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Electrolux Washer Message HO SE: Hoses on the Wrong Inlets

Low risk · DIY check OK

Code: HO SE
Appliance: Washer
Brand: Electrolux
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What HO SE means

HO SE is a message on Electrolux front-load washers, including the EWFLW65HIW, EIFLW55HIW, EFLS627UTT and ELFW7637AT, telling you the inlet hoses are installed backwards. Hot supply is on the cold inlet and cold supply is on the hot inlet. The display shows HO, then SE, then 0 minutes remaining for about a minute, and then repeats. It is not a failure of the washer.

Common causes of HO SE

The hot hose connected to the cold inlet
The cold hose connected to the hot inlet
A hose swapped during a move or a new install

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Press Cancel to stop the cycle, then turn off the water at both supply valves. 2. Unscrew each hose from the washer. 3. Connect the hot hose to the hot inlet and the cold hose to the cold inlet. 4. Turn the water back on, check for leaks and restart.

! Why to stop there

If HO SE stays after the hoses are corrected, we test the temperature sensing and the inlet valves.
We also check the hose washers for leaks.
A repair price is always given in writing first, and our workmanship is warranted 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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HO SEHO SE questions

Is HO SE a repair problem?

Usually not. It is a warning that the hoses are on the wrong inlets, and swapping them back normally clears it. We only get involved if the message persists after the hoses are corrected.

How can I tell which hose is hot?

Check the markings or color coding on the hoses, or turn on a faucet at the house and feel which supply valve gets warm. The warm side belongs on the hot inlet.

Why does it say 0 minutes?

The washer does not start a real cycle while the hoses are reversed, so the time remaining shows zero until the connections are corrected. It repeats about once a minute until then.

Book a visit

Still unsure about HO SE?

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

(713) 979-9150