Electrolux Dishwasher Error Code i50

The i50 code means the motor triac on the main control board has short-circuited, causing the washing pump to run at full, uncontrolled speed. The dishwasher responds by filling water to the correct level, disabling all other actuators, and stopping the wash cycle. This is a control board fault, not a pump motor fault in most cases. The control board must be replaced to clear the fault.

No, you should not continue operating the dishwasher while the i50 error is active. The shorted triac causes the washing pump to run without control, which can overstress the pump motor and potentially cause further damage to components. The dishwasher will interrupt the cycle automatically, but repeated attempts to restart it in this condition are not advisable.

Repair costs for an i50 fault depend primarily on the price of the replacement control board, which typically ranges from $80 to $200 or more depending on the specific model. If you hire a technician, labor charges will add to that cost, bringing the total repair estimate to roughly $150 to $350 in most cases. Getting a firm quote from a local appliance repair service before committing to the repair is a good idea.

Replacing the control board is a moderately advanced repair that requires disconnecting power, accessing the door panel or control module housing, and carefully transferring wiring connectors to the new board. A confident DIYer with appliance repair experience can complete this job, but it does involve working with electrical components. Always unplug the dishwasher or shut off the circuit breaker before starting any repair.

A reset will not permanently clear the i50 error code because the fault is caused by a physically damaged triac on the control board, not a software or sensor glitch. The code will return as soon as the dishwasher attempts to run the wash pump again. The underlying hardware failure must be corrected by replacing the control board.