E4
Fisher & Paykel · Fisher & Paykel DE4024P2 24-Inch 4.0 cu ft Condensing Electric Dryer with SmartTouch Controls
The dryer heating element has a short circuit to ground — this is a safety hazard indicating the element wire is touching the element housing; the dryer will stop immediately; the element must be replaced; do not operate the dryer until the short is repaired
Error E4 on the Fisher & Paykel Fisher & Paykel DE4024P2 24-Inch 4.0 cu ft Condensing Electric Dryer with SmartTouch Controls means: Heater Element Short Circuit. The top-ranked community fix is “Replace Heater Element to Fix Short Circuit” (hard difficulty, ~60 min, DIY cost: $15-$25). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.
Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · dryer
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While many dryer repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:
Average professional repair cost for this issue: $130-$190.
The Fisher & Paykel Fisher & Paykel DE4024P2 24-Inch 4.0 cu ft Condensing Electric Dryer with SmartTouch Controls has 8 other known error codes:
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