What this usually means
The complaint: Water on the floor, or i30 with the drain pump running continuously.
The same complaint can come from more than one system, so the useful question is which system — not which part — before anything is replaced. The causes below are ordered by how often they explain this symptom on the Electrolux families listed, and each one is tied to a check you or a technician can make.
Electrolux models this applies to
This guide draws on manufacturer service documentation for these Electrolux families. Other models follow similar logic, but the exact diagnostic path depends on the model and control platform.
- Electrolux built-in dishwashers (EDSH, EI24ID, EW24ID, EI24CD)
Possible causes
Listed roughly from most to least common for this symptom. Several can produce the same result, which is why a technician tests before replacing parts.
Excess suds (wrong detergent)
Door gasket or door alignment
Typical repair: $180–$400.
Internal leak (hoses, pump seals, lamp) or drain backflow
Typical repair: $180–$400.
Stop and call a professional if you notice
Smoke, sparking, a burning smell, melted wiring, any electrical shock, a gas odor, severe overheating, damaged refrigerant lines, or water reaching electrical parts. Turn the appliance off or disconnect power only if you can do it safely — for a gas odor, leave the home and call the gas utility from outside.
What you can safely check
- Turn the dishwasher off at its switch or breaker if water is spreading. Use caution
- Use only automatic-dishwasher detergent; never hand dish soap.
- Wipe the door gasket and tub edge where it seals.
What a technician checks
- Removes the kick plate, dries the tray, runs a fill cycle and traces the leak source before resetting the alarm.
Related error codes
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| i30 | Aqua Control: water detected in the bottom tray (overflow or leak); the drain pump runs |
| iF1 | High water level above the safety level; a drain phase runs |
Meanings are documented for the model families listed above; on other Electrolux models the same code may differ.
All Electrolux dishwasher codes
Typical repair cost
| Repair | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Leak sensor (Aqua Control) service and leak repair | $180–$400 |
Estimated repair ranges represent typical repairs under normal service conditions. Your final cost depends on the exact model, the parts required, supplier pricing and availability, what diagnosis finds, and the labor involved. Additional labor may be needed when the appliance has to be pulled out, uninstalled and reinstalled, or when cabinetry, trim, panels or other components must be removed to reach the failed part. Parts prices change with supplier availability, market conditions, shipping and import costs. You receive the final repair price for approval after diagnosis and before any repair work begins. The $75 service call is applied toward an approved repair. Labor is covered by our 90-day labor warranty, and qualifying parts carry the applicable 1-year manufacturer warranty.
When to schedule service
If the safe checks above don't solve it, or a code returns after a reset, schedule a diagnosis. Online troubleshooting is preliminary guidance, not a diagnosis. Electrolux appliances use different control platforms, sensors and diagnostic logic depending on the model, and several failures can produce the same symptom — internal testing is often needed to identify the actual failed component. A $75 service call covers the diagnosis and is applied toward the approved repair.
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Sources and method
Built from 1 Electrolux manufacturer service documents (tech sheets, service manuals and tech tips), interpreted for homeowners. We do not republish manufacturer documents; technician-only values and procedures are intentionally left out.