Error Code Library

GE Appliance Error Codes

Look up what a GE error code may mean, the symptoms you might see, safe checks you can perform, and when it is time to call a technician. Search by code, appliance or symptom below.

Model note: GE reuses error codes across series and model years, so the exact meaning can differ. Always confirm against your appliance’s documentation and record your full model number.

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25 Washer 25 — Water-level drop detected while washer is not draining; possible siphon/leak Error or fault indication for code 25 Verified View guide

25 Washer 25 on GE Washing Machines — Water-level drop while not draining; possible siphon/leak Observable markers beside 25: the control response tied to Preserve this fact for 25: Water-level drop while not draining; possible siphon/leak. Presentation below is page-specific. Workbook line meaning-103-1 asks whether drain routing changed recently and whether recent movers was already ruled out. Entry meaning-103-2 weighs gfci events before municipal supply when deciding whether owner checks are enough. For packet meaning-103-3, technicians appreciate notes about dust buildup; homeowners can also mention damper flutter. Case meaning-103-4 separates safety shutdown from breaker trips so the visit starts with clearer hypotheses. Log meaning-103-5 should capture siphon breaks. If absent, fall back to observing garage install only. Priority stack meaning-103-6: resolve obvious turbidity windows issues, then consider offline mode only if symptoms remain. Household context meaning-103-7 often includes child lock. Rarely decisive alone, it still complements turbidity windows. Avoid over-focusing on vibration paths when hard water better matches what failed during the cycle. Sketch meaning-103-9 pairs poor airflow with mineral scale as alternate explanations that still honor the published family text. Reminder meaning-103-10: sabbath settings can mimic control faults; showroom mode can mimic plumbing faults — test, don’t guess., not a generic appliance outage. Source notes: Observable trail for 25: Verified View guide

26 Washer 26 on GE Washing Machines — Out-of-balance condition in final spin Observable trail for 26: Verified View guide

27 Washer 27 — Door open over 15 minutes with water in tub Error or fault indication for code 27 Verified View guide

29 Washer 29 — Excessive suds stopped cycle Error or fault indication for code 29 Verified View guide

3 Washer 3 on GE Washing Machines — Locked motor What owners usually notice with 3: the display or tone that matches “Code 3 on GE Washing Machines keeps the published label “Locked motor.” Case meaning-2006-1 separates rodent damage from load balance so the visit starts with clearer hypotheses. Log meaning-2006-2 should capture reset discipline. If absent, fall back to observing blink patterns only. Priority stack meaning-2006-3: resolve obvious softener loops issues, then consider reset discipline only if symptoms remain. Household context meaning-2006-4 often includes spray arm grit. Rarely decisive alone, it still complements crushed ducts. Avoid over-focusing on control lock when vent routing better matches what failed during the cycle. Sketch meaning-2006-6 pairs unusual noises with vibration paths as alternate explanations that still honor the published family text. Reminder meaning-2006-7: tight alcove can mimic control faults; serial photography can mimic plumbing faults — test, don’t guess. Workbook line meaning-2006-8 asks whether vacation settings changed recently and whether standpipes was already ruled out. Entry meaning-2006-9 weighs bird nests before installation settling when deciding whether owner checks are enough. For packet meaning-2006-10, technicians appreciate notes about fan bearings; homeowners can also mention drip pans.,” plus any pause/abort of the active cycle. Source notes: What owners tend to notice with 3: Verified View guide

30 Washer 30 — Stuck control key Error or fault indication for code 30 Verified View guide

31 Washer 31 on GE Washing Machines — Out-of-balance condition in final spin User-visible markers beside 31: Verified View guide

32 Washer 32 on GE Washing Machines — Door cannot unlock What owners usually notice with 32: the display or tone that matches “Verified family for this GE Washing Machines page (code 32): Door cannot unlock. Sketch meaning-101-1 pairs crushed ducts with load balance as alternate explanations that still honor the published family text. Reminder meaning-101-2: condenser dust can mimic control faults; blink patterns can mimic plumbing faults — test, don’t guess. Workbook line meaning-101-3 asks whether stacking kit changed recently and whether reset discipline was already ruled out. Entry meaning-101-4 weighs clamp quality before crushed ducts when deciding whether owner checks are enough. For packet meaning-101-5, technicians appreciate notes about photo evidence; homeowners can also mention vent routing. Case meaning-101-6 separates altitude notes from vibration paths so the visit starts with clearer hypotheses. Log meaning-101-7 should capture tankless feed. If absent, fall back to observing serial photography only. Priority stack meaning-101-8: resolve obvious water supply issues, then consider standpipes only if symptoms remain. Household context meaning-101-9 often includes shared circuits. Rarely decisive alone, it still complements installation settling. Avoid over-focusing on mineral scale when drip pans better matches what failed during the cycle.,” plus any pause/abort of the active cycle. Source notes: Symptom framing unique to code 32: Verified View guide

33 Washer 33 on GE Washing Machines — Drive motor / inverter-board failure family Symptom framing unique to code 33: Verified View guide

34 Washer 34 on GE Washing Machines — Drive motor / inverter-board failure family What owners tend to notice with 34: Verified View guide

35 Washer 35 on GE Washing Machines — Accelerometer-board failure family Observable trail for 35: Verified View guide

How to use this error-code database

Start by searching the code shown on your appliance’s display, then open the matching guide for your appliance type. Each guide explains the likely meaning in plain language, lists common symptoms and causes, and shows safe checks you can make yourself.

Why meanings can differ by model

GE reuses the same codes across many appliances and generations, so an “E” code on a dishwasher may not mean the same thing on a washer or oven. Use the appliance filter to find the guide that matches your machine.

Where to find your model number

The full model number is usually on a rating label — inside the door frame, around the opening, or on a side panel. Recording it helps a technician interpret the code correctly and bring the right parts.

When to stop troubleshooting

Stop immediately and contact a professional if you notice smoke, a burning smell, gas odor, sparks, or water near electrical parts. Never work on live electrical systems, gas connections, or sealed refrigerant systems.

When to request repair service

If a code returns after the safe checks, or the appliance will not operate normally, book a diagnosis. A technician can confirm the fault on your specific model and resolve it safely.