Frigidaire Dryer Error Fault Codes help you diagnose a problem with your Frigidaire dryer. Frigidaire Dryer Error Fault Codes are shown on your dryers display to help you troubleshoot the problem with your dryer. Our error codes below will help you to identify what is wrong with your Frigidaire dryer. Once you have identified the error code, this will tell you which part is causing the issue. You can then check the part in question and clean or replace it if needed. Frigidaire dryer help videos are here if needed.
Frigidaire Clothes Dryer Error Fault Codes
NOTE: On Frigidaire dryer models that do not have a digital display… the four indicator lights on the dryer = Drying – Cool Down – Wrinkle Rid – Clean Lint Filter… will flash a light a certain number of times to indicate the first digit of the error code. The start light will flash a certain number of times to tell the second digit. The Start light will flash 10 times for the letter A. The Start light will flash 11 times for B. The Start light will flash 12 times for C. PLEASE NOTE: The above flashing lights information is for a Frigidaire dryer that DOES NOT HAVE A DIGITAL DISPLAY. If your Frigidaire dryer has a digital display and shows an error code… see below.
Frigidaire Dryer Error Code = E AF
Error Condition = Electronic Control Board Failure
Check or Repair = Remove the dryer from power for 10 minutes to try and reset the main control board. Apply power back to the dryer. Start a test dry cycle to see if the error has cleared. If the error code comes back then replace the electronic control board.
Repair or Check Parts = Electronic Control Board
Frigidaire Dryer Error Code = E 10
Error Condition = Electronic Control Board – Communication Error
Check or Repair = Remove the dryer from power for 10 minutes to try and reset the main control board. Apply power back to the dryer. Start a test dry cycle to see if the error has cleared. If the error code comes back then replace the electronic control board.
Repair or Check Parts = Electronic Control Board
Frigidaire Dryer Error Code = E 11
Error Condition = Electronic Control Board – Communication Error
Check or Repair = Remove the dryer from power for 10 minutes to try and reset the main control board. Apply power back to the dryer. Start a test dry cycle to see if the error has cleared. If the error code comes back then replace the electronic control board.
Repair or Check Parts = Electronic Control Board
Frigidaire Dryer Error Code = E 12
Error Condition = Electronic Control Board – Communication Error
Check or Repair = Remove the dryer from power for 10 minutes to try and reset the main control board. Apply power back to the dryer. Start a test dry cycle to see if the error has cleared. If the error code comes back then replace the electronic control board.
Repair or Check Parts = Electronic Control Board
Frigidaire Dryer Error Code = E 24
Error Condition = Thermistor Error (Temperature Sensor)
Check or Repair = Remove the dryer from power. Use a multi-meter and check the resistance of the temperature sensor (thermistor). The thermistor should measure 50,000 ohms. If it does not show the correct ohms then replace it.
Repair or Check Parts = Thermistor
Frigidaire Dryer Error Code = E 25
Error Condition = Thermistor Error (Temperature Sensor)
Check or Repair = Remove the dryer from power. Use a multi-meter and check the resistance of the temperature sensor (thermistor). The thermistor should measure 50,000 ohms. If it does not show the correct ohms then replace it.
Repair or Check Parts = Thermistor
Frigidaire Dryer Error Code = E 4A
Error Condition = Long Exceeded Drying Time
Check or Repair = The normal dry time for the drying cycle has exceeded the time limit. This error code shows a problem with the heating system. Remove the dryer from power and check the heating element if electric or gas burner components if it is a gas dryer. Replace faulty parts.
Repair or Check Parts = Heating System Components
Frigidaire Dryer Error Code = E 5B
Error Condition = No Heat To Dryer
Check or Repair = Remove the dryer from power. Check the heating system and components. If you have an an electric dryer be sure to check the circuit breaker to see if it has tripped. If you have a gas dryer be sure that the gas supply cut off valve is completely open.
Repair or Check Parts = Heating System Components
Frigidaire Dryer Error Code = E 68
Error Condition = Key Stuck On The Electronic Control Board
Check or Repair = If the stuck key cannot be freed or fixed by attempting to adjust it then replace the electronic control board.
Repair or Check Parts = Electronic Control Board
Frigidaire Dryer Error Code = E 8C
Error Condition = Frequent High Limit Thermostat Tripping
Check or Repair = The high limit thermostat will trip if the dryer exceeds the heat limit. Check the exhaust vent for any clogs of lint. The dryer may heat constantly if a relay on the electronic control board is stuck in the closed position. Replace the electronic control board.
Repair or Check Parts = Electronic Control Board
Frigidaire Clothes Dryer Replacement Parts – Thermistor – Heating Element – Control Board – Belt
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NOT AN ERROR. The “AD” in the display would indicate the auto dry cycle has been selected, and the dryer control is trying to determine the needed drying time.
“The following will be displayed during an Auto Dry cycle:
The Estimated Drying time for the cycle selected will be displayed for approximately 5 minutes. · The “Ad” is displayed until the Estimated Drying Time for your specific load has been determined. · The cycle status will change from “Auto Dry” to “Cool Down” while the load is being tumbled without heat. · “dn” is displayed when the cycle is done.”
What does the error code ad on a Frigidaire front load dryer mean?
I keep getting the e68 error. I have done the full test mode and all lights are lighting up and flashing in a group as normal. I have removed the control panel and tried to repress the button that I believe is the main problem to get it to work by just touching it with a screwdriver to get it free but no results. Just when I put it all back together and start the dryer, it runs for 20 seconds and beeps for hours if you leave it without unpluging it.
Frigidaire model FAQE7072LR0. Drum light is on, power coming from both sides but no digital display. Faint blinking. No noise, or running.
I have a Frigidaire affinity and the timer will count down for a couple of minutes on the digital screen and then 2 lights circle the screen for the rest of the dry time. Why is this and how do I make it stop? I have googled a little bit and read that it is because of the wrinkle guard, but I have turned that off so please help me understand why this is happening.
My Affinity dryer will stop running after 10 minutes. There is no error code, no heat, no time displayed, just 3 flashing lights. I cannot get it to display any error codes. I am at my wits end, this dryer is less than a year old!
My frigidaire gallery series dryer is stuck in the loc mode , beeping and lights flashing , there is no error code , I have unplugged it and re plugged it to no avail .