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Miles Hartwell Editorial authorPublished September 11, 2026
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Error codeHO SE
ApplianceWasher
Affected model seriesFront-load washers
Quick answer
HO SE — Electrolux washer code HO SE indicates hot and cold inlet hoses are reversed.
Model compatibility: Electrolux reuses codes across series and model years, so HO SE may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
An Electrolux washer displaying HO SE is reporting hot and cold inlet hoses are reversed. Start with the simple checks that are safe to do from outside the appliance, then stop if the code returns. Do not replace parts from the code alone; use the full model number and the observed symptoms to confirm the cause.
Signs
Symptoms you may notice
washer detects hot and cold supplies on the opposite inlets
alert may repeat at the end of the cycle
wash temperatures may not match the selected setting
Why it happens
Possible causes
hot and cold supply hoses connected to the wrong inlets
incorrect installation after a move or hookup
Before you call
Safe checks you can make
These are simple, non-hazardous checks only. If anything is unclear, stop and contact a technician.
Turn off both water supply valves before changing hose connections.
Verify the hot-water hose goes to the hot inlet and the cold-water hose goes to the cold inlet.
Reconnect the hoses securely, reopen the valves, and check for leaks.
Cancel the alert and run a short cycle to confirm normal operation.
Important safety warning. Stop user-level troubleshooting if the code returns after one safe reset/check cycle or if the washer shows leaking, overheating, electrical, or mechanical symptoms.
Get help
When to call a technician
If HO SE keeps returning after the safe checks, professional diagnosis is appropriate. A technician can verify that the washer is responding correctly and rule out a control, sensor, valve, or installation issue.
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It indicates hot and cold inlet hoses are reversed. Confirm the full washer model because diagnostic meanings can vary between control platforms.
You can try the safe external checks listed above and one power reset where appropriate. If the code returns, repeated resets are not a substitute for diagnosis.
Avoid continued use if there is leaking, overheating, an electrical symptom, a locked door, or abnormal drum movement. Otherwise, correct any simple installation or load issue and test once.
References
Sources & references
Electrolux Owner Center: HO SE reversed hose detection.
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