GE Washing Machines Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E22
Washer stops mid-cycle and displays E22; may not advance to rinse or spin.
Water Inlet Thermistor Fault
E23
Washer displays E23 and may not fill properly or may overfill slightly before stopping.
Pressure Sensor / Water Level Sensor Fault
E31
Washer will not start or stops shortly after starting and displays E31.
Door Lock / Lid Lock Circuit Fault
E42
Washer displays E42 and will not spin or drain; door may remain locked.
Door Lock Stuck / Unlock Failure
E46
Washer displays E46 and may not spin or may spin erratically.
Motor Tachometer / Speed Sensor Fault
E47
Washer displays E47 and will not start or complete spin cycle.
Motor Control / Inverter Communication Fault
E48
Washer displays E48 and may not agitate or spin; motor may hum or not run.
Motor Overload / Locked Rotor Fault
E49
Washer displays E49 and may stop during spin or not reach full speed.
Unbalanced Load / Spin Control Fault
E54
Washer displays E54 and may not heat water properly or may stop during a cycle.
Water Heater Circuit Fault (Heated Models)
E57
Washer displays E57 and may not drain or may stop with water in the tub.
Drain Pump Circuit Fault
E58
Washer displays E58 and may not drain completely or may intermittently fail to drain.
Drain Pump Performance / Partial Blockage
E60
Washer displays E60 and may not advance cycles; general control fault.
Main Control Board Internal Error
E61
Washer displays E61 and may not start; the keypad or user interface is unresponsive.
User Interface / Control Panel Communication Fault
E62
Washer displays E62 and may stop mid-cycle; internal communication error.
Internal Communication / Serial Bus Fault
E70
Washer displays E70 and may not fill correctly; the water level seems wrong.
Water Level Calibration / Sensor Range Error
E71
Washer displays E71 and may overfill or underfill; the water level is inconsistent.
Pressure Sensor Signal Out of Range
E72
Washer displays E72 and may not detect the correct water temperature.
Water Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault
E73
Washer displays E73 and may not heat water or may show an incorrect temperature.
Heater Relay / Temperature Control Fault
E74
The washer displays E74 and may stop heating or abort cycles.
Overtemperature / Heater Safety Fault
E75
The washer displays E75 and may not complete cycles involving heating.
Heater Power Supply Fault
E76
The washer displays E76 and may show erratic temperature readings.
Temperature Sensor Calibration / Range Fault
E77
The washer displays E77 and may not start heating cycles.
Heater Circuit Ground Fault
E78
The washer displays E78 and may intermittently stop or reset.
Power Supply / Voltage Fluctuation Fault
E79
The washer displays E79 and may not respond to commands or may freeze mid-cycle.
Control Software / EEPROM Error
E80
The washer displays E80 and may not start; the door may lock and unlock repeatedly.
Door Lock Logic / Control Synchronization Fault
E81
The washer displays E81 and may not advance from wash to spin.
Cycle Transition / Control Logic Fault
E82
The washer displays E82 and may not complete the spin cycle; it may stop with clothes still wet.
Spin Speed Feedback / Control Fault
E83
The washer displays E83 and may not agitate or may agitate erratically.
Agitation Control / Motor Phase Fault
E84
Washer displays E84 and may not lock into spin or may stop with heavy loads.
High Load / Torque Detection Fault
E85
Washer displays E85 and may not start or may shut down unexpectedly.
Overcurrent / Motor Protection Fault
E86
Washer displays E86 and may not complete cycles; general motor system error.
Motor System General Fault
Symptom
The washer does not fill with enough water; clothes are barely covered.
Low Water Level Perception
Symptom
The washer door or lid will not unlock at the end of the cycle.
Door / Lid Stuck Locked
Symptom
The washer emits a burning smell or an electrical odor during operation.
Overheating Component / Electrical Fault
Symptom
The washer has a strong moldy or musty odor, especially in front-load models.
Biofilm / Mold Growth in Tub and Door Boot
Symptom
The washer leaves detergent residue on clothes or does not rinse them properly.
Poor Rinse Performance
Symptom
The washer makes a grinding or roaring noise during the spin cycle; the noise increases over time.
Tub Bearing Failure
Symptom
The washer makes loud banging or thumping noises during the spin cycle.
Excessive Vibration / Out-of-Balance Spin
Symptom
The washer overfills, or the water level is too high and may overflow.
Overfill / Water Level Control Failure
Symptom
The washer takes too long to complete cycles or seems stuck on one part of the cycle.
Extended Cycle Time / Control Waiting for Conditions
Symptom
The washer vibrates excessively and 'walks' across the floor during the spin cycle.
Severe Vibration / Installation Issue
Symptom
Top-load GE washer fills but does not agitate; motor hums or clicks.
Agitator / Drive System Failure
Symptom
Top-load GE washer spins but does not agitate; clothes remain at bottom.
Agitation Only Failure
Symptom
Washer displays incorrect time remaining or jumps time during cycle (no specific error code).
Cycle Time Estimation / Sensor Feedback Issue
Symptom
Washer is leaking water from the front or bottom during wash or spin.
Water Leak – Tub / Hose / Seal
Symptom
Washer will not drain; water remains in tub at end of cycle.
No Drain / Drain Obstruction
Symptom
Washer will not power on at all; no lights or display, GE washing machine completely dead.
No Power / Dead Control
Symptom
Washer will not spin; drains water but clothes are soaking wet.
No Spin / Spin Enable Failure
Symptom
Washer will not start cycle; lights on but Start button does nothing.
Start Circuit / User Interface Fault
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E22 |
Washer stops mid-cycle and displays E22; may not advance to rinse or spin.
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Water Inlet Thermistor Fault | View Details |
| E23 |
Washer displays E23 and may not fill properly or may overfill slightly before stopping.
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Pressure Sensor / Water Level Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E31 |
Washer will not start or stops shortly after starting and displays E31.
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Door Lock / Lid Lock Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E42 |
Washer displays E42 and will not spin or drain; door may remain locked.
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Door Lock Stuck / Unlock Failure | View Details |
| E46 |
Washer displays E46 and may not spin or may spin erratically.
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Motor Tachometer / Speed Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E47 |
Washer displays E47 and will not start or complete spin cycle.
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Motor Control / Inverter Communication Fault | View Details |
| E48 |
Washer displays E48 and may not agitate or spin; motor may hum or not run.
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Motor Overload / Locked Rotor Fault | View Details |
| E49 |
Washer displays E49 and may stop during spin or not reach full speed.
|
Unbalanced Load / Spin Control Fault | View Details |
| E54 |
Washer displays E54 and may not heat water properly or may stop during a cycle.
|
Water Heater Circuit Fault (Heated Models) | View Details |
| E57 |
Washer displays E57 and may not drain or may stop with water in the tub.
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Drain Pump Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E58 |
Washer displays E58 and may not drain completely or may intermittently fail to drain.
|
Drain Pump Performance / Partial Blockage | View Details |
| E60 |
Washer displays E60 and may not advance cycles; general control fault.
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Main Control Board Internal Error | View Details |
| E61 |
Washer displays E61 and may not start; the keypad or user interface is unresponsive.
|
User Interface / Control Panel Communication Fault | View Details |
| E62 |
Washer displays E62 and may stop mid-cycle; internal communication error.
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Internal Communication / Serial Bus Fault | View Details |
| E70 |
Washer displays E70 and may not fill correctly; the water level seems wrong.
|
Water Level Calibration / Sensor Range Error | View Details |
| E71 |
Washer displays E71 and may overfill or underfill; the water level is inconsistent.
|
Pressure Sensor Signal Out of Range | View Details |
| E72 |
Washer displays E72 and may not detect the correct water temperature.
|
Water Temperature Sensor (NTC) Fault | View Details |
| E73 |
Washer displays E73 and may not heat water or may show an incorrect temperature.
|
Heater Relay / Temperature Control Fault | View Details |
| E74 |
The washer displays E74 and may stop heating or abort cycles.
|
Overtemperature / Heater Safety Fault | View Details |
| E75 |
The washer displays E75 and may not complete cycles involving heating.
|
Heater Power Supply Fault | View Details |
| E76 |
The washer displays E76 and may show erratic temperature readings.
|
Temperature Sensor Calibration / Range Fault | View Details |
| E77 |
The washer displays E77 and may not start heating cycles.
|
Heater Circuit Ground Fault | View Details |
| E78 |
The washer displays E78 and may intermittently stop or reset.
|
Power Supply / Voltage Fluctuation Fault | View Details |
| E79 |
The washer displays E79 and may not respond to commands or may freeze mid-cycle.
|
Control Software / EEPROM Error | View Details |
| E80 |
The washer displays E80 and may not start; the door may lock and unlock repeatedly.
|
Door Lock Logic / Control Synchronization Fault | View Details |
| E81 |
The washer displays E81 and may not advance from wash to spin.
|
Cycle Transition / Control Logic Fault | View Details |
| E82 |
The washer displays E82 and may not complete the spin cycle; it may stop with clothes still wet.
|
Spin Speed Feedback / Control Fault | View Details |
| E83 |
The washer displays E83 and may not agitate or may agitate erratically.
|
Agitation Control / Motor Phase Fault | View Details |
| E84 |
Washer displays E84 and may not lock into spin or may stop with heavy loads.
|
High Load / Torque Detection Fault | View Details |
| E85 |
Washer displays E85 and may not start or may shut down unexpectedly.
|
Overcurrent / Motor Protection Fault | View Details |
| E86 |
Washer displays E86 and may not complete cycles; general motor system error.
|
Motor System General Fault | View Details |
| – |
The washer does not fill with enough water; clothes are barely covered.
|
Low Water Level Perception | View Details |
| – |
The washer door or lid will not unlock at the end of the cycle.
|
Door / Lid Stuck Locked | View Details |
| – |
The washer emits a burning smell or an electrical odor during operation.
|
Overheating Component / Electrical Fault | View Details |
| – |
The washer has a strong moldy or musty odor, especially in front-load models.
|
Biofilm / Mold Growth in Tub and Door Boot | View Details |
| – |
The washer leaves detergent residue on clothes or does not rinse them properly.
|
Poor Rinse Performance | View Details |
| – |
The washer makes a grinding or roaring noise during the spin cycle; the noise increases over time.
|
Tub Bearing Failure | View Details |
| – |
The washer makes loud banging or thumping noises during the spin cycle.
|
Excessive Vibration / Out-of-Balance Spin | View Details |
| – |
The washer overfills, or the water level is too high and may overflow.
|
Overfill / Water Level Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
The washer takes too long to complete cycles or seems stuck on one part of the cycle.
|
Extended Cycle Time / Control Waiting for Conditions | View Details |
| – |
The washer vibrates excessively and 'walks' across the floor during the spin cycle.
|
Severe Vibration / Installation Issue | View Details |
| – |
Top-load GE washer fills but does not agitate; motor hums or clicks.
|
Agitator / Drive System Failure | View Details |
| – |
Top-load GE washer spins but does not agitate; clothes remain at bottom.
|
Agitation Only Failure | View Details |
| – |
Washer displays incorrect time remaining or jumps time during cycle (no specific error code).
|
Cycle Time Estimation / Sensor Feedback Issue | View Details |
| – |
Washer is leaking water from the front or bottom during wash or spin.
|
Water Leak – Tub / Hose / Seal | View Details |
| – |
Washer will not drain; water remains in tub at end of cycle.
|
No Drain / Drain Obstruction | View Details |
| – |
Washer will not power on at all; no lights or display, GE washing machine completely dead.
|
No Power / Dead Control | View Details |
| – |
Washer will not spin; drains water but clothes are soaking wet.
|
No Spin / Spin Enable Failure | View Details |
| – |
Washer will not start cycle; lights on but Start button does nothing.
|
Start Circuit / User Interface Fault | View Details |
No matching codes found
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