What E68 / E71 / E75 (417-prefix) Means
These three E-codes on 417-prefix Kenmore front-loaders divide the heating circuit up: E68 for the heater element itself, E71 for the heater temperature sensor, and E75 for the water temperature sensor circuit.
Common Causes of E68 / E71 / E75 (417-prefix)
- A heating element gone open circuit
- A heater or water temperature sensor out of specification
- Damaged wiring at the element terminals where they run hot
🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try
Run a cold cycle to confirm the rest of the machine is sound, and feel the door glass during what should be a hot wash — glass that never warms supports a heating complaint.
⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That
- Isolate the machine at the breaker before the element area is opened; those terminals sit at the lowest, wettest point of the cabinet.
- Element terminals that have overheated usually damage the harness too, so a bare element swap can repeat the fault.
- Telling a dead element from a dead sensor is a meter job, and the two parts differ considerably in price.
Opening a panel to inspect or repair something yourself doesn't automatically cancel your manufacturer's warranty — but it can risk accidental damage, and some manufacturers do have specific service conditions. Check your product's warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.