Electrolux E68 tumble dryer: what it means & what to check

What E68 actually means

The dryer's motor control board has seen more current going to the motor than it should, and has flagged it.

E68 is logged as a VSC (variable speed control — the inverter that drives the motor) over-current failure. It is one of the codes that normally only shows up in service mode rather than on the display, and Electrolux list it as taking no action, so the machine will often carry on running with the fault stored in memory. It usually turns up when an engineer reads the fault log while chasing a different complaint, such as the drum stalling, a noisy run or drying taking far too long.

What E68 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, E68 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
Not drying
Blowing cold air
Clothes still damp at the end

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 turning stiffly or partly jammed, so the motor draws extra current
Overloaded drum or a load wedged against the drum
Fault in the motor control (inverter) electronics
Wiring or connection problem between the control board and motor
Failing drum motor

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 switch back on and see whether it runs normally
Clean the door filter and, on heat pump models, the condenser filter
Check nothing is caught around the drum opening or door seal
Try a smaller load — an overpacked drum makes the motor work harder

Which Electrolux models show E68

E68 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.

EDH803J5WCR

Common questions about Electrolux E68

What does E68 mean on a Electrolux tumble dryer?

The dryer's motor control board has seen more current going to the motor than it should, and has flagged it. E68 is logged as a VSC (variable speed control — the inverter that drives the motor) over-current failure. It is one of the codes that normally only shows up in service mode rather than on the display, and Electrolux list it as taking no action, so the machine will often carry on running with the fault stored in memory. It usually turns up when an engineer reads the fault log while chasing a different complaint, such as the drum stalling, a noisy run or drying taking far too long.

Can I fix Electrolux E68 myself?

There are 4 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Turn the dryer off at the wall for a minute, then switch back on and see whether it runs normally.
Clean the door filter and, on heat pump models, the condenser filter.
Check nothing is caught around the drum opening or door seal.
Try a smaller load — an overpacked drum makes the motor work harder.

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

How much does it cost to repair Electrolux E68?

£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 E68?

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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What this looks like when it happens

tumble dryer drum not turning

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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 E68 error — tumble dryer