Appliance Error Codes & DIY Troubleshooting Guides

Your appliance is telling you what's wrong.

A broken appliance is frustrating — and a professional call can cost real money before anything is fixed. We translate manufacturer documentation into straight-to-the-point guides so you can find out what your appliance is telling you, what to check safely, and when it's time to call a professional.

What's giving you trouble?

Pick your appliance to see common problems and fixes.

Washer

Won't drain, won't spin, leaking, noisy

Dryer

Not heating, won't start, takes too long

Refrigerator

Not cooling, ice maker, leaking, loud

Dishwasher

Not draining, not cleaning, leaking

Or look up an exact error code

If your display is already showing a code, skip straight to it.

Samsung	4E 5E UE 3E 1E tE OE dE
LG	OE IE UE LE DE FE tE
Whirlpool	F21 SUD dE LO FL F5 E2 F9 E1
GE / Hotpoint	Model-specific

01 — CODE FIRST

No preamble

Every error code page starts with the manufacturer's meaning and what to check first. No 4-paragraph story first.

02 — PARTS & TOOLS

Exactly what you need

Guides list the parts and tools a fix may need — as search-ready categories, once a diagnosis points to them.

03 — HONEST MATH

Repair vs. replace

Decision help that shows the reasoning and the assumptions — not a fixed verdict.