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Frigidaire Dryer E5A — Heater on but no temperature rise

Frigidaire Dryer · Error code E5A

What E5A Means

Control commanded the heater on but the thermistor never detected a temperature rise within the expected window. Usually a heater circuit problem or a sensor reading wrong location.

Symptoms

  • E5A on display
  • Drum tumbles, no heat
  • Cycle aborts after several minutes

Common Causes

1
Open heating element

Same root cause as E64 — verify continuity.

2
Open thermal fuse on blower

Vent restriction trip.

3
Open high-limit thermostat

Prior overheat tripped it.

4
Loose neutral / lost one 120V leg

Element doesn't get full 240V.

5
Misplaced or unseated thermistor

Senses ambient air instead of exhaust.

How to Fix It

  1. Unplug the dryer.
  2. Verify 240V at outlet (both legs hot to ground).
  3. Remove rear panel; ohm out heating element, thermal fuse, and high-limit thermostat.
  4. Replace any open component.
  5. Inspect the thermistor mounting — must be seated firmly against the blower housing.
  6. Clear the vent run as a preventive.
  7. Run a heated test cycle.

Parts You May Need

If diagnosis points to a failed part, these are the common replacements. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Common replacement Frigidaire heating element View on Amazon→ Common replacement Frigidaire thermal fuse View on Amazon→ Common replacement Frigidaire high-limit thermostat View on Amazon→

More Frigidaire Dryer Codes

AD AD — Automatic dry / sensor dry not detecting moisture AF AF — Restricted airflow E11 E11 — Cycle taking too long E4A E4A — Inlet thermistor open E4B E4B — Inlet thermistor shorted E5B E5B — Exhaust thermistor open / under temperature

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Verified against manufacturer documentation: frigidaire.com

Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician.