Appliance Fault Codes

What that error code means — and what you can safely check

AEG tumble-dryer E71 error code

E71 means temperature sensor fault. A drum or outlet temperature sensor is out of range, so heating is blocked..

Often fixable at home · Fault type: Electrical/hardware

Safe checks, in order of likelihood

  1. Power-cycle at the wall for 10 minutes.
  2. Clean the filter and condenser — overheating trips sensor circuits.
  3. If E71 returns, the sensor is the prime suspect.

Call a professional when…

Reset and clean; then the NTC sensor is replaced. If the code returns after these checks, book a qualified engineer.

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