GE JGBS10DEMWW 5.0 cu ft Free-Standing Gas Range F5 Error Fix: ERC Relay Drive Circuit Failure

Error code F5 on the GE JGBS10DEMWW 5.0 cu ft Free-Standing Gas Range means: ERC Relay Drive Circuit Failure. The Electronic Range Control has lost an internal relay drive signal — the relay inside the ERC that controls the bake or broil element cannot be driven; this is an internal ERC failure that cannot be repaired; the control board must be replaced; this code often appears alongside other F-codes; note all codes displayed as they help identify whether just the ERC is faulty or if other components are also damaged; confirmed in GE seed data as a verified code

The most successful fix is "Replace the Electronic Range Control (ERC) Board" (hard difficulty, ~60 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $50-$70. 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 ("Replace the Electronic Range Control (ERC) Board") is rated hard difficulty and takes about 60 minutes. Tools needed: #2 Phillips screwdriver, Non-contact voltage tester.

DIY cost: $50-$70. Professional repair typically costs $250-$350. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The GE JGBS10DEMWW 5.0 cu ft Free-Standing Gas Range has 8 other known error codes, including: F0 (Stuck Touch Pad Key), F1 (Electronic Oven Control (ERC) Failure), F2 (Oven Over-Temperature Condition), F3 (Open Oven Temperature Sensor (RTD)), F4 (Shorted Oven Temperature Sensor), and 3 more.

Error code F5 also appears on 9 other GE models: JB645RKSS 30 in 5.3 cu ft Electric Range with Convection Oven and Self-Clean, JB655SKSS 30 in 5.3 cu ft Slide-In Electric Convection Oven Stainless Steel, JB655YKFS 5.3 cu ft Electric Range with Self-Clean, JB735SPSS 5.3 cu ft Freestanding Electric Convection, JB750SJSS Electric Convection Range, JGB735SPSS 5.0 cu ft Freestanding Gas Convection, and 3 more. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.