Electrolux E58 washing machine: what it means & what to try

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 motor drew a sudden surge of current, so the control board cut power to it and stopped the cycle.

Electrolux machines monitor the current going to each motor phase. If it spikes past the set limit (around 6A on these boards), the motor control board shuts the motor down and waits for a reset. It retries the cycle up to five times, pausing between attempts, and if the surge keeps happening it logs the fault, halts the machine and releases the door.

What E58 looks like on a Electrolux washing machine

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

Machine door won't open
Door won't lock or click shut
Door lock light flashing
Door stuck shut with the load inside
Won't start even with the door closed
Drum not turning
Won't spin
Hums or buzzes but nothing moves

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

Drum overloaded or jammed with a trapped item, making the motor work far too hard
Something binding the drum \u2014 a failed bearing or an object stuck between drum and tub
Damaged or chafed motor wiring, or a loose motor connection
Fault in the motor itself, such as a winding breaking down
Failed motor control board (the FCV board)

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 machine off at the wall for a minute, then back on and start a short cycle he fault will not clear while the alarm is stored otherwise
Take out roughly half the washing \u2014 heavily overloaded drums, especially with bulky bedding, are a common trigger
With the machine switched off at the wall, turn the drum by hand: it should spin freely and quietly, with no grinding or hard spots
Check nothing has slipped past the seal into the drum \u2014 coins, wire from a bra, a bootlace

Which Electrolux models show E58

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

ZWX9115XL

Common questions about Electrolux E58

What does E58 mean on a Electrolux washing machine?

The motor drew a sudden surge of current, so the control board cut power to it and stopped the cycle. Electrolux machines monitor the current going to each motor phase. If it spikes past the set limit (around 6A on these boards), the motor control board shuts the motor down and waits for a reset. It retries the cycle up to five times, pausing between attempts, and if the surge keeps happening it logs the fault, halts the machine and releases the door.

Can I fix Electrolux E58 myself?

There are 4 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Turn the machine off at the wall for a minute, then back on and start a short cycle he fault will not clear while the alarm is stored otherwise.
Take out roughly half the washing \u2014 heavily overloaded drums, especially with bulky bedding, are a common trigger.
With the machine switched off at the wall, turn the drum by hand: it should spin freely and quietly, with no grinding or hard spots.
Check nothing has slipped past the seal into the drum \u2014 coins, wire from a bra, a bootlace.

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 washing machine 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.

Electrolux E58 error — washing machine