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Electrolux Dryer Code E53: Motor Start Switch

Code E53 on the Electrolux Wave-Touch and IQ-Touch dryers EIED55HIW, EIGD55HIW, EWED65HSS and EWMED65HIW stands for a Motor Centripetal Switch failure. That switch is built into the drum motor and signals to the control once the…

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Code
E53
Appliance
Dryer
Brand
Electrolux
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What E53 means

Code E53 on the Electrolux Wave-Touch and IQ-Touch dryers EIED55HIW, EIGD55HIW, EWED65HSS and EWMED65HIW stands for a Motor Centripetal Switch failure. That switch is built into the drum motor and signals to the control once the motor is up to speed. The service chart names the switch, the control board and the wiring. You may hear the dryer try to start, then give up and show the code.

Common causes of E53

  • Centripetal switch in the motor
  • Motor wiring
  • Control board
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Open the door and turn the drum by hand to be sure it moves freely.n2. Empty the lint screen and look behind the dryer for a flattened vent hose.n3. Close the door and try a single cycle.n4. If E53 appears again, leave the dryer off and call us.

! Why to stop there
  • We test the switch, the wiring and the board in the order the chart gives, looking for a contact stuck open or closed.
  • We tell you the price in writing first, and if the repair would not pay off for an older dryer we say so.
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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E53E53 questions
What does a centripetal switch do?

It confirms the motor is turning fast enough after start. If the control does not get that signal, it stops the dryer.

Will a new motor fix it?

Sometimes, if the switch is inside the motor. We test the wiring and board before recommending one.

Can I run the dryer meanwhile?

We suggest not. A motor that fails to start properly can overheat.

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Still seeing E53?

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

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