What E24 means on your Frigidaire dryer (frigidaire e24 error)
A frigidaire e24 error means the temperature sensor (thermistor) is reading out of range on your Frigidaire dryer (E25 is the companion thermistor code). The control relies on the thermistor to manage drying heat, and a bad reading sets E24. The thermistor is a commonly replaced part.
Symptoms
Compare what your Frigidaire dryer is actually doing against the list below before you settle on a cause, because more than one fault can present this way. On the dryer the signs can turn up alone or in a group, sometimes creeping in gradually and sometimes the moment after an outage, a heavy cycle, or a fresh install.
- Clothes come out too hot or not dry
- The cycle ends early or runs long
- The code appears mid-cycle
- Temperature control feels off
Common causes
Your Frigidaire dryer can show these signs for any of several reasons, so consider the probable causes before the unusual ones. Going through them in sequence separates something you can settle yourself on the dryer from a repair that wants experienced service and proper parts.
- Failed or out-of-range thermistor — the sensor reads wrong
- Wiring or connector fault — the sensor circuit is degraded
- Restricted airflow — a clogged vent skews the reading
- Control-board fault — the input is misread
Troubleshooting steps you can try
Before calling anyone out, run through these checks on your Frigidaire dryer in sequence, as a fair number of faults clear at this stage. Draw the line wherever you feel out of your depth on the dryer, or where mains power, gas, heat, water, or a sealed component comes into play, and let a technician finish.
- Clean the lint filter and confirm the exhaust vent is clear, since airflow affects temperature.
- Power-cycle the dryer and restart a timed cycle.
- Note whether heat seems too high or too low.
- If E24 returns, the thermistor needs testing.
Parts a technician may replace
This condition on a Frigidaire dryer can end at any of several components, and the ones usually inspected, tested, or replaced are the thermistor, sensor wiring, and control board. The part your dryer takes is matched from its model and serial number, and genuine OEM components are fitted through trusted parts suppliers instead of generic substitutes, so performance, safety, and the appliance long working life are all protected. Testing before ordering means nothing is fitted to the dryer that did not need fitting.
When to call a technician
E24 generally needs a technician to measure and replace the thermistor where the reading is out of spec. This is a Medium severity condition, so a dryer showing it is not at immediate risk; a repeat of E24 after the checks above, though, calls for a technician to confirm the cause on the dryer first. We work independently of the manufacturer and are not affiliated with it; your dryer is handled by experienced, skilled technicians using genuine OEM parts from trusted parts suppliers, and the work done on the dryer is backed by a 30-day labor warranty. Bring the model and serial number of your Frigidaire dryer to the booking so the correct part can be matched before anyone travels out and the E24 condition cleared in as few trips as possible.
Related help and Frigidaire resources
If the E24 condition keeps returning after these checks, book Frigidaire dryer repair, browse our dryer error-code guides and step-by-step repair guides, or schedule service in your area on our locations page. See also the related E25 thermistor fault. The manufacturer keeps the complete specifications and model lookup for your dryer at frigidaire.com.
