E52
Electrolux · ELFW7637AW 4.0 cu ft Front Load Washer with Steam and Sanitize Cycle
The motor tachometer (speed sensor) is not generating the expected signal. The tachometer is a small sensor on the motor that reports motor speed to the control board. Without this signal, the control board cannot properly regulate motor speed for wash and spin cycles. Check the tachometer wiring to the motor control board. Measure tachometer resistance — it should read approximately 115-125 ohms. If the tachometer is open or shorted, replace the motor (the tachometer is typically integrated into the motor assembly on Electrolux washers).
Error E52 on the Electrolux ELFW7637AW 4.0 cu ft Front Load Washer with Steam and Sanitize Cycle means: Motor Phase Signal Error — Tachometer. The top-ranked community fix is “Test and Replace Motor Assembly with Tachometer” (hard difficulty, ~90 min, DIY cost: $0). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.
Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · washer
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While many washer repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:
Average professional repair cost for this issue: $350-$450.
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The Electrolux ELFW7637AW 4.0 cu ft Front Load Washer with Steam and Sanitize Cycle has 8 other known error codes:
Error code E52 also appears on 1 other Electrolux model:
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