GE Washer · Code FE

GE Washer FE code: Water level too high

Water in the washer has reached a critical level, which could lead to an overflow. GE treats this as urgent.

Most common causes

  1. Water inlet valve stuck open
  2. Faulty water level sensor
  3. Control fault

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Turn off both water faucets behind the washer right away.
  2. Unplug the washer.

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

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

Quick answers

What does FE mean on a GE Washer?

Water in the washer has reached a critical level, which could lead to an overflow. GE treats this as urgent.

Can I clear the FE code myself?

Try these first: Turn off both water faucets behind the washer right away. Unplug the washer. GE says to call for service right away after shutting off the water and power.

How much does it cost to fix a FE 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 GE Washer codes

H2O SUPPLY · No water supplydE · Lid openLid light blinking · Lid not opened between cyclesUE · Unbalanced 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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