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Frigidaire Dryer E10 / E11 / E12 Error Code
Control board communication error on Frigidaire dryers.
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The control boards aren't talking to each other properly. Sears PartsDirect and AppliancePartsPros list all three numbers for this communication fault and recommend replacing the electronic control if a reset doesn't clear it.
Compatible models
Frigidaire dryers per Sears PartsDirect, plus the Affinity line according to AppliancePartsPros.
Also shown as
Listed for Frigidaire dryers by Sears PartsDirect and for Affinity dryers by AppliancePartsPros.
Difficulty
Try the basic checks, but the usual fix is a technician's job.
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How to fix Frigidaire E10 / E11 / E12
Unplug for 5 minutes
Pull the plug or switch off the breaker, wait 5 minutes and power back up. Then start a cycle.
Clear the stored code
If you used the diagnostic mode to read the code, clear it and exit before testing. AppliancePartsPros says to start the dryer and see whether it comes back.
When to call a technician
A code that returns after the reset points to the electronic control board, which a technician should replace.
Parts linked to E10 / E11 / E12
These are the parts most often behind this code. Tap one to see what it does and the signs it is failing.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Frigidaire models show the E10 / E11 / E12 code?
Frigidaire dryers per Sears PartsDirect, plus the Affinity line according to AppliancePartsPros.
Can I fix Frigidaire E10 / E11 / E12 myself?
Only the basic checks. You can safely try the steps above, but E10 / E11 / E12 usually points to a part or fault that needs a technician.
Other Frigidaire dryer codes
- E4ADry time ran too long
- E5BNo heat detected
- E8CHigh-limit thermostat tripped too often
- E68Stuck key on the control
- E24 / E25Thermistor shorted or open
- E64Heating element circuit open
- EAFElectronic control board failure
Last reviewed 2026-10-20. Codes and steps can vary by model; check your owner's manual.