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Electrolux Washer Error E31 (Electronic Pressure Switch)

Medium · inspection needed

Code: E31
Appliance: Washer
Brand: Electrolux
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What E31 means

Electronic pressure switch failure is how the chart words E31 on an Electrolux Wave-Touch or IQ-Touch front-load washer in the EWFLW65H or EIFLW55H series, for example the EWFLW65HIW or EIFLW55HMB. The pressure sensor tells the control how deep the water is in the tub. A technician starts with the wiring between that sensor and the main board. This chart comes from the 2008 to 2010 washers, and later models may use it too.

Common causes of E31

Wiring from the pressure sensor to the main board
The pressure sensor
The main control board

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Unplug the washer for a minute, then plug it in again. 2. Start a short cycle and watch for E31. 3. Leave the cabinet panels closed. 4. If E31 shows up again, stop and call us.

! Why to stop there

Wiring has to be cleared first, since a loose plug can mimic a bad sensor.
Which of the three is behind E31 is settled by testing, before any part is ordered.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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E31E31 questions

Is the pressure sensor always the problem when E31 shows?

No. We look at the wiring between the sensor and the main board first. Only if that is sound do we consider the sensor, and then the board.

What job does the pressure sensor do?

It tells the washer how deep the water is in the tub, so it knows when to stop filling and when the tub is empty. A bad reading upsets the whole cycle.

May I keep washing until someone comes?

We would hold off. A wrong water reading can overfill the tub or give poor wash results, so leave the washer off until the sensor circuit is tested.

Book a visit

Still seeing E31?

A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.

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