Frigidaire · Washing machine
E1
Professional service recommendederror code
Frigidaire E1 means a top-loading washer is not filling, or is filling too slowly.
Market, product family, and model applicability
US · en-US · Frigidaire top-loading washers covered by the cited US support article
product family applicable: The official source applies at the product-family level. Exact controls can still vary by model.
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Close the lid, fully open both water faucets, and straighten any kinked inlet hoses.
- Close the washer lid.
- Fully open the hot and cold water faucets and straighten kinked inlet hoses.
Stop and get service when
Schedule Frigidaire service if the exterior checks do not resolve E1.
- Schedule a Frigidaire service visit if the documented checks do not resolve E1.
Do not do
Do not open the washer cabinet or perform internal water or electrical testing from this guide.
Use only the exterior checks documented here; if they do not resolve E1, schedule manufacturer-authorized service.
If the message returns
If E1 remains after the documented checks, schedule a Frigidaire service visit.
Source and scope
Official manufacturer source- Market and locale
- US · en-US
- Product family
- top-loading washers
- Official source last checked
- July 22, 2026
- Review status
- Automated evidence review completed · Owner-delegated approval
Frigidaire
Top Loading Washer - displaying Error Code E1 long fill time · Official support article
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Frigidaire · Washing machine
E2
error code
Frigidaire E2 means a top-loading washer is taking too long to drain or is not draining properly.
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