Flavel E22 fridge freezer: what it means & what to check

What E22 actually means

The fridge freezer's network (Wi-Fi) card has failed a connection test, so the appliance can't talk to your home network — the cooling itself is not the problem.

During its self-check the control board runs a "ping" test to confirm the network card is present and responding. When that test can't be completed, the display flashes this code. The fault for it starts at the network card connector on the control board, which tells you it's a communications fault rather than anything to do with the compressor, fans or sensors — the fridge and freezer should carry on holding temperature normally.

What E22 looks like on a Flavel fridge freezer

Most people find this page having searched for what the machine is doing rather than the code itself. On a Flavel fridge freezer, E22 usually shows up as one or more of these:

Not cooling
Freezer not freezing
Ice building up at the back
Food going off in the fridge
Running constantly and never getting cold
No function at all
Dead — nothing lights up
Lights flashing and nothing happening

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

The network card's plug has worked loose from the control board
A faulty network (Wi-Fi) module
Home router or broadband down, or the appliance out of Wi-Fi range
The appliance was never fully paired to the network, or lost its pairing after a router change
A fault on the control board itself

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.

Check your broadband is working on a phone or tablet standing near the fridge freezer — a weak signal in the kitchen is a common reason for this
Turn the appliance off at the wall socket for a minute, then switch back on and see whether the code clears
Restart your router, then give the appliance a few minutes to reconnect
If you use the manufacturer's app, run the connection or pairing routine again from the start

Which Flavel models show E22

E22 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.

7248541919 · 7248741919

Common questions about Flavel E22

What does E22 mean on a Flavel fridge freezer?

The fridge freezer's network (Wi-Fi) card has failed a connection test, so the appliance can't talk to your home network — the cooling itself is not the problem. During its self-check the control board runs a "ping" test to confirm the network card is present and responding. When that test can't be completed, the display flashes this code. The fault for it starts at the network card connector on the control board, which tells you it's a communications fault rather than anything to do with the compressor, fans or sensors — the fridge and freezer should carry on holding temperature normally.

Can I fix Flavel E22 myself?

There are 4 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Check your broadband is working on a phone or tablet standing near the fridge freezer — a weak signal in the kitchen is a common reason for this.
Turn the appliance off at the wall socket for a minute, then switch back on and see whether the code clears.
Restart your router, then give the appliance a few minutes to reconnect.
If you use the manufacturer's app, run the connection or pairing routine again from the start.

This sometimes clears with those checks. If it comes back, it needs looking at properly.

How much does it cost to repair Flavel E22?

£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 E22?

This sometimes clears with the checks above. If it comes back, it needs looking at properly. 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 fridge freezer 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.

Flavel E22 error — fridge freezer