Written by
Nora Halvorsen Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeE5A Control Overload Heat
ApplianceWasher
E5A on the display
The washer is reporting an overheated control caused by overload, reported by the motor control. Scope: Electrolux front-load washers, including some select models.
Steps for the owner
No step is offered to owners in the sheet. Keep the washer switched off at the outlet until a technician comes.
See also
If the motor control sees under voltage, the code would read E5B. E5C appears when the motor control board sees high voltage. The display shows E58 once a motor phase draws high current.
Bay Area repair for an Electrolux washer showing E5A
To arrange a visit in San Francisco or elsewhere around the bay, call (415) 449-0036 about Electrolux washer repair. Mention E5A, give the model number and say what has been tried.
Model compatibility: Electrolux reuses codes across series and model years, so E5A Control Overload Heat 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
An overheated control caused by overload, reported by the motor control.
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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