GE Washing Machine Error Codes
GE and GE Profile washers use E, H2O, and UC codes on GFW, GTW, and PTW platforms with different logic for front vs top load.
General troubleshooting
Try these checks before opening a specific error code page—they resolve many GE washing machine faults without parts.
- 1Check both supply valves and inlet screens
- 2Clean drain pump filter on GFW front-loaders
- 3Redistribute load for UC errors
- 4Level the washer and tighten leg nuts
- 5Power off 60 seconds to reset inverter
Common symptoms
Owners often search for a code after noticing one of these issues on their GE washing machine:
- H2O supply when fill is slow on GFW650SSNWW
- E2 or E22 drain faults
- UC unbalanced load before spin
- Door lock faults on front-loaders
- Motor inverter E3 faults on Profile models
All GE washing machine error codes
| Code | What it means | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| E000 | No active faults in diagnostic memoryE000 corresponds to GE's E00 state—diagnostics found no active fault codes in memory. If the washer misbehaves, an intermittent issue may have cleared or the failure is outside the self-test list. | View fix → |
| E001 | Main control communication or memory faultE001 indicates the main control or motor control unit failed communication or memory check—similar to GE CCU faults on 24-inch front-load platforms. | View fix → |
| E002 | Door lock circuit faultE002 maps to GE's door lock fault—the machine will not fill or spin until the door lock confirms closed. | View fix → |
| E003 | Motor overcurrent detectedE003 means excessive current on the drive motor—often overload, jam, or failing motor inverter. | View fix → |
| E004 | Water inlet valve problemE004 indicates the inlet valve circuit failed—valves not opening, stuck open, or not reporting correctly. | View fix → |
| E005 | Drain pump problem or long drainE005 means drain timed out—the pump ran but water remained, matching GE 5E on front-load washers. | View fix → |
| E006 | Motor cannot reach target speedE006 corresponds to motor speed faults—drum commanded to spin but RPM feedback never reached target. | View fix → |
| E007 | Pressure sensor or water level faultE007 means the pressure switch or sensor did not report a valid water level during fill or drain. | View fix → |
| E008 | Heater relay error on main boardE008 indicates the heater relay on the main control failed—internal heat models cannot warm water. | View fix → |
| E009 | Under-voltage on supply lineE009 means line voltage dropped below the safe minimum—often shared circuits or loose connections. | View fix → |
| E010 | Over-voltage on supply lineE010 indicates supply voltage exceeded the upper safe limit. | View fix → |
| E011 | Water or exhaust thermistor faultE011 maps to GE tE—temperature sensor out of range on heat or monitoring circuits. | View fix → |
| E012 | Leakage detected in tub or baseE012 is GE's leakage fault—moisture detected where it should not be, often at the door boot or sump. | View fix → |
| E013 | Overflow or overfill detectedE013 means the water level exceeded maximum—pressure switch saw overfill or inlet valve stuck open. | View fix → |
| E014 | Unbalanced load before high-speed spinE014 is GE's unbalanced load fault—spin aborted when weight distribution prevented safe RPM. | View fix → |
| E2 | Fill timeout—water not reaching levelE2 on GE washers indicates a fill timeout—the control opened inlet valves but the water level switch never confirmed expected fill within the programmed window. GE halts before agitation to avoid dry drum operation. | View fix → |
16 codes documented with causes, fixes, and affected models.