Of these, about 24 can usually be cleared at home without a technician, while 14 point to more serious faults that may warrant a professional. Typical repair costs on this appliance run from $0 for simple DIY fixes up to $520 for professional component replacement.

Find your code in the table below for its exact meaning, the most likely causes ranked by how often they're the culprit, a step-by-step fix, the parts you may need, and a clear call on when it's worth phoning a repair pro.

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Code	Meaning	Severity	DIY	Est. Cost
E20	Drain error — water not draining	⚠ High Severity	moderate	$0–$90
E10	Water inlet error — no water detected	⚠ Medium Severity	easy	$0–$75
E40	Door not closed or door lock failure	⚠ Medium Severity	moderate	$35–$85
E50	Motor failure	⚠ High Severity	hard	$15–$250
E90	Wiring harness fault — communication error	⚠ Medium Severity	hard	$50–$150
E11	Long fill time — washer not filling during the wash phase	⚠ Medium Severity	easy	$0–$75
E13	Water leak detected — level dropping when it should not	⚠ High Severity	moderate	$0–$80
E21	Drain error — water not pumping out fast enough	⚠ High Severity	moderate	$0–$90
E23	Drain pump triac/relay failure on the control board	⚠ High Severity	hard	$45–$280
E31	Pressure sensor not communicating with the control board	⚠ High Severity	moderate	$35–$80
E35	Pressure sensor indicates water overfill	⚠ High Severity	moderate	$35–$80
E41	Door open — control cannot confirm the door is shut	✓ Low Severity	easy	$0–$90
E42	Door lock device failure — door will not lock	⚠ Medium Severity	moderate	$40–$90
E43	Door lock triac failure on the control board	⚠ High Severity	hard	$120–$280
E44	Door-closed sensing fault — closure sensor not detected	⚠ Medium Severity	moderate	$40–$90
E45	Door lock control circuit fault on the control board	⚠ High Severity	hard	$120–$280
E51	Drive motor triac short-circuit on the control board	⚠ High Severity	hard	$120–$280
E52	No signal from the motor tacho generator	⚠ High Severity	hard	$15–$260
E53	Motor control circuit fault — low voltage to the speed control	⚠ High Severity	hard	$120–$280
E61	Insufficient heating during wash — water not reaching temperature	⚠ Medium Severity	hard	$15–$90
E62	Overheating during wash — water temperature too high	⚠ High Severity	hard	$15–$280
E66	Heating element relay failure on the main board	⚠ High Severity	hard	$120–$280
E91	Communication error between the user interface and the main board	⚠ Medium Severity	hard	$90–$280
E94	Washer configuration error — incorrect control data	⚠ Medium Severity	hard	$0–$280