Written by
Hannah Ostrowski Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeE5A
ApplianceWasher
Quick summary
Overloading has pushed the heat sink to a high temperature.
It is listed on sheets for the FAFW3577KA, FAFS4272LR and EWFLS70JRR.
Technician side
For the FAFW3577KA, a technician runs a test first; should that part prove bad, the speed control board gets swapped. Test (8) is what the FAFS4272LR and EWFLS70JRR sheets name. None of this is owner work.
If it shows on your washer
Take power off the machine and do not force a further cycle. Overloading is the stated cause, so tell the technician how full the drum was.
From San Francisco across the Bay Area, a washer with E5A can be reported on (415) 319-6371. We will want the code, the model number and the load that was in the drum, and Frigidaire washer repair describes the service.
Model compatibility: Frigidaire reuses codes across series and model years, so E5A 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
High temperature on the heat sink caused by overloading.
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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