Electrolux Dryer error code
Electrolux Dryer Error E98
Communication error between the main control board and the motor control board.
Communication error between the main control board and the motor control board.
Try these first
Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.
- 1Check 1
Unplug the dryer for several minutes to see if the error clears.
- 2Check 2
If any boards were recently replaced, verify they are the correct and compatible parts for your specific model.
A quick explanation
What does E98 mean?
Communication error between the main control board and the motor control board.
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How to fix Electrolux dryer error E98
Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.
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Step 1
1. Disconnect the dryer from the wall outlet to prevent any electrical shock.
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Step 2
2. Take off the dryer's top panel by removing the screws at the back.
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Step 3
3. Find the main control board and the separate motor control board. Check the wiring harness that runs between these two boards.
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Step 4
4. Carefully inspect the connection points on both boards for any loose, burnt, or disconnected wires. Reseat the connectors firmly.
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Step 5
5. If the connections are secure and the error persists, the main control board needs to be replaced. Take a photo of the connections, then disconnect the wires and remove the old board.
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Step 6
6. Mount the new main control board and reconnect the wiring harnesses as shown in your photo.
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Step 7
7. Put the top panel back on, plug in the dryer, and start a cycle to verify the repair.
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How to Fix E98 Error (Step-by-Step) Disconnect the dryer from the wall outlet to prevent any electrical shock.Take off the dryer's top panel by removing the screws at the back.Find the main control board and the separate motor control board. Check the wiring harness that runs between these two boards.Carefully inspect the connection points on both boards for any loose, burnt, or disconnected wires. Reseat the connectors firmly.If the connections are secure and the error persists, the main control board needs to be replaced. Take a photo of the connections, then disconnect the wires and remove the old board.Mount the new main control board and reconnect the wiring harnesses as shown in your photo.Put the top panel back on, plug in the dryer, and start a cycle to verify the repair.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:5304505611
What may be causing it?
- Incompatible user interface board and main control board.
- Inconsistent inverter board protocol.
- Faulty inverter board or main control board.
These are possibilities to investigate, not proof that one part has failed.
Recommended part
Recommended part for this error code
Part listed in the current guide
OEM candidate: 134994600
Price noted in the current guide: $124-$276
Why this part is shown: It is associated with Electrolux Dryer error E98 in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.
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Safety first
Disconnect power before opening panels or touching internal parts.
When to stop
- Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
- Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
- Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.
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