Frigidaire · Dryer Moderate
E5A — Heater on but no temperature rise
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.
- Keep using it?
- Yes, with caution
- DIY difficulty
- Hard
- Verified against
- frigidaire.com ↗
How to fix it
- Unplug the dryer.
- Verify 240V at outlet (both legs hot to ground).
- Remove rear panel; ohm out heating element, thermal fuse, and high-limit thermostat.
- Replace any open component.
- Inspect the thermistor mounting — must be seated firmly against the blower housing.
- Clear the vent run as a preventive.
- Run a heated test cycle.
Why it happens
Typical signs: E5A on display · Drum tumbles, no heat · Cycle aborts after several minutes
- Open heating element Same root cause as E64 — verify continuity.
- Open thermal fuse on blower Vent restriction trip.
- Open high-limit thermostat Prior overheat tripped it.
- Loose neutral / lost one 120V leg Element doesn't get full 240V.
- Misplaced or unseated thermistor Senses ambient air instead of exhaust.
Parts you may need
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Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician. Verified against manufacturer documentation: frigidaire.com.