Written by
Nora Halvorsen Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeE65
ApplianceDryer
A dryer displaying E65 is reporting that its high-limit thermostat has tripped too many times. The chart wording is thermostat open, and the sheet adds that the trip count is too high. It belongs to the current generation and the sheet is shown with model EIMED6CJIW.
Three conditions in the chart
Heavy restriction in the vent.
A defective high limit thermostat.
A tripped inlet thermal limiter, which applies to electric models only.
A technician decides which one applies. The dryer should be unplugged in the meantime.
Recalling the stored code
Hold Cancel and Start Pause down for 6 seconds. The last code recorded is then displayed, and E00 is what you get when no failure code was logged.
When E65 returns, Electrolux dryer repair for San Francisco and Bay Area households is reached at (415) 449-0036. Note the code, the model number and what was tried, then pass that on during the call.
Model compatibility: Electrolux reuses codes across series and model years, so E65 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
Thermostat open: the high-limit thermostat trip count is too high.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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