Frigidaire · Dryer Serious
E62 — Heater Power Relay Fault
E62 indicates a fault in the power relay to the heater on the control board (the heater circuit/relay is not switching correctly), and the dryer forces a cool-down. (A heater relay stuck ON is more specifically E61; E62 is the broader heater-power-relay fault.) This is a control-board-level repair.
- Keep using it?
- Limited use only
- DIY difficulty
- Hard
- Verified against
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How to fix it
- Unplug the dryer immediately and let it cool — do not run it.
- Remove the rear panel and inspect heater assembly for visible coil damage.
- Measure heating element resistance to chassis; any reading other than infinite = replace element.
- Replace main control board (heater relay).
- Replace high-limit thermostat as preventive on a heat-runaway event.
- Verify normal heat cycling on test run.
Why it happens
Typical signs: E62 on display · Dryer extremely hot · Heater runs even on Air Fluff · Cycle ends abruptly
- Welded heater relay on main control board Cannot interrupt power to heating element.
- Shorted heating element to chassis Element coil contacting housing supplies constant heat.
- Bad high-limit thermostat Failed closed, no backup cutout.
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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.