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Frigidaire Dryer E5B Error Code
No heat detected on Frigidaire dryers.
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The dryer ran but the control never saw the temperature climb. On an electric model the classic cause is a tripped house breaker; on a gas model, Sears PartsDirect notes the gas shutoff valve may not be fully open. A failed heating part is the other possibility.
Compatible models
Frigidaire gas and electric dryers covered by the Sears PartsDirect error code table, which doesn't list model numbers.
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From the Sears PartsDirect table for Frigidaire dryers.
Difficulty
Start with the safe checks below; a worn part may need replacing.
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How to fix Frigidaire E5B
Reset the house breaker (electric)
Find the dryer's double breaker, switch it all the way off, then back on. Run a heated cycle and feel for warm air at the outside vent after 5 minutes.
Gas models: get the supply checked
If the dryer was just installed, moved or the gas was recently shut off, ask the installer or your gas company to confirm the supply valve is open. Don't loosen fittings or work on the line yourself.
Clear lint from the screen
A packed screen won't cause E5B by itself, but it makes any heating problem worse and adds fire risk. Clean it before each load.
When to call a technician
With power and gas supply confirmed, the heating system needs a technician: element and thermostats on electric models, igniter and valve parts on gas models. A gas smell at any point means get out and call the gas company from outside.
Parts linked to E5B
These are the parts most often behind this code. Tap one to see what it does and the signs it is failing.
- Power cord and terminal block
- Electric heating element
- Gas burner parts (igniter, flame sensor, valve coils)
Order parts by your full model number so they fit.
Frequently asked questions
Which Frigidaire models show the E5B code?
Frigidaire gas and electric dryers covered by the Sears PartsDirect error code table, which doesn't list model numbers.
Can I fix Frigidaire E5B myself?
Often. The first steps above are safe checks a homeowner can do. If they don't clear E5B, the cause is likely a worn part that needs replacing.
Other Frigidaire dryer codes
- E4ADry time ran too long
- E8CHigh-limit thermostat tripped too often
- E68Stuck key on the control
- E24 / E25Thermistor shorted or open
- E64Heating element circuit open
- E10 / E11 / E12Control board communication error
- EAFElectronic control board failure
Last reviewed 2026-10-20. Codes and steps can vary by model; check your owner's manual.