Error code · Washer

High Motor Current on an Electrolux Washer (E57)

Medium · inspection needed

Code: E57
Appliance: Washer
Brand: Electrolux
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What E57 means

E57 on Electrolux Wave-Touch and IQ-Touch front-load washers in the EWFLW65H and EIFLW55H series, such as the EWFLW65HIW and EIFLW55HMB, means the motor drive is drawing high current. The checks cover whether the washer is overloaded, whether the motor and tub spin freely, and then the motor windings, the wiring, the motor control board or the motor. The listing is for the 2008 to 2010 washers, and later ones may share it.

Common causes of E57

An overloaded or unbalanced load
A stiff drum or bearings
Motor windings or wiring
The motor control board

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Unplug the washer and take out part of the load. 2. With the washer unplugged and empty, turn the drum by hand to see that it moves freely. 3. Plug it back in and run a small load. 4. If E57 repeats with a small load, call us.

! Why to stop there

High current can come from a heavy load, a stiff drum, the motor or the control, so we test in that order.
We check the wiring before replacing the motor control board.

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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E57E57 questions

Can an overloaded washer cause E57?

Yes. A heavy load can make the motor draw too much current. Take out part of the load and try again before assuming a part has failed.

What if E57 happens with a small load?

Then the drum, the motor windings, the wiring or the motor control needs testing. A small load rules out overloading as the likely cause.

Is E57 a safety issue?

The code protects the motor from damage. Stop using the washer until it is checked, because repeating cycles can put more stress on the motor and the drive.

Book a visit

Still seeing E57?

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

(713) 979-9150