What does the E73 error mean on an AEG washer dryer?

E73 points to a fault with the drying temperature sensor, or the wiring feeding it. The machine can't read the drying air temperature correctly, so it stops the drying cycle. The wash cycle usually still works normally.

Why does my AEG wash fine but not dry?

The washing side doesn't use the drying sensor, so it runs as normal. The E73 fault only affects the dryer, which is why drying starts then stops after a few minutes with the load still wet.

Can I fix an AEG E73 error myself?

It's not a DIY fix. The drying sensor and its wiring sit behind the panels, around mains wiring and the heating circuit, and need testing properly by an engineer to know whether it's the sensor or the wiring at fault.

Is it worth repairing an AEG washer dryer with an E73 fault?

Often yes, especially if it's the wiring or the sensor. But washer dryers are tightly packed and some repairs involve a lot of stripping down, so on an older machine it can be beyond economical repair. We give an honest assessment either way.

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AEG Washer Dryer E73 Error – What It Means

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24 September 2026

On 24 September 2026

AEG Washer Dryer Showing E73?

Washes fine but won’t dry? Here’s what it means

What the E73 Error Means

If your AEG washer dryer washes perfectly but the drying cycle stops with the clothes still damp – and you’ve spotted an E73 code – it’s usually down to the drying sensor. This is the part that tells the machine how hot the drying air is, so the machine knows when to run the heater. When it can’t get a proper reading, it stops the drying cycle to stay safe and throws the E73.

That’s why the tell-tale sign is so consistent: the wash cycle runs perfectly, but drying starts and then stops after a few minutes with the load still wet. The washing side doesn’t use that sensor, so it carries on as normal – it’s only the dryer that’s affected.

It’s not a fault you can read much into from the outside, and it’s not a DIY fix – it needs testing properly to know whether it’s the sensor itself or the wiring behind it. That’s where we come in.

How We Fix an E73 Fault

When we come out to an AEG washer dryer throwing E73, we test before we touch a single part.

We test before we replace

We check whether it’s the drying sensor or the wiring behind it before doing anything – so you’re only ever paying for the part that’s actually failed, not a guess.

If It’s Not Worth Repairing

Sometimes the sums don’t add up – the fault’s expensive to reach, the machine’s had its day, and a repair isn’t the sensible spend. We’ll always give you an honest assessment. If a new machine is the better call, we supply and fit new washing machines, washer dryers, and tumble dryers with free local delivery across Bath and Wiltshire – and if we’ve been out to assess it, we’ll deduct 50% of the service visit fee from the cost of a replacement bought through us.

Either way, you get a straight answer from someone who repairs these machines every day. See our repair services or browse new washer dryers.

AEG Washer Dryer Playing Up?

If your AEG is showing E73 – or just won’t dry – we can help. Washer dryer and washing machine repair specialists serving Bath, Chippenham, Trowbridge, Keynsham, Melksham, Radstock and surrounding areas of Somerset and Wiltshire. Over 30 years experience with all major brands. Which? Trusted Traders.

Call 01225 429127
Call 07733 110262

Email: glen@bathwashco.com

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