GE GFW front-load washer Error Codes: Full List & Meanings

Every GE GFW front-load washer error code in the GE GFW front-load washer error-code chart, as published by Sears PartsDirect, with its meaning. Codes vary by model, so confirm in your owner's manual. Support: GE Appliances support (products.geappliances.com).

Codes by system

Motor / drive

Leak protection

Water fill

Drain

Load balance

Door / lock

Suds / detergent

All GE GFW front-load washer error codes

Codes marked "Reset only" or "Service" have no separate page because the manufacturer publishes no owner fix beyond a reset or a service call.

Code	Meaning	System	Owner action
1	Basket spins with the door unlocked. This code can appear if you spin the basket by hand.	Door / lock	Service
2	Door lock failure. Also: 62	Door / lock	Service
3	Locked motor. A damaged spin bearing also will prevent the spin basket from spinning freely.	Motor / drive	Owner checks
6	Water overflow error.	Leak protection	Owner checks
8	Water level pressure sensor failure.	Water fill	Owner checks
9	Door switch error. The electronic control board detects that the washer door hasn’t been opened for 3 consecutive cycles.	Door / lock	Service
15	Thermistor (temperature sensor) failure.	Heating	Service
17	Basket won’t spin at the start of a wash cycle. The control expects to detect dry garments loaded in the washer at the start of a wash cycle. This code also appears if water is still in the tub when you start a new wash cycle.	Motor / drive	Service
18	Not draining.	Drain	Reset only
19	Washer paused for more than 24 hours or water in the tub while the washer is off.	Water fill	Owner checks
20	Water overflow error.	Leak protection	Owner checks
22	Can’t balance the dry load to start the cycle. A damaged spin bearing also will prevent the spin basket from spinning freely.	Motor / drive	Owner checks
23	Door won’t lock. Also: 24	Door / lock	Service
25	Control detects water level drop when the washer isn’t draining. An improperly installed drain hose can allow water to siphon out of the washer during the cycle. Also: 65	Drain	Owner checks
26	Out of balance during the final spin. A damaged spin bearing also will prevent the spin basket from spinning freely. Also: 31	Load balance	Owner checks
27	Door has been open more than 15 minutes with water in the tub.	Door / lock	Owner checks
29	Excessive suds caused the cycle to stop.	Suds / detergent	Owner checks
30	Stuck key on the control panel.	Control / electronics	Service
32	Can’t unlock the door. Also: 77	Door / lock	Service
33, 34, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 66, 67, 68, 69, 71, 72, 73, 74	Drive motor or inverter board failure. Also: 83	Motor / drive	Service
35, 59, 60, 61, 63	Accelerometer board failure. The accelerometer board sits on top of the washer tub and detects out-of-balance loads or tub vibration problems. Also: 64	Control / electronics	Service
37	Heater failure. The meter should measure between 12,000 and 15,000 ohms at room temperature. The meter should measure around 15 ohms of resistance through the heater.	Heating	Service
38, 39, 40	Vent damper failure. Also: 84	Venting / airflow	Service
57	Door is unlocked and detected water level is above the door threshold.	Water fill	Service
58	Electronic control board failure.	Control / electronics	Service

Symptoms

Sources

Sears PartsDirect: GE GFW front-load washer error-code chart (third-party copy of manufacturer service data)

Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with GE.