AEG E93 tumble dryer: what it means & what to check

What E93 actually means

The dryer's control board has lost or is holding the wrong settings for the machine it's fitted to, so it refuses to run a cycle.

Every AEG dryer control board carries a stored configuration — effectively a list of what model it is and which cycles and sensors it should be driving. E93 means the board has read that stored data and found it doesn't add up, so it aborts and drops the machine to off rather than run a programme it can't verify. It isn't a drum, heater or airflow fault, and nothing you do with the load or the filters will change it.

What E93 looks like on a AEG tumble dryer

Most people find this page having searched for what the machine is doing rather than the code itself. On a AEG tumble dryer, E93 usually shows up as one or more of these:

Not drying
Blowing cold air
Clothes still damp at the end
Takes hours to dry
Not drying properly
Takes hours to dry a load
Getting hot but the clothes stay damp
No function at all

Recognise any of those? That is this fault, and the rest of this page explains what causes it and what you can check yourself.

What usually causes it

Corrupted or missing configuration data held in the board's memory
Main electronic control board failing
A replacement board fitted without being configured for the model
Mains supply disturbance while the board was writing its settings

What you can safely check yourself

Work through these in order. Anything beyond this — panels off, testing parts, anything to do with the wiring — is an engineer's job, and not one to attempt with the machine plugged in.

Turn the dryer off at the wall socket, leave it a minute, then switch back on and try a cycle — occasionally the board reads its settings correctly on a fresh start.
Check the dryer is on its own socket rather than sharing an extension lead with other appliances, as unstable supply can upset the board.

Common questions about AEG E93

What does E93 mean on a AEG tumble dryer?

The dryer's control board has lost or is holding the wrong settings for the machine it's fitted to, so it refuses to run a cycle. Every AEG dryer control board carries a stored configuration — effectively a list of what model it is and which cycles and sensors it should be driving. E93 means the board has read that stored data and found it doesn't add up, so it aborts and drops the machine to off rather than run a programme it can't verify. It isn't a drum, heater or airflow fault, and nothing you do with the load or the filters will change it.

Can I fix AEG E93 myself?

There are 2 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Turn the dryer off at the wall socket, leave it a minute, then switch back on and try a cycle — occasionally the board reads its settings correctly on a fresh start.
Check the dryer is on its own socket rather than sharing an extension lead with other appliances, as unstable supply can upset the board.

This one usually needs an engineer once you have tried them.

How much does it cost to repair AEG E93?

£66 including VAT for an engineer to come out and diagnose it, or £84 in total including VAT if it is put right on the visit and no parts are needed. Any parts needed are quoted on site before we fit them — you decide. Every repair carries a 90-day workmanship guarantee.

Tried the checks and it's still showing E93?

This one usually needs an engineer once you have tried the checks above. Then it wants someone who can open it up.

What it costs, before you call: the price is the same whatever the fault turns out to be — £66 including VAT for an engineer to come out and diagnose it, or £84 in total including VAT if it is put right on the visit and no parts are needed. Any parts needed are quoted on site before we fit them — you decide. Every repair carries a 90-day workmanship guarantee.

Our own engineers, not a call centre. We cover Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire — most tumble dryer faults are seen same day or next day.

Call 0115 648 0929 Book online — postcode and number is all we need

Outside our area? The explanation above still stands — take it to a local engineer and tell them the code. Knowing it saves them time and you money.

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Written by the engineers at ASAP Repairs, 0115 648 0929. We repair these machines for a living in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire.

AEG E93 error — tumble dryer