Frigidaire Washer E24 Error Code: Causes & Fix

What is the Frigidaire Washer E24 error?#

E24 means your Frigidaire washer has a drain pump circuit failure — it cannot pump the water out at the end of the cycle, so you are left with a tub full of water. Before assuming the pump is dead, know that the most frequent real cause is a clog in the pump filter or coin trap, which you can clear yourself. Bail out the standing water, then go after the trap.

E24 on a Frigidaire Washer: likely causes and repair cost#

On a Frigidaire Washer, the E24 code signals: drain pump circuit failure.

Typical professional repair: $150–$300 · Difficulty: hard · usually a technician job

Symptoms that often accompany E24: No drain pump sound at all; Water permanently stuck in drum; Error appears immediately at drain phase

Technician diagnostic sequence for E24:

1. Measure drain pump motor resistance — should read 5-20 ohms
2. Check wiring connector at pump for burnt pins or corrosion
3. Test voltage at pump connector during drain cycle — should see 120V AC
4. No voltage at connector = control board relay fault; voltage but no motor = pump motor failure

Parts a technician may check or replace: drain pump motor assembly; motor control board

Field note: E24 is an electrical fault (pump circuit open/shorted) unlike E21 which is a mechanical blockage. If E21 preceded E24, the pump burned out from running against a blockage.

How to troubleshoot the E24 error yourself#

Handle the drain before the pump. With the machine off, open the small access panel at the lower front and place a towel and shallow pan — there will be trapped water. Unthread the pump filter (the coin trap) and clear it of coins, lint, hair, and the odd sock; a packed trap is the leading cause of E24 and costs nothing to fix. While you are there, check the drain hose for a kink or clog and make sure it is not pushed too far down the standpipe. Spin the pump impeller by hand to feel for a jam or a broken vane. If the trap and hose are clear and the impeller turns freely but E24 persists, the drain pump motor or its wiring has failed — testing and replacing the pump is a technician job at that point.

Is the Frigidaire Washer E24 error worth fixing?#

Many E24 faults cost nothing, because a clogged coin trap is the usual culprit. When the drain pump itself has failed, a professional repair runs $150 to $300, which is well under the price of a new Frigidaire washer. That makes E24 an easy repair to justify — a drain fault never approaches the replacement threshold on its own. Clear the trap first; only invest in a pump if the simple steps do not clear the code.

Frigidaire Washer E24: frequently asked questions#

What does the E24 error mean on a Frigidaire washer?#

E24 indicates a drain pump circuit failure — the washer cannot drain, usually leaving standing water in the tub.

Is it safe to keep using a Frigidaire washer showing E24?#

There is no hazard, but the machine will not drain, so cycles will not complete until the drain path or pump is restored.

Can I clear the E24 error myself?#

Often, yes. Cleaning the pump filter (coin trap) and checking the drain hose resolve most E24 codes for free. A truly failed drain pump needs a technician.

How much does it cost to repair E24 on a Frigidaire washer?#

Often nothing if it is a clogged trap you clear. If the drain pump has failed, a professional repair runs $150 to $300.

Which parts usually fail when a washer throws E24?#

A clogged coin trap or drain hose causes E24 most often; the drain pump motor is the usual part failure behind it.

Why does a burned-out drain pump motor trigger the E24 error?#

The control monitors the drain pump circuit. When the pump motor fails electrically or seizes, the current is wrong or the water never leaves, and the control reports E24.

Is a Frigidaire washer with E24 worth repairing?#

Yes — most fixes are free, and even a drain pump at $150 to $300 is far cheaper than a new washer.