E51
Toshiba
Motor Overcurrent Protection
Washer shows E51; motor overcurrent or overload detected, drum may stop abruptly.
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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
Overloaded drum, Shorted motor winding, Binding drum bearings, Faulty inverter module
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the washer and allow components to cool.
- 1. Reduce load: Remove some laundry and run a spin-only cycle to see if the error clears.
- 2. Check drum rotation: Spin the drum by hand. If it feels rough, noisy, or stiff, suspect bearing or seal failure.
- 3. Inspect motor and wiring: Access the motor, check for burnt smell, discoloration, or damaged wires. Test winding resistance with a multimeter.
- 4. Examine inverter/PCB: Look for burnt components on the inverter board. If the motor is good but E51 persists, the inverter likely needs replacement.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
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