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Electrolux Dryer error code

Electrolux Dryer Error E42

Door sensing error.

Door sensing error.

Updated Aug 18, 2026
✅ WORTH FIXINGParts under $100
Electrolux dryer repair guide for error E42
Error codeE42Dryer

Try these first

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

  1. 1
    Check 1

    Open and firmly close the dryer door to ensure it is securely latched.

  2. 2
    Check 2

    Make sure no laundry items are blocking the door from closing completely.

  3. 3
    Check 3

    Unplug the dryer and locate the door switch to check for any visible damage.

A quick explanation

What does E42 mean?

Door sensing error.

The answer you came for

How to fix Electrolux dryer error E42

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

  1. 1

    Step 1

    1. Disconnect the dryer from its power source.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    2. Access the door switch and latch assembly by removing the necessary panels.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    3. Visually inspect the wiring between the door switch and the main control board for any signs of damage, such as burns or breaks.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    4. Use a multimeter to test the continuity of the door switch. It should have continuity when the button is pressed and no continuity when released.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    5. If the door switch tests fine, the issue may be with the main control board's door sensing circuit.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    6. Inspect the control board for any visible signs of damage. Replacement of the control board is often necessary if it is found to be faulty.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    7. Due to the complexity, it is recommended to have a qualified technician diagnose and replace the main control board.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix E42 Error (Step-by-Step) Disconnect the dryer from its power source and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.Access the door switch and latch assembly by removing the necessary panels.Visually inspect the wiring between the door switch and the main control board for any signs of damage, such as burns or breaks.Use a multimeter to test the continuity of the door switch. It should have continuity when the button is pressed and no continuity when released.If the door switch tests fine, the issue may be with the main control board's door sensing circuit.Inspect the control board for any visible signs of damage. Replacement of the control board is often necessary if it is found to be faulty.Due to the complexity, it is recommended to have a qualified service diagnose and replace the main control board.Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.

What to Check Next on This Electrolux Dryer Focused repair path: dryer airflow, heating, motor, sensor, and control checks. Do not treat the fault as reset-only if it keeps returning; use the failed function to choose the next test. Disconnect power before opening panels, then confirm whether the Electrolux dryer repeats the same code after a clean reset. Match the symptom to the part of the cycle or function that fails: fill, drain, heat, cool, spin, latch, ignite, fan, sensor, or control response. Inspect simple causes first: airflow, water supply, drain path, door closure, filter, venting, wiring connectors, and visible damage. Use meter testing or service diagnostics before replacing electronic controls, because wiring, switches, sensors, and loads can mimic board failure. Use the complete Electrolux dryer model number from the appliance tag before ordering any model-specific part. Check, inspect, clean, test, measure, remove, reconnect, clear, and replace parts only when the symptom supports that path. If these checks point toward a part, verify the complete Electrolux model number from the appliance tag before ordering. &tag=appliancefixg-20Verified Compatible Alternatives:1349947001375388025304515407

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?

  • Door is not closing properly
  • Faulty door switch
  • Obstruction preventing door closure

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

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

Replacement part

OEM candidate: 134813664

Price noted in the current guide: $14-$180

Why this part is shown: It is associated with Electrolux Dryer error E42 in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.

Compatibility varies by model. Confirm that the Amazon listing includes your complete dryer model number before ordering.

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