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Frigidaire Washing Machine Error Code E11

Reviewed by the ApplianceErrors Editorial Team · Verified against manufacturer service documentation · Last verified: June 10, 2026
⚠ Medium Severity 🔧 Easy DIY

Fill time exceeded — water not filling

The most common cause of the E11 error on a Frigidaire washing machine is supply valve closed (~40% of cases); start with: open supply valves.

💰 DIY cost: $0–$70 👨‍🔧 Pro cost: $120–$230 Save $120+ by doing it yourself
Frigidaire Washing Machine error code E11 on the display panel
How the E11 code appears on a Frigidaire washing machine display

What Does Error Code E11 Mean on a Frigidaire Washing Machine?

Fill time exceeded — water not filling.

E11 fires when the control board does not see the pressure sensor reach the target water level within the allotted fill window, so it halts the cycle to prevent running dry and to protect the pump and heater. It points to restricted or absent water delivery — closed valves, clogged inlet screens, or low pressure — rather than a drain or overflow fault. Related code E21 concerns slow draining, distinguishing a supply-side problem from an outlet-side one.

Models affected: Frigidaire front-load and top-load washers with an electronic control board and pressure-sensor fill monitoring
What owners report: Owners commonly report E11 after a hose has been disconnected for moving or after municipal water work leaves debris in the lines. A frequent quick win is simply confirming both supply valves are fully open, then clearing the mesh inlet screens; the error often clears once flow is restored.

What Causes Error Code E11?

Here are the most common causes in order of frequency. Start with the most likely cause before moving to the next:

  1. 1
    Supply valve closed 40% of cases
  2. 2
    Inlet screen blocked 30% of cases
  3. 3
    Low water pressure 20% of cases
  4. 4
    Inlet valve failure 10% of cases

How to Fix Frigidaire Washing Machine Error Code E11

🔧 Easy DIY Est. time: 10–20 min
⚡ Safety first: Unplug the appliance before opening any panels or touching internal components.
  1. 1

    Open supply valves

    Check both hot and cold valves are fully open.

  2. 2

    Clean inlet screens

    Remove hoses and clean mesh filters.

  3. 3

    Test inlet valve

    Test solenoid coils for continuity.

    🔩 Frigidaire inlet valve ($30–$70)

How to Reset Error Code E11

After fixing supply, restart cycle.

Note: If the error returns after resetting, the underlying issue has not been resolved. Work through the fix steps above.

Symptom guide: Washer not filling →

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When to Call a Professional

If supply is confirmed and error persists, inlet valve replacement needed.

Average professional repair cost for this issue: $120–$230

Related Error Codes

E21
Drain time exceeded — water not draining
⚠ High Severity

Same Code on Other Brands

Error code E11 appears on these other brands too. See every brand that shows E11 →

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Electrolux Washing Machine E11
Long fill time — washer not filling during the wash phase
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Electrolux Oven E11
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More Frigidaire Washing Machine Error Codes

E41 Door open — lid or door not properly closed E45 Door lock control board failure E13 Water leak in tub or air leak in the pressure-sensor air bell E23 Drain pump relay failure on the control board E42 Door will not unlock at the end of the cycle E43 Control board communications fault

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I keep using my Frigidaire Washing Machine when error E11 appears? +
You often can for a cycle or two, but the water-supply issue behind E11 will keep interrupting normal operation until it is fixed. Plan the repair rather than ignoring the code.
What most commonly causes E11 on a Frigidaire Washing Machine? +
Across reported Frigidaire washing machine repairs, the most frequent is supply valve closed (40% of cases), inlet screen blocked (30%), then low water pressure (20%). Check them in that order before replacing any parts.
E11 keeps coming back after a reset — what should I check next? +
A reset only clears the stored E11 fault; if it returns, the water-supply problem is still present. Move on to the physical checks — open supply valves, then clean inlet screens — since the code will reappear until the root cause is resolved. This is a beginner-friendly job needing only basic hand tools.
How much does it cost to fix Frigidaire Washing Machine error E11? +
A DIY repair typically runs $0–$70 in parts, versus $120–$230 for a professional service call, so handling it yourself saves around $120. Expect the work to take about 10–20 minutes.
Which Frigidaire Washing Machine models show error E11? +
E11 is documented on Frigidaire front-load and top-load washers with an electronic control board and pressure-sensor fill monitoring. Other units sharing the same control platform can display it too, so the fixes here generally transfer across the series.

Sources & References

Content verified against manufacturer service documentation. Last verified: June 10, 2026.

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