Electrolux Dishwasher Error Code i44

The i44 code means the analog pressure sensor is producing a signal that is too low or has fallen outside the allowed range for more than 2.5 seconds. The pressure sensor is responsible for monitoring the water level inside the tub, and when its signal drops below the acceptable threshold, the dishwasher aborts the current cycle. The fault points to either the sensor itself, its wiring, or the air pressure hose connected to it.

The dishwasher stops and aborts the program automatically when i44 is triggered, so it will not complete a wash cycle while the fault is active. Running the machine without a functioning water level sensor is not recommended, as the control board cannot verify the correct amount of water is present. Resolve the fault before resuming normal use.

If only the wiring connector needs to be reseated or the pressure hose reconnected, there may be no parts cost at all. A replacement pressure sensor typically costs in the range of $20 to $60 for the part alone. If a professional technician is needed, expect to pay between $100 and $250 in total depending on labor rates in your area and whether additional components such as the control board need to be replaced.

Some causes of the i44 error are accessible to a knowledgeable DIYer. Checking the wiring connector at the pressure sensor for looseness or corrosion, and inspecting the pressure hose for kinks or disconnection, require no special tools and can be done after removing the lower spray arm and filter assembly to access the sump area. If the sensor itself has failed, replacing it is a moderate-difficulty repair that involves disconnecting the hose and electrical connector and installing a compatible replacement part.

A reset may temporarily clear the displayed error code, but the i44 fault will return as soon as the dishwasher attempts to read the pressure sensor again and detects the same low signal. The underlying problem with the sensor, wiring, or pressure hose must be corrected for the fault to clear permanently.