Appliance error codes and faults, explained safely
Find out what your washing machine, dishwasher or tumble dryer is telling you, what you can safely check yourself, and when to stop and call an engineer.
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E20
Example: on an AEG washing machine, E20 means the washing machine can’t pump the water out within the time it expects. See what to check →
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- Washing Machines14 problems, 48 error codes
- Dishwashers11 problems, 11 error codes
- Tumble Dryers11 problems
Most searched codes
- 4CSamsung washing machineThe washing machine has detected a problem with its water supply: it isn’t getting enough water in the time it expects.
- 5CSamsung washing machineThe washing machine has detected a drainage problem: the water isn’t pumping out as expected.
- OELG washing machineThe washing machine can’t drain the water out.
- E18Bosch washing machineThe washing machine isn’t draining: the water isn’t being pumped away.
- F05Hotpoint washing machineHotpoint’s UK service page describes F05 as a waste pipe blockage or pump issue: the machine can’t pump the water away.
- E20AEG washing machineThe washing machine can’t pump the water out within the time it expects.
- E15Bosch dishwasherThe dishwasher’s water protection system has been triggered because it has detected a water leak.
- E24Bosch dishwasherThe dishwasher isn’t draining properly because of a blockage.
Common problems
- Washing machine not draining
- Washing machine not spinning
- Washing machine leaking
- Dishwasher not draining
- Dishwasher not cleaning properly
- Tumble dryer not drying clothes
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How FaultAid checks its answers
- Every error code page is checked against the manufacturer’s own support pages or manuals, and lists those sources with the date we checked them.
- Where the manufacturer’s pages disagree, we say so rather than picking whichever answer is convenient.
- We only describe checks manufacturers say you can safely do yourself. Anything involving panels, wiring, gas or safety devices is for an engineer.