How to Fix Frigidaire Washer Error E45

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⚠️ Safety Warning: Appliance repair involves electricity, gas, and moving parts. Always disconnect power before working on any appliance.

Error Code: E45 Difficulty: Hard

Problem: Control board problem or problem with the door lock circuit.

⚖️ Repair Decision

⚠️ CHECK WARRANTY / AGE

$100 – $250 Range

How to Fix E45 Error (Step-by-Step)

Ensure the washer is completely disconnected from power and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.
Remove the top cover of the washer to gain access to the internal components.
Locate the main control board, easily identified by the large number of wires connected to it.
Take a picture of the board and its connections to ensure you can reconnect everything correctly.
Disconnect all the wire harnesses from the board. These have small clips that must be depressed to release.
Remove the board from its mountings, which may be screws or plastic clips.
Install the new board, reconnect the wires precisely, and then secure the top panel before restoring power.
Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.

OEM Part #: (Varies by model) (Main Control Board)

Estimated Market Price: $100-$300

Still Not Working?
If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.

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Estimated repair cost (parts, or parts + labor) Most DIY parts are $50–$250. If you have a quote, use the total.

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