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Frigidaire Front-Load Washers E43 Through E46: Board Communications

E43 through E46 on Frigidaire front-load washers with the horizontal-axis electronic control report a board communications problem on the Affinity 6000 and 7000 Series from 2006 and the 3.5 cubic foot Affinity from 2009 to 2012.…

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Code
E43-E46
Appliance
Washer
Brand
Frigidaire
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What E43-E46 means

E43 through E46 on Frigidaire front-load washers with the horizontal-axis electronic control report a board communications problem on the Affinity 6000 and 7000 Series from 2006 and the 3.5 cubic foot Affinity from 2009 to 2012. The two boards in question are the main control board and the speed control board, which runs the motor. On the 3.0 cubic foot Frigidaire and Gallery washers from about 2004 to 2006, the same codes are listed as a control board problem. You may see a washer that will not spin, will not start or stops mid-cycle.

Common causes of E43-E46

  • The speed control board that runs the motor
  • The wiring and connectors between the boards
  • The main control board
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Switch the washer off at the outlet for a few minutes, then restore power. 2. Leave the door shut while there is water in the drum. 3. Check that the hoses are not leaking. 4. Call us and give us the exact code.

! Why to stop there
  • The code says the two boards are not exchanging signals, and nothing about which one needs attention.
  • We test the speed control board and the connectors first.
  • No board is replaced until you have approved a written price.
Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.
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E43-E46E43-E46 questions
Which board is involved?

On the Affinity washers it points to communication with the speed control board, which runs the motor. On the 2004 washers it is a general control board problem.

Is the motor bad?

Not necessarily. The code is about the boards talking, not the motor. We test the board and the connectors before replacing any part. A loose connector can look the same, so we test first.

Is a board repair worth it on an older washer?

Sometimes. A board can be the biggest part of the bill. We test first, show you the price in writing, and tell you straight if replacing the washer is the smarter choice.

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Still seeing E43-E46?

A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.

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