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Error Code

Frigidaire Washer E38 Error Code

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Error code E38
Appliance Washer

E38 across two generations

  • Older FAFW3577KA: air chamber clogged or pressure sensor defective. The technician checks the air chamber and replaces the pressure sensor.
  • Later FAFS4272LR and EWFLS70JRR: air trap clogged, with a reference to test (5).

Owner involvement

None. Every E38 line on these front-load sheets belongs to a technician.

Same chart, related codes

  • E35: water overfill.
  • E36: console control board problem.
  • E31: pressure sensor not communicating.

Frigidaire washer service near you in the Bay Area

Phone (415) 319-6371 for an E38 on a front-load washer in San Francisco. Our Frigidaire washer repair page has more; tell us the model number so we can match it to the right sheet.

Model compatibility: Frigidaire reuses codes across series and model years, so E38 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

E38 indicates a clogged air chamber or air trap, or a defective pressure sensor on older 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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