Error code · Washer

Electrolux Front-Load Washer Shows E44, Door Closed Not Sensed

Medium · inspection needed

Code: E44
Appliance: Washer
Brand: Electrolux
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What E44 means

E44 on Electrolux Wave-Touch and IQ-Touch front-load washers in the EWFLW65H and EIFLW55H series, such as the EWFLW65HIW and EIFLW55HMB, is listed as a door closed sensing failure. The control cannot confirm that the door is shut and locked. Checks cover whether the door is closed, whether the lock clicks, the wiring between the lock and the control, and the lock itself. Checks are listed for the 2008 to 2010 washers, and later ones may follow them.

Common causes of E44

The door not closing all the way
The door lock
Wiring between the lock and the main board
The main control board

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Open the door and clear anything near the latch, such as a sock or lint. 2. Close it firmly and listen for the lock to click. 3. Unplug the washer briefly, plug it back in and try a short cycle. 4. If E44 keeps coming back, call us.

! Why to stop there

The lock, the wiring and the board can all give this reading, so we test them in order.
We check the door alignment first.

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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E44E44 questions

Does E44 mean the door is open?

Not necessarily. It means the control cannot confirm the door is closed and locked. The door may be shut while the lock or its wiring does not report it.

Why would the lock not click on my washer?

The lock or its wiring may have a problem, or something may be blocking the latch. We check the latch first, then the lock and the wiring.

Can I keep washing with E44 showing?

Not until the door sensing works. The washer will not run safely without confirming the door is locked, so it is better to leave it off and call us for a proper test.

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Still seeing E44?

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

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