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Error Code

Frigidaire Washer E3 Error Code

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Error code E3
Appliance Washer

Top-loading models only

Frigidaire explains E3 as an open wash lid or a lid lock that has failed. The explanation applies to top-loading washers only.

Try these two things

  1. Push the lid fully shut.
  2. Look at whether the washer stands level.

If the lid stays unlocked

A lid that does not lock once a cycle begins points to the lid lock or to the circuit board. Those are service jobs, not owner jobs.

Who to contact

  • Installed in the last 30 days: go back to the installer.
  • Installed longer ago: book a service visit.

Codes that resemble E3

  • E31: the pressure sensor is not communicating with the control board.
  • E32: pressure sensor calibration problem.
  • E36: console control board problem.

Frigidaire washer service in San Francisco

A lid that will not latch is a reason to call (415) 319-6371. We handle Frigidaire washer repair across San Francisco and the Bay Area; have E3, the model number and the two checks you made ready.

Model compatibility: Frigidaire reuses codes across series and model years, so E3 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

E3 means the lid of a top-loading Frigidaire washer is open or the lid lock failed.

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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