ErrorCodePro · Appliance Error CodesEdgeStar Laundry center Error Code E55: Meaning & How to Fix It
By the ErrorCodePro Editorial Team · Last reviewed October 20, 2026
EdgeStar laundry center error code E55 means: High motor current. [1] Keep using it? Only if the owner checks below clear the code; if it returns, stop and book a repair. Start with the owner checks below, beginning with: write down the code and model number.
Source: EdgeStar laundry center error-code chart, via Sears PartsDirect [1].
Quick facts
| Code | E55 |
|---|---|
| Also shown as | None listed by the manufacturer |
| Brand / appliance | EdgeStar laundry center |
| System | Motor / drive |
| Meaning (service chart) | High motor current. [1] |
| Keep using it? | Only if the owner checks below clear the code; if it returns, stop and book a repair |
| DIY-safe? | Owner checks only (listed below) |
| Support | EdgeStar customer support (see your owner's manual) |
| Source document | EdgeStar laundry center error-code chart (via Sears PartsDirect) |
On this page: Meaning · Steps · Parts · When to call a technician · Related codes · FAQ
What error code E55 means on an EdgeStar laundry center
High motor current. [1]
This is a motor / drive code. Codes and wording can vary by model, so check your owner's manual for your model number.
How to fix EdgeStar laundry center error code E55 (safe owner checks)
- Write down the code and model number. Note exactly what the display shows (E55) and copy the full model number from the rating label, so you can confirm this chart applies to your laundry center and order the right parts.
- Do a power reset. Unplug the appliance for 5 minutes to reset the main control board.
- Remove any item found. Remove any item found.
- Test and decide. Run a short cycle or restart and watch the display. If E55 comes back after these checks, stop using the washer for this function and call a technician, because the remaining causes need meters or part replacement.
The first and last steps (and the power reset) are general owner checks added by ErrorCodePro; the rest follow the EdgeStar laundry center error-code chart published by Sears PartsDirect, rewritten for safe owner use.
Parts that may be involved
Exact parts depend on your model number. This page lists part types only, never part numbers.
- Main control board
- Drive motor
When to call a technician
- If the spin basket rotates freely, unplug the appliance and replace the main control board.
- If you detect resistance when rotating the spin basket, unplug the appliance and remove the drive belt from the motor pulley.
- Spin the drive motor pulley.
- Technician: replace the drive motor if the motor pulley doesn't spin freely.
- If the drive motor pulley spins freely, a technician should check again for resistance when rotating the spin basket with the drive belt removed.
- You'll need to replace the appliance because the spin bearing isn't available as a replacement part.
- Anything involving wiring, the control board, the motor or the water valve electrics
- The appliance is under warranty: contact EdgeStar customer support (see your owner's manual) first
Related error codes
Frequently asked questions
What does error code E55 mean on an EdgeStar laundry center?
The EdgeStar laundry center error-code chart lists E55 as follows: High motor current.
Is it safe to keep using the laundry center with E55?
Only if the owner checks below clear the code; if it returns, stop and book a repair.
Can I fix EdgeStar laundry center error E55 myself?
Only with the owner checks on this page, starting with: write down the code and model number. If it persists, call a technician or EdgeStar customer support (see your owner's manual).
Sources
- Sears PartsDirect: EdgeStar laundry center error-code chart (third-party copy of manufacturer service data)
Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with EdgeStar.