Appliance error-code database
Find the fault code, check what is safe, and know when to stop.
Look up documented appliance and boiler codes, check model and regional limits, and find safe next steps. Some meanings remain unconfirmed and are labelled clearly.
Search fault codes, appliance symptoms, hub lights, or practical guides.
Try: E18, F22, Samsung LC, BT purple light
Repair and safety decisions
Check cost and model-level safety before deciding what to do next
Use sourced UK cost ranges, compare a real quote, or check selected tumble-dryer models against the notices covered by our checker.
UK repair-cost ranges
See source scope, inclusions, verification dates and uncertainty.
Quote comparison calculator
Compare the repair quote with a like-for-like replacement without a forced verdict.
Selected tumble-dryer model checker
Checks selected tumble-dryer notices only. No match is not safety clearance; check the manufacturer and official notices for other models.
Appliance safety notices
Browse the official corrective-action notices covered here, and check manufacturers and official sources for other appliances.
Browse by appliance type
Start with the appliance in front of you
Choose a cross-brand appliance hub, then narrow down by brand and exact code.
Washing machine error codes
Browse washing machine codes by brand and category, with model and evidence limits.
Dishwasher error codes
Compare dishwasher drainage, leak, heating, and sensor code clusters.
Tumble dryer error codes
Find dryer fault-code meanings, safe checks, and escalation guidance.
Boiler fault codes
Understand boiler display codes with conservative safety boundaries.
Home broadband
Understand the light on your router
Identify the hub model and light pattern before restarting or changing settings. These guides use official BT and Virgin Media instructions.
BT Hub flashing purple: what to check first
Check the broadband cable or Full Fibre Ethernet link before resetting a flashing-purple BT hub.
Virgin Media flashing green light: Hub 3, 4 and 5 checks
Match a Virgin Media green light to your Hub 3, 4 or 5, and separate updates from connection problems.
Browse by brand
Open a brand and appliance cluster
Use brand-specific hubs when you already know the manufacturer and appliance type.
Samsung Washing Machine
49 code pages with documented meanings, evidence limits and safe next steps.
LG Washing Machine
29 code pages with documented meanings, evidence limits and safe next steps.
Bosch Dishwasher
25 code pages with documented meanings, evidence limits and safe next steps.
Beko Dishwasher
20 code pages with documented meanings, evidence limits and safe next steps.
Whirlpool Washing Machine
20 code pages with documented meanings, evidence limits and safe next steps.
Beko Washing Machine
18 code pages with documented meanings, evidence limits and safe next steps.
Bosch Washing Machine
18 code pages with documented meanings, evidence limits and safe next steps.
Hotpoint Tumble Dryer
18 code pages with documented meanings, evidence limits and safe next steps.
Hotpoint Washing Machine
18 code pages with documented meanings, evidence limits and safe next steps.
Indesit Washing Machine
18 code pages with documented meanings, evidence limits and safe next steps.
Samsung Dishwasher
10 code pages with documented meanings, evidence limits and safe next steps.
Indesit Tumble Dryer
4 code pages with documented meanings, evidence limits and safe next steps.
Electrolux Washing Machine
2 code pages with documented meanings, evidence limits and safe next steps.
Hoover Washing Machine
1 code pages with documented meanings, evidence limits and safe next steps.
Panasonic Washing Machine
1 code pages with documented meanings, evidence limits and safe next steps.
Selected code pages
Appliance error code guides
Open the page for the complete code and exact appliance. Similar displays can mean different things across models and regions.
Bosch E30
The full E:30 suffix is required. Confirm the complete display and exact model with the manufacturer.
Hotpoint F06
Door-lock fault. Applies only within the model and regional limits on the code page.
Bosch E36
The complete E:36 suffix is required. Applies only within the model and regional limits on the code page.
Samsung AC
Communication error. Applies only within the model and regional limits on the code page.
Samsung LC
Low water level detected in Samsung UK guidance. Applies only within the model and regional limits on the code page.
Samsung OC
Overflow detected. Applies only within the model and regional limits on the code page.
Bosch E29
Water-inlet problem in Bosch France guidance. Applies only within the model and regional limits on the code page.
Samsung 1C
Water-level sensor error. Applies only within the model and regional limits on the code page.
Brands in this library
Browse fault codes by brand
Brand hubs group appliance types, code pages and related safety guidance.
Baxi
20 codesUse this Baxi boiler hub to check fault meanings, user-safe steps, and when a qualified engineer is needed.
Beko
38 codesBrowse Beko washing machine and dishwasher code pages, with documented meanings, model limits and unresolved evidence clearly identified.
Bosch
43 codesBrowse Bosch washing machine and dishwasher fault code help, including a focused dishwasher cluster for drain, leak, heating, and control faults.
Electrolux
2 codesBrowse Electrolux washing machine code pages covering water, drainage and door-lock warnings, with model limits and permitted user checks.
Hoover
1 codesCheck the source-backed Hoover washing machine E03 drainage guide, confirm your exact model and follow safe first checks before arranging help.
Hotpoint
36 codesFind Hotpoint washing machine and tumble dryer fault code meanings, safer first checks, and escalation advice.
Ideal
18 codesFind Ideal boiler fault code explanations with conservative guidance for safe checks and lockout faults.
Indesit
22 codesUse this hub to look up Indesit washing machine and tumble dryer fault codes with practical first-step guidance.
LG
29 codesFind LG washing machine fault code help with concise explanations and safe first checks.
Panasonic
1 codesFind Panasonic washing machine fault code help with concise meanings, safe checks, and escalation guidance.
Samsung
59 codesBrowse Samsung washing machine and dishwasher codes, with model and regional limits and guidance on when to stop troubleshooting.
Vaillant
28 codesCheck Vaillant boiler fault codes and understand which steps are safe for homeowners and which need an engineer.
Whirlpool
20 codesBrowse Whirlpool washing machine error-code help, safe first checks, and escalation guidance.
Worcester Bosch
26 codesBrowse Worcester Bosch boiler fault codes with a cautious focus on safe user checks and engineer escalation.
Boilers
Boiler fault codes need cautious boundaries
Use boiler pages to understand the display code and homeowner-safe checks, then stop before gas, combustion, or casing work.
Baxi boiler
20 boiler fault-code pages with cautious gas and lockout boundaries.
Ideal boiler
18 boiler fault-code pages with cautious gas and lockout boundaries.
Vaillant boiler
28 boiler fault-code pages with cautious gas and lockout boundaries.
Worcester Bosch boiler
26 boiler fault-code pages with cautious gas and lockout boundaries.
Safety-first guides
Guides for symptoms, settings, and when to call
Use guides when the problem is broader than one code, such as not draining, pressure loss, or safe escalation.
What Does SpeedPerfect Mean? Bosch SpeedPerfect vs EcoPerfect
SpeedPerfect is Bosch’s time-saving option for compatible programmes. EcoPerfect is the energy-focused option on models that offer it. Check the base programme and load limits before choosing either.
Mixed Load vs Cottons on a Washing Machine
Mixed and Cottons describe fabric groups, not a universal gentle-versus-stronger ranking. For example, Bosch’s WAE24377GB manual assigns Mixed Load to compatible cotton/synthetic fabrics and Cottons to robust cotton/linen, with different load limits.
Appliance Energy Ratings Explained for UK Buyers
Compare the measured consumption, capacity and programme information on complete labels for similar appliances. The A–G class is useful, but it is not a direct promise of your annual bill or a fair comparison across different product categories.
Beko Washing Machine Not Spinning: What to Check First
First check whether water remains in the drum. If it has drained, review the spin setting and load balance. A reset cannot remove a blockage or redistribute laundry.
Best Washing Machine Setting for Everyday Laundry
A useful everyday routine starts by sorting the load, then choosing the fabric programme in the manual. A Mixed or Easy Care setting is a candidate for compatible clothing, not a universal default.
Best Washing Machine Setting for Towels
For suitable cotton towels, Cottons or a dedicated Towels programme can be appropriate. Follow the towel label: 40°C may suit routine washing, while 60°C is only an option for textiles and programmes that permit it.
Code categories in this library
Counts refer to published code pages, not how often an appliance develops a fault.
unconfirmed
67 pages in this category. Bosch Washing Machine E30 is one example; check its model limits.
sensor
44 pages in this category. Baxi Boiler E28 is one example; check its model limits.
PCB and control
35 pages in this category. Hotpoint Washing Machine F01 is one example; check its model limits.
drainage
26 pages in this category. Hoover Washing Machine E03 is one example; check its model limits.
heating
26 pages in this category. Hotpoint Washing Machine F07 is one example; check its model limits.
fill water
21 pages in this category. Bosch Washing Machine E29 is one example; check its model limits.
How ApplianceFaults handles safety
Pages distinguish documented meanings from unconfirmed codes, explain the model limits and permitted user actions, and identify when professional help is needed.
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