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Electrolux Dishwasher error code

Electrolux Dishwasher Error AL5

Water inlet problem.

Water inlet problem.

Updated Aug 18, 2026
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Electrolux dishwasher repair guide for error AL5
Error codeAL5Dishwasher

Try these first

Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.

  1. 1
    Check 1

    Make sure the water tap is fully open and there is adequate water pressure.

  2. 2
    Check 2

    Look for any kinks, twists, or damage to the inlet hose.

  3. 3
    Check 3

    Clean the filter located in the inlet hose connection at the tap.

A quick explanation

What does AL5 mean?

Water inlet problem.

The answer you came for

How to fix Electrolux dishwasher error AL5

Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    1. Turn off the power to the dishwasher at your home's circuit breaker.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    2. Shut off the water supply to the dishwasher, usually located under the sink.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    3. Carefully pull the dishwasher out from under the counter to access the water inlet hose and valve at the back or bottom.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    4. Inspect the water inlet hose for any kinks or sharp bends that could block water flow and straighten it if necessary.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    5. Unscrew the hose from the water inlet valve and check the small filter screen inside the valve's port for any sediment or debris. Clean it with a small brush if it's clogged.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    6. If the hose and screen are clear, the water inlet valve itself may be faulty and require replacement by a professional.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix AL5 Error (Step-by-Step) Turn off the power to the dishwasher at your home's circuit breaker.Shut off the water supply to the dishwasher, usually located under the sink.Carefully pull the dishwasher out from under the counter to access the water inlet hose and valve at the back or bottom.Inspect the water inlet hose for any kinks or sharp bends that could block water flow and straighten it if necessary.Unscrew the hose from the water inlet valve and check the small filter screen inside the valve's port for any sediment or debris. Clean it with a small brush if it's clogged.If the hose and screen are clear, the water inlet valve itself may be faulty and require replacement by a professional.Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on. Verified Compatible Alternatives:8070479015304519252 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

If the code comes back

Do not keep replacing parts based only on the code. Repeat the safe checks above. If the fault remains, stop and arrange qualified service rather than ordering from the code alone.

What may be causing it?

  • Water tap not fully open or inadequate water pressure
  • Kinked, twisted, or damaged inlet hose
  • Clogged filter in the inlet hose connection

These are possibilities to investigate, not proof that one part has failed.

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

Replacement part

OEM candidate: 154513601

Price noted in the current guide: $10-$75

Why this part is shown: It is associated with Electrolux Dishwasher error AL5 in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.

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