Electrolux Washer Error Code E22

The E22 code indicates difficulty with water fill during the drying cycle or a clogged drying condenser. The anti-boiling pressure switch is detecting a FULL water level condition at an unexpected point in the cycle. This is a protective fault that stops the cycle to prevent overheating or damage. The most common causes are a blocked condenser, clogged drain filter, or a kinked drain hose.

No, you should not continue running the drying cycle while E22 is active. The code indicates that the anti-boiling pressure switch has closed on FULL, which is a safety condition designed to prevent overheating during drying. Continuing to operate the machine could damage internal components or pose a risk if there is a current leakage issue between the heater and ground. Resolve the fault before resuming use.

Repair costs vary widely depending on the cause. Cleaning the filter and drain hose costs nothing beyond your time. Replacing a drain pump typically runs between $80 and $200 in parts and labor. A faulty pressure switch is generally less expensive, usually $40 to $120 for the part plus labor. If the main circuit board is at fault, replacement costs can range from $150 to $400 or more depending on the model and labor rates in your area.

Several of the most common causes of E22 are owner-serviceable. Cleaning the pump filter, straightening a kinked drain hose, and flushing the drying condenser are tasks most homeowners can complete with basic tools. If those steps do not clear the fault, testing the drain pump, pressure switch, and wiring generally requires a multimeter and appliance repair experience, so a technician may be needed for those steps.

A power cycle reset may temporarily clear the E22 code, but if the underlying cause is not fixed the error will return at the same point in the next drying cycle. A reset is useful for confirming whether the fault is persistent or intermittent, but it does not repair a clogged condenser, blocked filter, or failed pump. Address the root cause before relying on a reset.