Frigidaire Dryers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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Frigidaire dryer displays Ad at the end of a cycle and may continue tumbling without heat.
Auto dry cycle complete / extended tumble indication (not a fault on many models)
dE
Frigidaire dryer will not start and displays dE (door error).
Door switch or door lock fault
E11
Frigidaire dryer will not start a cycle; display shows E11 shortly after pressing Start.
Communication error between user interface and main control board
E13
Frigidaire dryer stops mid-cycle and displays E13; may not heat properly.
Exhaust air flow restriction / moisture sensor or venting fault (model-dependent)
E24
Frigidaire dryer displays E24 and may shut down or fail to start a cycle.
Outlet thermistor open or shorted
E25
Dryer shows E25 and may run but not heat correctly or may shut off prematurely.
Inlet thermistor open or shorted
E4A
Frigidaire dryer displays E4A and may stop heating or shut down mid-cycle.
Drying time too long / poor drying performance (overdry time limit exceeded)
E5B
Frigidaire electric dryer runs but does not heat; display shows E5B.
Electric heater circuit failure (no or low heat)
E5C
Frigidaire electric dryer heats intermittently or overheats; E5C appears on the display.
Electric heater relay or control fault (overheating or stuck relay)
E68
Frigidaire dryer beeps and displays E68; buttons may not respond correctly or cycles start/stop unexpectedly.
Key (button) stuck or shorted on user interface
E8C
Frigidaire dryer shows E8C and may shut down or fail to start; often associated with power issues.
Low line voltage or power supply problem
EAF
Frigidaire dryer will not start and displays EAF on the control panel.
Main control board failure or configuration error
EF1
Frigidaire dryer displays EF1 and may have poor drying performance or shut down.
Restricted airflow / exhaust vent blockage detected
EF2
Frigidaire dryer shows EF2 and may stop or run erratically; sometimes associated with moisture sensor issues.
Moisture sensor circuit fault or short
EF3
Frigidaire dryer displays EF3 and may not heat correctly or may shut down.
Exhaust temperature sensor (thermistor) fault
EF4
Frigidaire dryer shows EF4 and may not start or may shut down quickly after starting.
Motor or motor control fault
tO
Frigidaire dryer displays tO and may not heat or may shut down.
Thermistor open (temperature sensor open circuit)
tS
Frigidaire dryer displays tS and may not heat or may shut down quickly.
Thermistor shorted (temperature sensor short circuit)
Symptom
Frigidaire dryer display is dead; no lights or response when pressing buttons.
No power to control – electrical supply or control board failure
Symptom
Frigidaire dryer display works but buttons are unresponsive or respond intermittently.
User interface keypad failure
Symptom
Frigidaire dryer door pops open during cycle or will not stay closed.
Door latch or strike failure
Symptom
Frigidaire dryer drum does not turn, but the motor can be heard humming.
Drum drive failure – belt or seized support components
Symptom
Frigidaire dryer drum light does not turn on when the door is opened.
Drum light circuit failure
Symptom
Frigidaire dryer drum turns but there is a loud squealing or screeching noise during operation.
Drum support friction – worn rollers, idler pulley, or glides
Symptom
Frigidaire dryer emits a burning rubber or electrical smell during operation.
Overheating component or slipping belt
Symptom
Frigidaire dryer is very hot to the touch or has a burning smell; clothes may be excessively hot at end of cycle.
Overheating – airflow or thermostat failure
Symptom
Frigidaire dryer leaks water or there is moisture around the base after running (especially condenser/ventless models).
Condensate or venting moisture leak
Symptom
Frigidaire dryer leaves black or brown marks on clothing.
Contamination from drum seals, felt, or foreign material
Symptom
Frigidaire dryer makes a loud thumping or banging noise as the drum turns.
Out-of-round drum support or worn rollers
Symptom
Frigidaire dryer powers on but will not start; displays normal but Start button does nothing.
User interface or control lock issue
Symptom
Frigidaire dryer produces a grinding or scraping noise, especially at the front of the drum.
Worn front drum glides or felt seal
Symptom
Frigidaire dryer produces static cling and clothes feel overly dry or stiff.
Over-drying or insufficient moisture sensing
Symptom
Frigidaire dryer runs but clothes take too long to dry or remain damp at the end of the cycle.
Poor drying performance – airflow or sensor issue
Symptom
Frigidaire dryer runs but does not heat at all (no error code displayed).
No heat condition – electric or gas dryer
Symptom
Frigidaire dryer shuts off before clothes are dry when using automatic (sensor) cycles, but works on timed dry.
Moisture sensing system not detecting wet clothes
Symptom
Frigidaire dryer stops mid-cycle and will not restart until it cools down.
Overheating motor or thermal protection trip
Symptom
Frigidaire dryer vibrates excessively or walks across the floor during operation.
Excessive vibration – leveling or support issue
Symptom
Frigidaire dryer will not start at all; no drum movement when Start is pressed, but lights may work.
No start – motor circuit or safety interlock issue
Symptom
Frigidaire gas dryer tumbles but does not heat; igniter glows then shuts off with no flame.
Weak or failed gas valve coils
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ad |
Frigidaire dryer displays Ad at the end of a cycle and may continue tumbling without heat.
|
Auto dry cycle complete / extended tumble indication (not a fault on many models) | View Details |
| dE |
Frigidaire dryer will not start and displays dE (door error).
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Door switch or door lock fault | View Details |
| E11 |
Frigidaire dryer will not start a cycle; display shows E11 shortly after pressing Start.
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Communication error between user interface and main control board | View Details |
| E13 |
Frigidaire dryer stops mid-cycle and displays E13; may not heat properly.
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Exhaust air flow restriction / moisture sensor or venting fault (model-dependent) | View Details |
| E24 |
Frigidaire dryer displays E24 and may shut down or fail to start a cycle.
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Outlet thermistor open or shorted | View Details |
| E25 |
Dryer shows E25 and may run but not heat correctly or may shut off prematurely.
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Inlet thermistor open or shorted | View Details |
| E4A |
Frigidaire dryer displays E4A and may stop heating or shut down mid-cycle.
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Drying time too long / poor drying performance (overdry time limit exceeded) | View Details |
| E5B |
Frigidaire electric dryer runs but does not heat; display shows E5B.
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Electric heater circuit failure (no or low heat) | View Details |
| E5C |
Frigidaire electric dryer heats intermittently or overheats; E5C appears on the display.
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Electric heater relay or control fault (overheating or stuck relay) | View Details |
| E68 |
Frigidaire dryer beeps and displays E68; buttons may not respond correctly or cycles start/stop unexpectedly.
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Key (button) stuck or shorted on user interface | View Details |
| E8C |
Frigidaire dryer shows E8C and may shut down or fail to start; often associated with power issues.
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Low line voltage or power supply problem | View Details |
| EAF |
Frigidaire dryer will not start and displays EAF on the control panel.
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Main control board failure or configuration error | View Details |
| EF1 |
Frigidaire dryer displays EF1 and may have poor drying performance or shut down.
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Restricted airflow / exhaust vent blockage detected | View Details |
| EF2 |
Frigidaire dryer shows EF2 and may stop or run erratically; sometimes associated with moisture sensor issues.
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Moisture sensor circuit fault or short | View Details |
| EF3 |
Frigidaire dryer displays EF3 and may not heat correctly or may shut down.
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Exhaust temperature sensor (thermistor) fault | View Details |
| EF4 |
Frigidaire dryer shows EF4 and may not start or may shut down quickly after starting.
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Motor or motor control fault | View Details |
| tO |
Frigidaire dryer displays tO and may not heat or may shut down.
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Thermistor open (temperature sensor open circuit) | View Details |
| tS |
Frigidaire dryer displays tS and may not heat or may shut down quickly.
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Thermistor shorted (temperature sensor short circuit) | View Details |
| – |
Frigidaire dryer display is dead; no lights or response when pressing buttons.
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No power to control – electrical supply or control board failure | View Details |
| – |
Frigidaire dryer display works but buttons are unresponsive or respond intermittently.
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User interface keypad failure | View Details |
| – |
Frigidaire dryer door pops open during cycle or will not stay closed.
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Door latch or strike failure | View Details |
| – |
Frigidaire dryer drum does not turn, but the motor can be heard humming.
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Drum drive failure – belt or seized support components | View Details |
| – |
Frigidaire dryer drum light does not turn on when the door is opened.
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Drum light circuit failure | View Details |
| – |
Frigidaire dryer drum turns but there is a loud squealing or screeching noise during operation.
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Drum support friction – worn rollers, idler pulley, or glides | View Details |
| – |
Frigidaire dryer emits a burning rubber or electrical smell during operation.
|
Overheating component or slipping belt | View Details |
| – |
Frigidaire dryer is very hot to the touch or has a burning smell; clothes may be excessively hot at end of cycle.
|
Overheating – airflow or thermostat failure | View Details |
| – |
Frigidaire dryer leaks water or there is moisture around the base after running (especially condenser/ventless models).
|
Condensate or venting moisture leak | View Details |
| – |
Frigidaire dryer leaves black or brown marks on clothing.
|
Contamination from drum seals, felt, or foreign material | View Details |
| – |
Frigidaire dryer makes a loud thumping or banging noise as the drum turns.
|
Out-of-round drum support or worn rollers | View Details |
| – |
Frigidaire dryer powers on but will not start; displays normal but Start button does nothing.
|
User interface or control lock issue | View Details |
| – |
Frigidaire dryer produces a grinding or scraping noise, especially at the front of the drum.
|
Worn front drum glides or felt seal | View Details |
| – |
Frigidaire dryer produces static cling and clothes feel overly dry or stiff.
|
Over-drying or insufficient moisture sensing | View Details |
| – |
Frigidaire dryer runs but clothes take too long to dry or remain damp at the end of the cycle.
|
Poor drying performance – airflow or sensor issue | View Details |
| – |
Frigidaire dryer runs but does not heat at all (no error code displayed).
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No heat condition – electric or gas dryer | View Details |
| – |
Frigidaire dryer shuts off before clothes are dry when using automatic (sensor) cycles, but works on timed dry.
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Moisture sensing system not detecting wet clothes | View Details |
| – |
Frigidaire dryer stops mid-cycle and will not restart until it cools down.
|
Overheating motor or thermal protection trip | View Details |
| – |
Frigidaire dryer vibrates excessively or walks across the floor during operation.
|
Excessive vibration – leveling or support issue | View Details |
| – |
Frigidaire dryer will not start at all; no drum movement when Start is pressed, but lights may work.
|
No start – motor circuit or safety interlock issue | View Details |
| – |
Frigidaire gas dryer tumbles but does not heat; igniter glows then shuts off with no flame.
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Weak or failed gas valve coils | View Details |
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