The Washer Faults guide
Plain-English help for error codes, faults and routine care. Find your problem, check the safe things first, and know when to call an engineer.
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Most common fault
Washing machine not draining
Water left in the drum after the cycle. Usually a blocked filter or drain hose. Start here before assuming the machine is broken: a blocked filter or kinked hose is behind most cases.
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Troubleshooting
Clothes still wet after washing
Maintenance
How to clean the washing machine drain filter
Troubleshooting
Too many suds in the washing machine
Maintenance
How to clean the door seal
Troubleshooting
Washing machine door won’t open
Maintenance
How and when to run a drum clean cycle
Troubleshooting
Washing machine leaking water
Maintenance
How to clean the detergent drawer
Troubleshooting
Washing machine making loud noises
Maintenance
How to level a washing machine
Troubleshooting
Washing machine not draining
Maintenance
How to check washing machine hoses and taps
Troubleshooting
Washing machine not filling with water
Maintenance
How much detergent to use
Troubleshooting
Washing machine not spinning
Maintenance
How to remove the transit bolts
Troubleshooting
Washing machine shaking or walking
Troubleshooting
Washing machine smells bad
Troubleshooting
Washing machine stops mid-cycle
Troubleshooting
Washing machine won’t start
Samsung1E
Error code / Samsung
Samsung 1E error
Samsung3E
Error code / Samsung
Samsung 3E error
Samsung4E
Error code / Samsung
Samsung 4E error
Samsung5E
Error code / Samsung
Samsung 5E error
LGCL
Error code / LG
LG CL error
SamsungdE
Error code / Samsung
Samsung dE error
LGdE
Error code / LG
LG dE error
ElectroluxE10
Error code / Electrolux
Electrolux E10 error
ElectroluxE20
Error code / Electrolux
Electrolux E20 error
ElectroluxE40
Error code / Electrolux
Electrolux E40 error
ElectroluxE50
Error code / Electrolux
Electrolux E50 error
BoschF16
Error code / Bosch
Bosch F16 error
BoschF17
Error code / Bosch
Bosch F17 error
BoschF18
Error code / Bosch
Bosch F18 error
BoschF21
Error code / Bosch
Bosch F21 error
BoschF23
Error code / Bosch
Bosch F23 error
BoschF34
Error code / Bosch
Bosch F34 error
WhirlpoolF5 E2
Error code / Whirlpool
Whirlpool F5 E2 error
BoschF67
Error code / Bosch
Bosch F67 error
WhirlpoolF8 E1
Error code / Whirlpool
Whirlpool F8 E1 error
WhirlpoolF9 E1
Error code / Whirlpool
Whirlpool F9 E1 error
LGFE
Error code / LG
LG FE error
SamsungHE
Error code / Samsung
Samsung HE error
LGIE
Error code / LG
LG IE error
SamsungLE
Error code / Samsung
Samsung LE error
LGLE
Error code / LG
LG LE error
LGOE
Error code / LG
LG OE error
LGPE
Error code / LG
LG PE error
LGPF
Error code / LG
LG PF error
SamsungSUd
Error code / Samsung
Samsung SUd error
WhirlpoolSUD
Error code / Whirlpool
Whirlpool SUD error
LGtE
Error code / LG
LG tE error
SamsungUE
Error code / Samsung
Samsung UE error
LGUE
Error code / LG
LG UE error
PartsDoor lock
PartsDoor seal (gasket)
PartsDrain hose
PartsDrain pump
PartsDrain pump filter
PartsDrive belt
PartsDrive motor
PartsHeating element
PartsMain control board
PartsSuspension dampers (shock absorbers)
PartsWater inlet valve
PartsWater level pressure switch
SymbolsChild lock symbol
SymbolsCotton cycle symbol
SymbolsDelay start symbol
SymbolsDelicates symbol
SymbolsDoor locked symbol
SymbolsDrain and pump out symbol
SymbolsDrum clean symbol
SymbolsEco symbol
SymbolsExtra rinse symbol
SymbolsPre-wash symbol
SymbolsQuick wash symbol
SymbolsRinse hold symbol
SymbolsSpin symbol
SymbolsSteam symbol
SymbolsSynthetics and easy care symbol
SymbolsWool and hand wash symbol
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Error codes by brand
Codes differ between brands and sometimes between model ranges.
Model database
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Capacity, dimensions, energy and water use for ENERGY STAR certified washing machines, with links to the error codes for that brand.
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