Error code · Washer

Electrolux Washer E93 / E97: Console or Main Board Control Problem

Medium · inspection needed

Code: E93 / E97
Appliance: Washer
Brand: Electrolux
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What E93 / E97 means

E93 and E97 are both listed for Electrolux Wave-Touch and IQ-Touch front-load models, such as the EWFLW65HSS and EIFLW55HMB, as a console or main board control problem. The control has detected an internal problem in how the console and the main board are working together, but the code does not say which side is the cause. The display shows E93 or E97. Older washers like these are still working in many Houston homes, and we are frank about whether a repair makes sense.

Common causes of E93 / E97

The console or user interface board
The main control board
The harness and connectors between the two

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Switch the washer off and let it rest for a minute. 2. Power it up and see whether the display and buttons respond. 3. Run one short cycle to see whether the code returns. 4. If you see E93 or E97 again, leave the washer off and call us.

! Why to stop there

The manufacturer groups these codes as a console or board problem, so we test both ends and the wiring before suggesting a part.
We avoid replacing a board without a reason for it.
You approve a written price before work begins, and we warrant our workmanship for 30 days.

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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Other Washer codes

SU dSElectrolux Washer Message SU dS: Too Many Suds Detected TOO MUCH DETERGENTElectrolux Washer Message "TOO MUCH DETERGENT" E94Electrolux Washer Code E94: Main Board Control Problem E95Electrolux Washer E95: Memory Chip Communication E98 / E9FElectrolux Washer Codes E98 and E9F: Console Control and Communication EA1Electrolux Washer Code EA1: Power Frequency Outside Its Limits EA2 / EA3Electrolux Washer EA2 and EA3: Supply Voltage Too High or Too Low EA5 / EAEElectrolux Washer Codes EA5 and EAE: Voltage and Line Relay Sensing

E93 / E97E93 / E97 questions

Do E93 and E97 mean the same thing?

Both are described as a console or main board control problem. We test the same circuits for either one: the panel, the main board and the harness between them, so you get one clear answer.

Which board is bad?

We cannot know from the code alone. The wiring and both boards are tested, and we do not replace a board until the tests point to it.

Is a washer this old worth fixing?

Sometimes. If a board is needed, we explain the cost against the age and condition of the machine before you approve anything, and we say plainly when replacing the washer makes more sense.

Book a visit

Still seeing E93 / E97?

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

(713) 979-9150