E15
Eemax
Current Imbalance / Element Bank Fault
Display shows E15; unit may cycle on and off rapidly or fail to maintain temperature.
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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
One heating element open, Loose element terminal, Burned wiring on one element bank, Faulty triac controlling one element
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Turn OFF power at the breaker and verify with a tester. Elements operate at high current.
Diagnostic steps:
- Remove the front cover and visually inspect all heating elements and wiring for discoloration, burned insulation, or loose terminals.
- Tighten all element terminal screws to manufacturer torque specs.
- Disconnect power leads from each element and measure resistance across each element. Compare readings; a significantly higher resistance or open circuit indicates a failed element.
- Replace any defective heating element and any damaged wiring.
- If all elements test good, the triac or relay controlling one element bank on the control board may be faulty. Replace the main control board if necessary.
- Reassemble, restore power, and test for stable heating without E15.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
Heating Element
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