Frigidaire FCED4900HW 8.0 cu ft Electric Dryer with Quick Dry E62 Error Fix: Heater Relay Stuck On — FIRE HAZARD

Error code E62 on the Frigidaire FCED4900HW 8.0 cu ft Electric Dryer with Quick Dry means: Heater Relay Stuck On — FIRE HAZARD. The control board commanded the heater relay to open but still detects current flowing through the heater circuit. The relay is stuck closed, keeping the heating element energized when it should not be. THIS IS A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. Disconnect power immediately. The control board must be replaced — the relay contacts have welded together. Do not use the dryer until repaired.

The most successful fix is "Replace Control Board to Fix Stuck Heater Relay" (hard difficulty, ~90 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $100-$150. HomeMD has 2 community-ranked fixes for this error.

This error is rated critical severity. It is generally not urgent and can often be resolved with a simple DIY fix.

Yes — the top-ranked community fix ("Replace Control Board to Fix Stuck Heater Relay") is rated hard difficulty and takes about 90 minutes. Tools needed: T20 Torx screwdriver, Multimeter, Needle-nose pliers.

DIY cost: $100-$150. Professional repair typically costs $250-$350. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The Frigidaire FCED4900HW 8.0 cu ft Electric Dryer with Quick Dry has 8 other known error codes, including: E4A (Inlet Thermistor Open or Shorted), E4B (Outlet Thermistor Open or Shorted), E5B (Door Switch Open — Door Not Closed), E5C (Motor Start Failure), E61 (Heater Relay Not Closing), and 3 more.

Error code E62 also appears on 5 other Frigidaire models: FCGD4900HW 8.0 cu ft Gas Dryer with Quick Dry, FFRE4120SW 7.0 cu ft Electric Dryer with Wrinkle Shield and Sensor Dry, FFRE4120SW2 6.7 cu ft Front Load Electric Dryer, FFRG4120SW 6.7 cu ft Front Load Gas Dryer, GLTE2940FS 5.8 cu ft Gallery Electric Dryer. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.