Error code · Washer

What E45 Means on an Electrolux Washer

Medium · inspection needed

Code: E45
Appliance: Washer
Brand: Electrolux
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What E45 means

E45 on Electrolux Wave-Touch and IQ-Touch front-load washers in the EWFLW65H and EIFLW55H series, such as the EWFLW65HSS and EIFLW55HIW, is listed as a line door sensing failure. It belongs to the same group of door lock checks as E44 and E46. The washer will not start or will stop when the door circuit does not read as expected. It comes from the chart for the 2008 to 2010 washers.

Common causes of E45

The door lock circuit
Connections between the lock and the main control
The main control board

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Open the door and check for anything caught at the latch, such as a sock or lint. 2. Close the door firmly and listen for a click. 3. Unplug the washer for a minute, plug it in again and start a short cycle. 4. If E45 stays, call us for a test.

! Why to stop there

The door codes in this group look alike, so we test the circuit to see which one applies.
We check the wiring before replacing the lock.

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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E45E45 questions

How is E45 different from E44?

Both are door sensing codes in the same group. E45 is the line door sensing failure, while E44 is the door closed sensing failure, so we test the circuit to see which applies.

Is the door lock bad when E45 shows?

Possibly, but it could also be the wiring or the control. We test the lock circuit step by step before we suggest replacing any part.

Can I use the washer with E45 showing?

We would wait for the check. The washer will not run properly until the door circuit reads as it should, and forcing cycles does not help.

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Still seeing E45?

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

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