Written by
Hannah Ostrowski Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeEF1
ApplianceWasher
Answer first
EF1: the drain pump is clogged, and the drum cannot empty normally.
Fix named on the tech sheet: unclog the drain pump.
Turn the washer off and pull the plug first; a few towels help with any water still inside.
Models
The front-load FAFS4272LR and EWFLS70JRR tech sheets carry EF1, and so does the top-load HE FAHE4045QW sheet. All are current generation, and the instruction is identical for each.
Easily confused with
EF2: too much soap, which can also make a washer behave oddly
EF6: a control reset, so check which one is on your display
Drain pump repair in San Francisco
Still seeing EF1 after the pump is cleared? Frigidaire washer repair is available in San Francisco and the Bay Area at (415) 319-6371. Have the model number and a note of what you did to the pump.
Model compatibility: Frigidaire reuses codes across series and model years, so EF1 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
Clogged drain pump.
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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