Electrolux E58 tumble dryer: what it means & what to check

Stop using it for now. Carrying on with this fault risks further damage or a leak. Switch it off at the wall until it has been looked at.

What E58 actually means

The board that drives the drum motor has seen more current than it should and shut the cycle down to protect itself.

Electrolux dryers with variable-speed drum motors use a separate motor control (VSC/FCV) board. If the current drawn by the motor rises above the safe limit, that board flags an overcurrent fault and halts the programme, usually with the drum stopping mid-cycle rather than at the end. It is a protective trip, so the machine will often let you restart and then fault again once the motor is under load.

What E58 looks like on a Electrolux tumble dryer

Most people find this page having searched for what the machine is doing rather than the code itself. On a Electrolux tumble dryer, E58 usually shows up as one or more of these:

Drum not turning
Won't spin
Hums or buzzes but nothing moves
Turns one way only
Not drying properly
Takes hours to dry a load
Getting hot but the clothes stay damp
Keeps saying empty the water container

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

Damaged or chafed wiring between the motor and its control board
A failing drum motor winding drawing too much current
Something stiff or seized in the drum, belt or pulley making the motor strain
The motor control board itself at fault

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 for a minute, then power it back up and try a short programme — if it trips again in the same place, it needs looking at
Take out a heavy load and try it with the drum lightly loaded, in case the motor was labouring
Clear the lint filters and condenser filter so the drum and fan are not fighting a blockage
Listen when it starts: a rumble, squeal or drum that won't turn is worth mentioning to the engineer

Which Electrolux models show E58

E58 means the same thing on all 2 of these models. If yours is not listed, the explanation above still applies — the code is set by the control board, not the model number.

EDH803J5WCR · TWGLES7000

Common questions about Electrolux E58

What does E58 mean on a Electrolux tumble dryer?

The board that drives the drum motor has seen more current than it should and shut the cycle down to protect itself. Electrolux dryers with variable-speed drum motors use a separate motor control (VSC/FCV) board. If the current drawn by the motor rises above the safe limit, that board flags an overcurrent fault and halts the programme, usually with the drum stopping mid-cycle rather than at the end. It is a protective trip, so the machine will often let you restart and then fault again once the motor is under load.

Can I fix Electrolux E58 myself?

There are 4 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Turn the dryer off at the wall for a minute, then power it back up and try a short programme — if it trips again in the same place, it needs looking at.
Take out a heavy load and try it with the drum lightly loaded, in case the motor was labouring.
Clear the lint filters and condenser filter so the drum and fan are not fighting a blockage.
Listen when it starts: a rumble, squeal or drum that won't turn is worth mentioning to the engineer.

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

How much does it cost to repair Electrolux E58?

£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 E58?

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.

Other Electrolux tumble dryer codes

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What this looks like when it happens

tumble dryer drum not turning

Repairs we cover near you

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

Electrolux E58 error — tumble dryer