Frigidaire FDPH4316AS 24 in Gallery Top Control 52 dBA ER Error Fix: Heating Element Error

Error code ER on the Frigidaire FDPH4316AS 24 in Gallery Top Control 52 dBA means: Heating Element Error. The water temperature did not reach the target temperature within the expected time — the heating element may be open-circuit (failed), the temperature sensor (thermistor) may be faulty, or there is a wiring issue; the element is located in the bottom of the tub and can be tested for continuity with a multimeter; a failed element results in poor cleaning and sanitization

The most successful fix is "Test and Replace Faulty Heating Element or Thermistor" (medium difficulty, ~45 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $10-$20. HomeMD has 2 community-ranked fixes for this error.

This error is rated medium severity. It should be addressed soon, but your appliance may still function in a limited capacity.

Yes — the top-ranked community fix ("Test and Replace Faulty Heating Element or Thermistor") is rated medium difficulty and takes about 45 minutes. Tools needed: T20 Torx screwdriver, Multimeter, Needle-nose pliers.

DIY cost: $10-$20. Professional repair typically costs $150-$220. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The Frigidaire FDPH4316AS 24 in Gallery Top Control 52 dBA has 8 other known error codes, including: CE (Communication Error Between Boards), i10 (Water Fill Timeout), i20 (No Water Detected in Tub), i30 (Drain System Problem or Leak Detected), i40 (Flood Protection Activated), and 3 more.

Error code ER also appears on 6 other Frigidaire models: FDPC4221AS 24 in Front Control Dishwasher 50 dBA with ProDry and Delay Start, FDPC4314AS 24 in Front Control with MaxBoost Dry, FDSH4501AS 24 in Top Control with EvenDry, GDPH4515AF 24 in Gallery Top Control with CleanBoost, GDPP4517AF 24 in Gallery Top Control 47 dBA with OrbitClean, GDSP4715AF 24 in Gallery Built-In with Dual OrbitClean. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.