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Kenmore 417 Front-Load Washer Code E52 / E55 / E57 / E58 / E59: Drive Motor Signals

Medium · inspection needed

Code: E52 / E55 / E57 / E58 / E59
Appliance: Washer
Brand: Kenmore
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What E52 / E55 / E57 / E58 / E59 means

These motor codes apply to Kenmore front-load washers whose model numbers start with 417. E52 is a bad drive motor tachometer signal and E59 is no tachometer signal for 3 seconds. E55 reads as motor overheating on the standard version and drive motor under speed on the 2014+ digital-display version. E57 and E58 mean high current on the motor control board or on the motor itself.

Common causes of E52 / E55 / E57 / E58 / E59

Wire harness between the drive motor and motor control board
Drive motor tachometer
Drive motor or its bearings
Spin bearing or tub drag

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Note which of the five codes appears. 2. Reduce the load and check that nothing is jamming the drum. 3. Let the washer rest if it ran hot. 4. Do not remove the drive belt or work on the motor yourself.

! Why to stop there

Whether the harness, the tachometer, the motor or a seized bearing is behind the code
A meter check on the tachometer is something we do, not an owner
A spin bearing problem can mean the outer tub is the real repair, which we explain first

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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E52 / E55 / E57 / E58 / E59E52 / E55 / E57 / E58 / E59 questions

Does E55 mean the same thing on all 417 washers?

No. On the standard version it points to motor overheating, while on the digital-display version it means the drive motor is under speed. Tell us your panel type when booking.

What is the tachometer?

It is a sensor in the drive motor that tells the board how fast the drum is turning. If its signal is bad or missing, the board stops the motor and shows a code.

Is a heavy load a possible cause?

It can add strain, so reduce the load, but repeating codes on a light load need a proper check of the motor, the bearings and the wiring.

Book a visit

Still seeing E52 / E55 / E57 / E58 / E59?

A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.

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