Appliance Error Code Library
Real error codes from real service calls — what they mean, what's likely failing, what a safe DIY check looks like, and what the repair typically costs in NC.
Bosch Error Codes (5)
E15
Dishwasher
Water detected in the base pan — leak sensor (Aqua Stop) tripped.
E22
Dishwasher
Filter or drain restriction — water not circulating properly.
E24
Dishwasher
Drain fault — water cannot be pumped out.
E18
Washer
Drain pump fault — water cannot be evacuated in the expected time.
E04
Dryer
Condensate pump fault — ventless Bosch dryer can't move condensed water to the drain or tank.
Frigidaire Error Codes (2)
GE Error Codes (4)
KitchenAid Error Codes (1)
LG Error Codes (7)
OE
Washer
Outlet / drain error — washer can't drain water in time.
LE
Washer
Motor locked / Hall sensor error — motor not turning correctly.
UE
Washer
Unbalanced load — washer cannot balance the drum to spin.
D80
Dryer
Exhaust vent is 80% blocked — airflow is severely restricted.
tE
Dryer
Thermistor open or short — temperature sensor reading invalid.
ER-IF
Refrigerator
Ice maker fan motor fault — ice maker compartment fan isn't running.
ER-RF
Refrigerator
Fresh-food evaporator fan motor fault — main cooling fan failure.
Maytag Error Codes (2)
Samsung Error Codes (8)
4E
Washer
Water inlet supply issue — washer isn't filling within the expected time.
5E
Washer
Drain error — washer can't pump out water in the expected time.
UE
Washer
Unbalanced load — washer stopped spinning because it detected excessive vibration.
HE
Dryer
Heating error — heating element or thermal fuse has failed.
tE
Dryer
Thermistor error — temperature sensor reading is out of range.
22E
Refrigerator
Defrost heater fault — defrost cycle isn't completing properly.
OF-OF
Refrigerator
Display test / showroom mode — not actually a fault.
dC
Dryer
Door open or door switch fault — dryer won't run because the control thinks the door is open.
Whirlpool Error Codes (8)
F21
Washer
Long drain — the washer can't drain in the time it expects.
F22
Washer
Door lock fault — washer cannot lock or unlock the door reliably.
F35
Washer
Pressure switch / Sud lock — washer detects an unexpected water level or suds.
F8-E1
Washer
Low water — washer is not receiving enough water in the fill time window.
F70
Dryer
Communication fault between the user interface and the main control board.
PF
Dryer
Power failure — dryer lost power mid-cycle.
F8-E4
Dishwasher
Flow meter or inlet valve issue — water isn't entering at the expected rate.
F2-E0
Range / Oven
Stuck or shorted keypad button on the oven control panel.
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