AEG Washer Error Code E44

E44 on an AEG washer means the measurement circuit that monitors the door lock triac on the main control board is reading a fixed voltage of either 0V or 5V, when it should be producing a variable signal. This indicates the triac or its sensing circuit has failed and the machine can no longer confirm the door lock is operating correctly. The washer will not run normally until this fault is resolved.

It is not recommended to continue using the washer while E44 is active. The error means the machine cannot reliably confirm that the door lock is engaged, which is a safety-critical function. Running the machine in this state could result in the door opening during a cycle or unpredictable behavior from the control board.

A power reset, such as unplugging the machine for a few minutes and restarting, is unlikely to permanently clear E44 because the fault originates from a hardware failure in the triac measurement circuit on the control board. The error may temporarily disappear after a reset but will return as soon as the board attempts to operate the door lock and reads the abnormal voltage again. Resolving E44 requires physical repair or replacement of the faulty component.

The recommended repair for E44 is replacement of the main electronics module, which is a board-level repair that requires identifying the correct PCB for your specific model. A knowledgeable DIYer comfortable working with appliance electronics can perform this replacement, but it involves disconnecting mains voltage wiring and handling sensitive components. If you are not confident working with internal electronics, a qualified technician is the safer option.

Repair costs will vary depending on your region and whether you use a technician or source the part yourself. A replacement main control board for an AEG washer typically costs anywhere from $80 to $250 or more for the part alone. Adding professional labor can bring the total repair cost to a range of $150 to $400 depending on the service provider and model.