E79
GE
Control Software / EEPROM Error
Washer displays E79 and may not respond to commands or may freeze mid-cycle.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Corrupted control firmware, Failed memory chip on control board, Power surge during operation, Manufacturing defect in control
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety First: Unplug the washer.
- Hard reset: Unplug for 10–15 minutes, then plug back in and attempt to enter service mode (refer to tech sheet). If E79 remains, continue.
- Control replacement: There is no field repair for corrupted EEPROM on most GE boards. Replace the main control board with the correct part number for your model.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
GE Main Control Board
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