Error Code: E38 Difficulty: Easy
Problem: Blocked pressure chamber or pressure-sensing hydraulic circuit.
How to Fix E38 Error (Step-by-Step)
- Unplug the washer from the wall outlet and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.
- Pull the washer away from the wall to access the panels. You will likely need to remove the top panel.
- Locate the pressure switch. It will have a thin rubber or plastic tube attached to it.
- Follow this tube down to where it connects to the side of the outer drum or tub. This connection point is the pressure chamber.
- Carefully disconnect the tube from the pressure chamber. Be prepared for a small amount of water to spill out.
- Blow forcefully through the tube to clear any trapped lint, soap scum, or debris. You can also use a small, flexible wire to gently clear the port on the tub itself.
- Reconnect the tube securely, reattach the washer’s panel, plug the machine in, and run a rinse and spin cycle to test.
- Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.
Still Not Working?
If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
Browse all Electrolux error codes: Electrolux Error Codes
When It’s Better to Replace Than Repair
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Here are a few signs it may be time to shop for a new one:
- ✓Appliance over 8-10 years old
- ✓Repair cost over 50% of replacement
- ✓Multiple recent breakdowns
- ✓Major component failure
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