EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-59771 on Form S-8 of Franklin Electric Co. Inc. of our report dated June 26, 2013 appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. Retirement Program for the year ended December 31, 2012.

/s/ Crowe Horwath LLP

South Bend, Indiana

June 26, 2013