Appliance Error Code Lookup
Type any error code from a Whirlpool, Samsung, LG, GE, Bosch, Maytag or Frigidaire appliance and get the plain-English meaning plus the fix that clears it — instantly, across 154 codes and 5 appliance types.
Every code below is pulled from our brand-by-brand reference pages, so you get the plain-English meaning and the exact fix that clears it — not a generic "call a technician." Codes are case-insensitive: typing oe finds OE, and you can drop slashes (f5e2 matches F5E2 or Sud / F5E2).
How to read an appliance error code
Most modern washers, dryers, dishwashers, fridges and ovens flash a short letter-number code when a sensor reads something out of range. The letter usually points at the system (F = function/fault, E = error, C/d = a specific subsystem) and the number narrows it down. The single most useful first step for almost any code is a one-minute power cycle: switch the appliance off at the breaker or unplug it for 60 seconds, then restore power. That clears every temporary glitch code. If it comes straight back, the code is telling you about a real fault — and that's what the fix line above is for.
Codes that keep coming back
A code that returns after a reset is a symptom, not a fluke. Drain codes (Whirlpool F21, LG OE, Samsung 5E/nd) almost always mean a clogged pump filter or kinked drain hose. Fill codes (LF, IE, 4C) point at water supply — a closed valve, a clogged inlet screen, or low household pressure. Heating codes on dryers and ovens usually trace to a failed heating element, thermal fuse or thermistor. Work from the cheapest, most common cause first; the fix text for each code names it.
FAQ
How do I use this error code lookup?
Type the code your appliance is showing — for example F21, OE, 4C or E15 — into the box. Matches appear instantly with the plain-English meaning, the fix, and a link to the full brand page. Use the appliance filter chips to narrow to just washers, dryers, dishwashers, fridges or ovens.
My exact code isn't listed — what now?
We cover the most common codes for Whirlpool, Samsung, LG, GE, Bosch, Maytag and Frigidaire. If yours isn't here, open your brand's full code list from the links below — it may be a rarer variant. As a universal first step, unplug the appliance for one minute to clear temporary codes.
Is it safe to fix an error code myself?
Many codes are cleared with no tools — a power cycle, cleaning a drain filter, or reseating a hose. Always unplug the appliance (or switch off its breaker) before touching anything internal, and never bypass a safety component like a door lock or thermal fuse. If a fix calls for opening a sealed system or mains wiring, call a licensed technician.