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GE Appliances washing machine error codes

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GE Appliances washing machine code table

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18
GE washer error 18 usually means the pump filter is restricted and the washer is struggling to move water normally.
low severity
dE
The top-load washer lid is detected as open or not fully latched. The cycle will not start or continue until the lid is properly closed.
low severity
FE
The washer has detected that water has reached a critical overflow level inside the tub. This is a serious fault — the water inlet valve or water level sensor has malfunctioned, causing overfilling.
high severity
H2O
GE washer error H2O usually means the machine is not getting enough incoming water to fill correctly.
medium severity
UE
The washer has detected an uneven load distribution that prevents the drum from spinning at safe speed. The cycle has paused to protect the machine from excessive vibration.
low severity

Common symptom shortcuts

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Drain and standing water problems

  • 18 - GE washer error 18 usually means the pump filter is restricted and the washer is struggling to move water normally.

Leaks, fill, and water-path issues

  • 18 - GE washer error 18 usually means the pump filter is restricted and the washer is struggling to move water normally.
  • FE - The washer has detected that water has reached a critical overflow level inside the tub. This is a serious fault — the water inlet valve or water level sensor has malfunctioned, causing overfilling.
  • H2O - GE washer error H2O usually means the machine is not getting enough incoming water to fill correctly.

Sensor and temperature faults

  • dE - The top-load washer lid is detected as open or not fully latched. The cycle will not start or continue until the lid is properly closed.
  • FE - The washer has detected that water has reached a critical overflow level inside the tub. This is a serious fault — the water inlet valve or water level sensor has malfunctioned, causing overfilling.

Common guides to open next

18 fix guide

18 - GE washer error 18 usually means the pump filter is restricted and the washer is struggling to move water normally.

dE fix guide

dE - The top-load washer lid is detected as open or not fully latched. The cycle will not start or continue until the lid is properly closed.

FE fix guide

FE - The washer has detected that water has reached a critical overflow level inside the tub. This is a serious fault — the water inlet valve or water level sensor has malfunctioned, causing overfilling.

H2O fix guide

H2O - GE washer error H2O usually means the machine is not getting enough incoming water to fill correctly.