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GE Washing Machine E007 Error Code
Pressure sensor or water level fault
What this error means
E007 means the pressure switch or sensor did not report a valid water level during fill or drain.
How E007 is detected
When E007 appears on a GE washing machine, the control board has confirmed that water did not leave the machine within the programmed drain window. On GE GFW550SSNWW, GE GFW850SPNRS, and similar variants, the drain pump runs for a fixed interval—often three to seven minutes on washers and dishwashers—while a pressure switch or turbidity sensor verifies the tub or sump is empty. If water remains, the cycle stops to prevent spin with a full tub or overflow on the next fill.
Most E007 calls are resolved without parts: trace clear hose from tub to control. Restricted drain paths mimic pump failure because the impeller spins against a blocked hose or filter. Document whether the pump hums audibly during the drain step; a humming pump with no water movement points to a clogged filter or kinked hose, while silence may indicate a failed pump motor or loose wiring at the harness.
After clearing blockages, run a short cycle and listen at the drain hose for steady water flow. If E007 returns on the next load with a clean filter and straight hose, measure resistance at the pump motor connector per the service manual for your model before ordering a replacement pump assembly.
Common causes
- Pressure hose disconnected
- Hose pinched or leaking air
- Dome port clogged
- Failed pressure sensor on control
Step-by-step fixes
- 1Trace clear hose from tub to control
- 2Blow through hose to confirm open path
- 3Reinstall without kinks
- 4Run fill cycle and observe level
When to call a technician
Good hose with E007 every fill needs pressure switch or control.
Affected models
- GE GFW550SSNWW
- GE GFW850SPNRS
- GE GFW650SSNWW
Prevention & maintenance
- Clean drain filters and hose terminations monthly on high-use washing machines to prevent E007 from lint and food debris buildup.
- Record when E007 appears in the cycle and whether it clears after a 60-second power reset on your GE washing machine—that detail speeds diagnosis if you call service.
- Keep the model and serial number from the rating plate when ordering parts for E007; GE uses multiple revisions with different harness lengths and board firmware.
- Photograph wiring connector orientation before disconnecting any component while troubleshooting E007; reversed plugs on pumps and valves cause immediate repeat faults.