Frigidaire

All Frigidaire Dryer Error Codes

Every known Frigidaire dryer error code with plain-English explanations, difficulty ratings, and step-by-step DIY fix guides.

13 error codes

E11

The user interface board and main control board cannot communicate.

Advanced Repair 25–50 minutes
E14

The temperature-monitoring thermistor is reading incorrectly or has failed.

Moderate Repair 20–35 minutes
E64

The dryer's heating element has failed and is not producing heat.

Moderate Repair 30–50 minutes
E4A

The dryer has detected restricted airflow through the exhaust vent.

Serious — Potential Fire Hazard 20–45 minutes
E68

The control board is detecting a button being pressed continuously.

Moderate Repair 15–30 minutes
E5B

The inlet (drum) temperature thermistor has an open circuit.

Moderate Repair 20–35 minutes
E22

The exhaust (outlet) temperature thermistor is reading as a short circuit.

Moderate Fix 20–40 minutes
E61

The heating element is not raising the drum temperature as expected.

Moderate Fix 30–60 minutes
E42

The dryer detects the door is open or the door switch has failed.

Moderate 15–30 minutes
E63

The heating element has an electrical short to the dryer chassis.

Advanced DIY 30–60 minutes
E66

The thermal fuse has blown due to overheating, cutting power to the heater.

Moderate 20–40 minutes
EF1

The dryer exhaust vent is clogged or restricted, causing overheating.

Moderate 30–60 minutes
EA1

The incoming electrical power frequency or voltage is out of acceptable range.

Advanced DIY 15–30 minutes