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All GE Washing Machine Error Codes
Every known GE washing machine error code with plain-English explanations, difficulty ratings, and step-by-step DIY fix guides.
26 error codes
dE
The washer cannot confirm that the door or lid is securely locked.
Moderate Fix
20–45 minutes
E1
The washer is not receiving enough water to fill.
Easy Fix
10–25 minutes
E10
The control board and the drive motor are not communicating properly.
Advanced Repair
30–60 minutes
E2
The washer cannot drain water after a cycle.
Moderate Fix
20–40 minutes
E3
The washer drum could not reach the required spin speed within the time limit.
Moderate Fix
15–45 minutes
E4
The washer detected an unbalanced load during spin.
Easy Fix
5–10 minutes
E5
The washer is detecting an incorrect water level in the tub.
Moderate Repair
20–40 minutes
E6
The water temperature does not match the selected cycle setting — it is either too hot or too cold.
Easy Fix
15–30 minutes
E7
The washer is filling with water too slowly, and the fill cycle has timed out.
Easy Fix
15–30 minutes
E8
The washer is unable to drain the water from the tub within the expected time.
Easy Fix
15–30 minutes
E9
The washer's automatic detergent dispenser system has detected a problem.
Easy Fix
10–25 minutes
IE
The washer is not detecting water entering the tub.
Easy Fix
15–30 minutes
LE
The washer motor is locked up or drawing excessive current.
Advanced Fix
30–90 minutes
OE
The washer has detected too much water in the tub.
Moderate Fix
20–45 minutes
PE
The washer cannot accurately detect the water level in the tub.
Moderate Fix
20–40 minutes
tE
The washer cannot read the water temperature accurately.
Moderate Fix
20–40 minutes
E22
The washer detects the door is not properly closed, or the drain pump relay on the control board has failed.
Moderate
15–45 minutes
E23
The drain pump relay on the main control board has failed, and the washer cannot drain.
Advanced
30–60 minutes
E30
The washer has detected that the drum has overfilled with water beyond the expected level.
Advanced
30–60 minutes
E41
The door switch is not communicating properly with the control board.
Moderate
20–40 minutes
E52
The drive motor has a fault and the washer cannot spin or agitate.
Advanced
45–90 minutes
E56
The washer's drive motor is drawing more electrical current than normal.
Advanced
30–60 minutes
E59
The control board is not receiving a speed signal from the motor's tachometer.
Advanced
30–60 minutes
EF0
The washer has detected an unbalanced load and stopped the spin cycle.
Easy Fix
5–10 minutes
EF1
The washer's drain system is clogged and water cannot be pumped out.
Easy Fix
15–30 minutes
EF2
The washer has detected excessive suds from using too much detergent.
Easy Fix
5–15 minutes