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Washing Machine Error Codes
107 error codes across 15 brands
Washing machine error codes point to specific subsystems — water inlet valves, drain pumps, door latches, motor drivers, and control boards. Understanding the code tells you whether the repair is a $15 part or a $250 service call.
S
Samsung
19 error codes
4C Water supply not detected
UE Unbalanced load detected
OE Drain failure — water not draining
LE Motor locked — drum cannot rotate
+15 more codes →
L
LG
14 error codes
OE Drainage error — water not draining within expected time
UE Unbalanced load — cannot complete spin cycle
IE Water inlet error — water not filling within expected time
LE Motor locked — hall sensor or stator fault
+10 more codes →
W
Whirlpool
17 error codes
F8E1 Low water fill detected — water inlet problem
F9E1 Drain failure — cycle paused, water not draining
F5E2 Door lock failure — latch cannot engage
F1E1 Main control board failure
+13 more codes →
G
GE Appliances
8 error codes
E64 Heater open circuit — heating element has failed
E61 Water temperature too low
E65 Heater relay failure on main control board
E71 NTC temperature sensor failure — open circuit
+4 more codes →
B
Bosch
4 error codes
E18 Drain time exceeded — water not draining within expected time
E02 Door lock failure — cannot lock door for cycle
E17 Water intake fault — fill time exceeded
E04 Anti-flood device activated — water detected in base
K
KitchenAid
4 error codes
F8E1 Low water supply — insufficient fill detected
F9E1 Drain failure — water not draining
F5E2 Door lock failure
5D Excessive suds detected
F
Frigidaire
4 error codes
E21 Drain time exceeded — water not draining
E11 Fill time exceeded — water not filling
E41 Door open — lid or door not properly closed
E45 Door lock control board failure
M
Maytag
4 error codes
F9E1 Drain failure — water not draining
F8E1 Low water fill detected
F1E1 Main electronic control board failure
SUD Excessive suds — too much detergent
K
Kenmore
6 error codes
F21 Slow drain — pump is draining but too slowly
F20 Water supply error — no water detected
OE Drain error (LG-platform Kenmore models)
LE Motor locked (LG-platform Kenmore models)
+2 more codes →
E
Electrolux
5 error codes
E20 Drain error — water not draining
E10 Water inlet error — no water detected
E40 Door not closed or door lock failure
E50 Motor failure
+1 more codes →
M
Miele
5 error codes
F11 Pump fault — water not draining
F19 Drain time exceeded — slow or failed drain
F16 Water protection system activated — flood protection triggered
F53 Motor fault — drive motor failure
+1 more codes →
S
Speed Queen
5 error codes
E3 Water inlet valve fault — water supply issue
E8 Drain pump fault — drainage problem
E2 Motor feedback error — motor control fault
E5 Lid switch fault (top-load models)
+1 more codes →
A
Amana
3 error codes
F9E1 Drain failure — cycle cannot complete
F8E1 Low water supply
SUD Excessive suds
F
Fisher & Paykel
4 error codes
E4 Water inlet fault — insufficient fill
E5 Drain pump fault — drainage problem
E6 Lid switch fault — lid not detected as closed (top-load models)
E2 Motor controller fault
H
Haier
5 error codes
E1 Water inlet error — no water detected
E2 Drain error — water not draining
E4 Door not closed or door lock failure
E3 Motor error — drive motor fault
+1 more codes →