Frigidaire Washer · Code E1

Frigidaire Washer E1 code: Slow fill or no water (top-load)

On Frigidaire top-load washers, E1 means water isn't coming in, or is filling too slowly.

Most common causes

  1. Water faucets closed or only partly open
  2. Low water pressure
  3. Kinked fill hoses
  4. Clogged screens in the fill hoses or inlet
  5. Lid open during the fill

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Make sure the lid is closed.
  2. Open both hot and cold faucets all the way.
  3. Straighten any kinked fill hoses.
  4. Turn the water off, unscrew the hoses and rinse debris from the small screens, then reconnect.

Unplug the appliance before moving or cleaning anything. Do not open panels, touch gas connections or bypass safety switches.

Checked against: owner.frigidaire.com. Meanings can vary by model; check your owner’s manual.

Quick answers

What does E1 mean on a Frigidaire Washer?

On Frigidaire top-load washers, E1 means water isn't coming in, or is filling too slowly.

Can I clear the E1 code myself?

Try these first: Make sure the lid is closed. Open both hot and cold faucets all the way. Straighten any kinked fill hoses. Turn the water off, unscrew the hoses and rinse debris from the small screens, then reconnect. Frigidaire recommends scheduling service if the water supply and hoses are fine and E1 continues.

How much does it cost to fix a E1 code?

It depends on the cause. At FixPro the diagnostic visit is $79.00 and is credited in full to the repair; you get a flat-rate quote before any work starts.

Other Frigidaire Washer codes

E2 · Slow drain (top-load)E21 · Slow drain (front-load)E41 · Door open (front-load)E3 · Lid open or lid lock failed (top-load)E4 · Out of balance (top-load)E5 · Washer not level (top-load)E11 · Fill time too long (front-load)E35 · Overfill (front-load)

Still showing the code?

A FixPro technician will find the cause and give you a flat price. $79.00 diagnostic, credited toward the repair.

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