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Ge Washer Error Codes

All Ge washer error codes with step-by-step troubleshooting, multimeter specs, and OEM part numbers.

44 error codes

CodeMeaning
BLINKING-LIGHTSThe washer's control board has detected a system fault, a lid lock failure, or a motor communication error, causing the status LEDs to flash as a warning signal.
moderateeasy
CanceledThe control board aborted the active wash cycle. Could be a user action like the door popping open or the selector getting bumped, could be an auto-abort from a detected fault, or it's a communication dropout between the main board and the motor control board.
moderatebeginner
DIAGNOSTIC-MODEInstructions for entering and running GE washer diagnostic/service mode on GFW front-load and GTW top-load models, including test cycle sequences and reading output codes.
lowbeginner
DRAIN-FILTERThe filter sits between the drum and the drain pump, basically acting like a trap for anything small that slips past the drum holes. When it's clogged enough that water can't push through fast enough, the pump strains and the control board throws Error 353.
lowbeginner
Door ErrorThe door lock assembly did not engage or the control board did not receive confirmation that the door is locked. The machine will not start or has stopped mid-cycle due to an unconfirmed door lock state.
moderateintermediate
E2E2 means there's a motor speed control fault on GFW front-load models. The inverter board that drives the brushless motor has detected an error. Either the board itself has failed, the motor stator has a winding fault, or the communication between the inverter and main board has broken down.
highadvanced
E22The E22 fires when the pressure switch doesn't detect the water level rising fast enough. The control board counts down a fill window, usually around 8 minutes, and if the water hasn't hit the required level by then, it cuts the cycle and throws this code.
moderatebeginner
E22E22 means drain timeout. The control board's been trying to pump water out for several minutes, but the pressure sensor still thinks the tub's full. So it cuts power and throws the code to keep the pump motor from burning out.
moderatebeginner
E23The E23 error code indicates a drain timeout. Your GE washer attempted to pump out the water but the water level sensor did not detect an empty tub within the programmed four minute window.
moderateintermediate
E23E23 means the washer couldn't empty the drum within the programmed four-minute window. The pressure sensor still reads 'water present' after the pump's been running, so the control board stops the cycle and flags it.
highintermediate
E31The control board powers a pressure transducer that measures air pressure in a sealed tube connected to the tub. When the water level changes, the pressure changes, and the sensor sends back a frequency signal. E31 means that frequency is either out of range or totally absent from the board's perspective.
highintermediate
E42The E42 on a GE washer means the control board caught the motor pulling way more current than it should. Could be a mechanical restriction jamming the drum, an electrical short in the windings, or the inverter board sending bad voltage. Either way, the board shut it down before something burned up.
highintermediate
E71E71 means the main control board sent a signal to the motor inverter board and got nothing back. The inverter sits between the control board and the drive motor, converting AC power into the variable-frequency output that actually spins the drum. No communication, no spin.
highintermediate
Error 18The water level sensor detected that water hit or exceeded the maximum safe fill height inside the drum. The overflow protection circuit kicked in, cut the fill signal, and stopped the wash cycle to keep water from spilling onto your floor.
highintermediate
Error 27Error 27 means the pressure sensor (water level switch) is sending a reading outside the expected range, or the control board isn't receiving a valid water level signal. The machine can't confirm how much water's in the drum, so it stops.
moderateintermediate
Error 353Error 353 indicates the drain pump failed to evacuate water from the drum within the required time. The pump motor may have failed, or an obstruction is preventing the impeller from turning.
highintermediate
FLASHING-LIGHTSFlashing lights on a GE washer mean the control board paused the cycle because it detected a fault. Usually it's the lid lock, the motor, or a drainage timeout that triggers it.
moderateintermediate
FRONT-LOAD-HUBGE GFW and Profile front-load washers run a constant self-diagnostic loop between the main control board and the motor inverter. When a sensor reading falls outside the programmed range, or two boards stop talking to each other, the washer halts and stores a numeric fault code that points you at which system gave out.
moderatebeginner
Fault CodesThe washer's internal control board has detected a specific operational failure, such as a fill timeout, drain issue, or motor communication error, and has paused the cycle to prevent damage.
moderateintermediate
H2OThe H2O error on a GE washer means the control board timed out waiting for the tub to fill. It's watching for a pressure change through the air dome system, and if water doesn't reach the target level fast enough, it throws the code and stops the cycle dead.
moderatebeginner
H2O Supply ErrorThe washer tried to fill but didn't detect sufficient water entering the drum within the allotted time. The fill system hit its timeout limit, usually because supply pressure's too low or there's a blockage somewhere between the wall valve and the internal solenoid.
highbeginner
HUBThe main control board and the UI board are constantly swapping data during a cycle. When that data bus drops out, whether from a loose plug, a cracked wire, or a firmware hiccup, the machine throws HUB and locks up. Think of it like two walkie-talkies on the same channel when one battery starts dying.
lowbeginner
LID-ERRORThe control board is waiting for a specific electrical signal from the lid lock assembly before it'll let the motor spin. When that signal doesn't show up, either because the switch failed or the lid never physically seated correctly, it throws this code and stops the cycle dead.
moderateintermediate
LIGHTS-FLASHINGOne or more indicator lights on the control panel are flashing in a specific pattern. These blinks are GE's way of flagging fault states when the display doesn't show a numbered error code, or when the machine's stuck in a particular mode. Which lights are blinking actually matters a lot here.
moderatebeginner
NOISEYour GE washer is telling you something's physically wrong with a moving part. Could be the drive belt slipping on the motor pulley, the agitator dogs stripped from overloading, a tub bearing failing, or just a coin stuck in the pump. The sound type and when it happens in the cycle is your best diagnostic clue.
moderateintermediate
NOT-DRAININGA GE washer not draining has standing water in the drum. GE front-loaders with UltraFresh have a drain pump filter accessible from the lower front panel. GE top-loaders require accessing the pump from underneath.
moderateintermediate
NOT-DRYINGThe washer completes its cycle but clothes come out soaking or excessively wet. The spin cycle is not extracting enough water from the load. This is a washer spin issue, not a dryer problem.
moderatebeginner
NOT-FILLINGError 18 is GE's fill timeout fault. The control board opens the inlet valve and starts a timer. If the pressure switch does not confirm the tub reached the target water level within that window (typically 8 to 12 minutes depending on model), the board aborts the cycle and stores Error 18. The machine detected that water flow was too slow or absent to complete filling safely.
moderateintermediate
NOT-SPINNINGThe control board is looking for a confirmed spin signal from the motor tachometer, or a locked door on front-loaders, before it'll run the spin cycle. If that signal doesn't come through, it shuts down to protect the motor and transmission. That's basically what's happening when you get the no-spin situation.
moderateintermediate
NOT-STARTINGThe washer's got power but won't kick off a cycle when you hit Start. Something in the safety circuit isn't completing, or the control board's not getting the signal it needs to fire up the motor. Usually it's the lid lock not confirming 'closed' to the board.
highintermediate
PROBLEMSGeneral diagnostic guide for common mechanical and electronic failures in GE top-load and front-load washing machines.
moderatebeginner
PROBLEMSGeneral category covering the most common mechanical and electrical failures GE washers develop over time, including motor, pump, lid lock, valve, and sensor faults across both top-load and front-load configurations. Usually wear-related or sensor failure, not catastrophic damage.
moderatebeginner
PROBLEMSGeneral troubleshooting for common mechanical and electrical failures specific to GE integrated laundry centers.
moderatebeginner
PROFILE-HUBThe GE Profile control board monitors its smart subsystems constantly. When it can't get a valid signal back from the SmartDispense optical sensor, the UltraFresh vent actuator, or the internal dispense pump, it throws a hub-level fault. Basically the machine's brain is saying it expected a response from a component and got nothing back.
moderatebeginner
RESETWhen a GE washer throws a fault, the main control board stores that error code in memory and locks out the active cycle. A reset forces the processor to dump that stored state and restart from scratch, clearing the board's short-term memory so it can try running again without that old fault in the way.
lowbeginner
RESET-STUCKThe washer control board has encountered a persistent hardware fault or software hang that prevents the standard reset sequence from clearing the error status.
moderatebeginner
SERVICE-MODEThe washer has entered its internal Service Mode, a technician-only menu used to retrieve stored fault codes and test individual components like the pump, motor, and valves.
moderateintermediate
SMELLSThe washer isn't throwing a fault code. It just stinks. What's actually happening is mold, bacteria, or sulfur-producing microbes colonizing warm damp surfaces inside the machine, specifically the door boot folds, drum baffles, drain pump housing, or a clogged vent path that's trapping moisture after every cycle ends.
moderateintermediate
TANK-LOWTank Low is a maintenance alert on GE SmartDispense models indicating the built-in detergent or fabric softener reservoir is running low and needs a refill. It's not a fault code and it won't stop the machine from running, but it'll stop dispensing soap until you top it off.
lowbeginner
TROUBLESHOOTINGSymptom-based troubleshooting guide covering the 9 most common GE washer problems across GTW top-load and GFW front-load models.
moderatebeginner
TROUBLESHOOTINGGeneral troubleshooting for common GE washer failures that often lead to warranty service requests, focusing on DIY checks for lid, drain, and power issues.
moderatebeginner
WONT-STARTThe control board is refusing to send power to the motor because at least one safety interlock isn't satisfied. That could be a locked control panel blocking inputs, an open lid switch circuit, a failed door latch solenoid that never confirms the door is closed, or a thermal fuse that cut power after a voltage spike.
moderateintermediate
dLdL stands for Door Lock failure. The control board sent the signal to engage the lid lock, waited for electrical confirmation back from the microswitch inside the lock assembly, and never got it. Something in that loop broke, either mechanically or electrically.
moderateintermediate
drThe control board started the drain pump and watched for the pressure sensor to confirm water was leaving. After roughly four minutes, water was still detected in the tub. So the board shut everything down and threw the dr code rather than risk spinning a full tub at high speed.
moderateintermediate