Written by
Hannah Ostrowski Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeE52
ApplianceDryer
E52 in short
The data sheets title E52 “Motor Fault”: the motor stopped, or it does not start.
Conditions that may lie behind it
Overheating of the motor
A laundry load that is too heavy
Low power supply
A defective motor or defective wiring
Bringing the code back up
Press cancel together with start pause and keep both down for 6 seconds. The last error recorded appears as the letter E plus two numbers, with E00 standing for no error recorded.
Which dryers
E52 is listed as current in the 1302 sheet (137559700C) and the 1202 sheet (137265000B).
Frigidaire dryer service in the San Francisco Bay Area
If E52 returns, start at Frigidaire dryer repair or call (415) 319-6371. Tell us the model number, what size of load was inside, and what was tried.
Model compatibility: Frigidaire reuses codes across series and model years, so E52 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
E52 means a motor fault: the motor stopped or is not starting.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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