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Hannah Ostrowski Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeE21
ApplianceWasher
E21 summary
Reads: E21
Meaning: the pump-out is too slow
Appears in the tech data sheets of both front-load and top-load washers
Chart check: test (3)
A job for service
Through test (3), the chart hands E21 over to a technician; it has no owner step. Keep a note of when the code appeared so the visit begins with the full picture.
Other drain-related codes
E2: a slow or stopped drain on a top loading washer
Washers in San Francisco and the Bay Area showing E21 are handled through Frigidaire washer repair; the number is (415) 319-6371. Bring the code, the model number and any steps you tried to the call.
Model compatibility: Frigidaire reuses codes across series and model years, so E21 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
E21 means water is not being pumped out fast enough, per the front-load and top-load tech data sheets.
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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