Error code · Dryer

ASKO Dryer Code E3: Pump Not Moving Condensate

Medium · inspection needed

Code: E3
Appliance: Dryer
Brand: ASKO
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What E3 means

E3 on ASKO T5 series tumble dryers (TD86 platform, including the T5HXLT.U), is a pump error. It refers to the pump that moves water collected during drying up into the condensation water tank. When the control sees that the pump is not doing its job, it stops the program and shows E3. You may notice a full or half-full tank, or water that is not leaving the dryer.

Common causes of E3

The condensate pump not running or not moving water
A blocked or kinked hose between the pump and the tank
The wiring or control that drives the pump

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Use the control to turn the dryer off, wait briefly, then turn it on again. 2. Slide out the condensation water tank and empty it, then put it back firmly. 3. Hold OK to read the description if E3 shows again. 4. If the error returns, stop running the dryer and book a visit.

! Why to stop there

Whether the pump runs and moves water or is stuck
Whether a hose is clogged with lint residue or kinked
Whether the pump or its control is the part to replace

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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Other Dryer codes

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E3E3 questions

What does the pump do in my ASKO dryer?

A condenser dryer turns moisture from your clothes into water. The pump lifts that water into the removable tank so you can empty it. E3 means the pump is not doing that.

Should I empty the tank when I see E3?

Yes, empty the tank and reseat it. That is a safe step, and a full or misplaced tank can add to the problem, though it does not explain every E3.

Can you fix a dryer pump problem?

Yes. Reach us by calling or by using the online form to schedule service. We write the price down before starting, and a 30-day workmanship warranty protects the repair.

Book a visit

Still seeing E3?

A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.

(713) 804-6320