Sometimes knowledge is power, please bare with me) I previously had an 'indesit' washing machine, recently bought a 'hotpoint' machine. Subsequently I quickly found out the new machine would not even run the spin drain cycle, consequence water on my floor. Having read up, I learnt that these are sister brands... Having removed another pump unit, I had two weeks to work it out, and came to the right conclusion which brought me to this page. My gut dropped when I looked out of my window to see how promptly they had removed, not to mention the time I wasted checking pipes that turned out to be immaculate throughout... Thank you for confirming my best guess, greatly appreciated 👍👍
I had an F05 problem, searched on Google and watched this video. Extremely helpful, ordered a pressure switch and followed your video. Problem solved. Thanks 👍👍
Thank you so much for your video! We were struggling to fix this error since a week! Tried everything, checked filter, pump, cleaned the pipes, nothing worked. Then saw this video and tried reconnecting the pressure switch and it works fine now! You saved our expenses thank you :)
Thanks for the repair video, followed your instructions and repaired my washing machine. £80 call out charge saved and the part from Amazon only cost £17 with free p&p.
Thanks Tom, saved me a whole lot. I rang Hotpoint, they told me £145 for a one time fix, or £23 monthly for 12 months. I bought the pressure switch for only £19.99 and fixed it myself. The machine is working fine. Really appreciate this video.
had f05 fault gone down blocked issue found pump issue also got foreign body in pump filter so replaced it because noise issues but on testing the appliance same fault no problem with drainage so checked you tube again to point me in the right direction saw your video and thought worth a try so ordered new pressure switch and new water inlet on the off chance a rare mechanical fault with the valve changed both and you were right pressure switch fault water pump cost +delivery £34 and your direction cost £27 +delivery so total repair £ 62 a lot better than getting £400-£500 new machine and would not realised the fault without your direction especially as money is tight for all theses days and reducing landfill + browny points with the misses thank you
I was suffering from the F05 error and found this video. I also read Tim Hoad's comment and attempted to reconnect the pressure switch and check the pipe was clear (could blow through it). In my case the F05 error persisted and so ordered the replacement switch on eBay and the machine is now back in action. Massive thanks all!
Thank you for showing how easy this is!!! I had tried everything the f05 said it could be, then seen this video, and bingo I now have a working washing machine and saved a fortune. 👍👍👍
5 years later I get this error code again 🤦♀️ ordered the part again, found this video again to recap what to do and boom iv got a working washing machine!!! hopefully now get a few more years out of it 😊
This is amazing we are currently struggling financially and the thought of having to purchase a new washing machine and having to pay it off for months was a worrying and stressful thought, we were so close to ordering a new machine until we came across this, such a simple and easy fix even I managed to do it, THANK YOU SO MUCH you have saved us at least £300
Another huge thank you and money saved, what a star you are 🌟 I found the part easily on eBay and my son fitted with little effort. I too thank you for taking the time and effort in putting this on you tube 👍🙂
One problem now. After checking for blockages and the impeller for debris. Machine no longer pumping water out. Could this be related? Impeller spins freely with some resistance
My bad, found an elastic band wrapped round the impeller, spins more freely now and i think pumps, trying a load now, fingers crossed, but thank you anyway, one problem fixed
Great. Took a lot longer because we had some other problems with the area but the machine worked fine and I managed to find out why the machine had been leaking previously, and fix that too. Thanks a bunch. THUMBS UP!
After calling Hotpoint, who didn't want to offer any more advice other than the suggestion to send a service engineer after I'd confirmed that there was no blockage, then a local repairer who said he had a 1 week waiting list, I found this video and made the repair myself. The sensor took 5 minutes and that ended a week of worry. Thanks for posting this video, I'm sure you've saved me £100s
Hey Tom, this is magic! such knowledge, I could have been doing with you last year when mine went wonky, £35.00 engineer charged to come out and then the parts after!! Take care now AG xx
OK, I repair washing machines for a living, and would like to throw a little light on this, the pressure switch isnt failed, thats the first thing, these switches are extremely reliable, so before you go waste £19 on a switch thats not broken, the issue is almost always the pressure switch pipe which gets blocked with soap and conditioner residue and forms a blockage to the switch, whats happening is buy taking off the pipe from the switch your releasing the air pressure on one side the block then clears and the machine will run again, its easy to test these switches with a multimeter and blow into it, if its working it will open and close the circuit. they are very rarely failing.
This comment prompted me to have a second look at the pipes after I bought pressure switch and got same F05... turns out clear pen lid had jammed the fan drainage which I missed first time... waste of money buying the pressure switch... washing machine working well now thanks
Hey Tom Thanks for taking the time to post this video. We had the fault on our washing machine and after watching your video, I decided to give it a go and it worked a treat. Thanks - you saved me a load of aggro!
magic tom , cheers for the video , took the loom of from the pressure switch , left it for 5 mins and fitted it back . boom machine works fine indesit iwe7145. A happy mrs = to a happy family ...ordered one off ebay for future fo5 error. thanks again.
Thank you so much for this video; my WMUD9627 wouldn't unlock and then gave me the F5 fault. I checked the instructions and cleaned the pump, however it didn't help. Followed your video, took the loom out and put it back in (to trick it lol) and it worked. I've just ordered a new sensor and will leave the machine alone now until I replace the part. £20 instead of a new machine. Thanks again.
I would like to ask. How I can be sure if it's the pressure sensor as sometimes there is water inside the drum and others there is not. I haven't opened the top yet, but if I do, how can I be sure?
The F05 error code on a hotpoint might not always be the pressure switch! Mine had this problem this morning I have the hotpoint aqualtis model and my pump filter was clogged now works fine so check that and the sump pipe underneath going from the drum to the pump to see if there are any blockages before you go buying a new pressure switch and the F05 error comes back! Just to find out it’s blocked…. 🤦🏻♂️ Worth a check that’s all it was with mine. :)
Any idea on what to do if this doesn't fix it?! Took apart the drain hose and cleared the gunge, coins and hair clips. Replaced the sensor and still it throws the same error!
I'm starting to think that I am not the only one who should have saved my money and bought a washing machine made in Germany... I have the same problem and it's barely been 3 years since I bought it! Hotpoint is utter sh*t
hi my Hotpoint Aqualtis AQ113L297E is showing f11 fault what could be wrong . i took out water pump and check with electric supply and it revolves. please help.
Pressure switch. Pressure from what ..water pressure ? I have a new machine 3 months old and we have had 3 X F05 so far and I can't get the door open to get the clothes out as there's no little lever at the bottom
It indirectly measures the depth of the water in the machine by measuring the air pressure in the tube which is connected at the base of the drum. As the water level rises, the pressure of the air in the tube increases.
Same F05 fault on my 10 year old hotpoint. Best check if there is a block to the drain pipe as my machine is piped in. I simply removed the drain pipe and put end into a bucket and put the machine into drain which it did. Indicating that the machine is fine and my drain pipes are blocked. Simply check before spending your cash.
F5 error with machine full of water, drained water, checked the filter, looked ok and impeller moved freely. removed hose from pressure switch and blew down it, could hear air so its clear, blew into switch & that seemed to move a diaphragm or something so assumed ok. tried to rinse the throw that was in there and it refilled with water but then f5 code re-appears. removed throw and it weighs 11.5kg (wet) machine loads is 9kg so overload could also cause the F5 error
I have a Hotpoint washing machine and with the same f05 error...the problem is that after a cycle the machine doesn't drain the water .. so I have to manually drain the water out from the bottom of machine,.anyone know how to fix this?...I've only had the washing machine for under 18 months.
I am planning to fix my machine but given that is a F05 error how can I know which part to buy the pressure sensor or the pump, I mean I dont wanna buy both, thanks in advance. In my case the error appears at the end
I went and got rid of my less than 2 year old Hotpoint Smart 9kg model due to F05 fault twice. Though I do not regret getting rid of the Hotpoint as got an LG now and the LG is so much better in many ways compared to Hotpoint.
In my experience, if the pressure sensor switch fails, then the m/c will not start and post F05 when powered on. Your problem is most likely elsewhere such a blockage.
Similar problem, MC not draining the water it's just stopping mid cycle, I opened the hole at the bottom of the machine and no water from full machine came out does this mean blocked or new sensor?
My Hotpoint washing machine is 20 months old and i'm getting F6 on my error code. What does this mean ? I phoned Hotpoint and they say that I am out qith warranty can anyone tell me what this problem is please
I had cleared the filter, pump and hose and even the sink waste, but no luck was just about to give up when I found this video, and read your comment on blowing down the pipe before replacing the pressure sensor, worked a treat many thanks both for the video and your comment
Sometimes knowledge is power, please bare with me) I previously had an 'indesit' washing machine, recently bought a 'hotpoint' machine. Subsequently I quickly found out the new machine would not even run the spin drain cycle, consequence water on my floor. Having read up, I learnt that these are sister brands... Having removed another pump unit, I had two weeks to work it out, and came to the right conclusion which brought me to this page. My gut dropped when I looked out of my window to see how promptly they had removed, not to mention the time I wasted checking pipes that turned out to be immaculate throughout... Thank you for confirming my best guess, greatly appreciated 👍👍
I had an F05 problem, searched on Google and watched this video. Extremely helpful, ordered a pressure switch and followed your video. Problem solved. Thanks 👍👍
Thank you so much for your video! We were struggling to fix this error since a week! Tried everything, checked filter, pump, cleaned the pipes, nothing worked. Then saw this video and tried reconnecting the pressure switch and it works fine now! You saved our expenses thank you :)
Thanks for the repair video, followed your instructions and repaired my washing machine. £80 call out charge saved and the part from Amazon only cost £17 with free p&p.
Thanks Tom, saved me a whole lot. I rang Hotpoint, they told me £145 for a one time fix, or £23 monthly for 12 months. I bought the pressure switch for only £19.99 and fixed it myself. The machine is working fine. Really appreciate this video.
+Michael Obanor Great stuff!
had f05 fault gone down blocked issue found pump issue also got foreign body in pump filter so replaced it because noise issues but on testing the appliance same fault no problem with drainage
so checked you tube again to point me in the right direction saw your video and thought worth a try so ordered new pressure switch and new water inlet on the off chance a rare mechanical fault with the valve changed both and you were right pressure switch fault water pump cost +delivery £34 and your direction cost £27 +delivery so total repair £ 62 a lot better than getting £400-£500 new machine and would not realised the fault without your direction especially as money is tight for all theses days and reducing landfill + browny points with the misses thank you
I was suffering from the F05 error and found this video. I also read Tim Hoad's comment and attempted to reconnect the pressure switch and check the pipe was clear (could blow through it). In my case the F05 error persisted and so ordered the replacement switch on eBay and the machine is now back in action. Massive thanks all!
Thank you for showing how easy this is!!! I had tried everything the f05 said it could be, then seen this video, and bingo I now have a working washing machine and saved a fortune. 👍👍👍
5 years later I get this error code again 🤦♀️ ordered the part again, found this video again to recap what to do and boom iv got a working washing machine!!! hopefully now get a few more years out of it 😊
Fantastic! Can't understand why Hotpoint don't mention this since it would appear to be a common F05 fix. Thanks for the heads up. 👍
This is amazing we are currently struggling financially and the thought of having to purchase a new washing machine and having to pay it off for months was a worrying and stressful thought, we were so close to ordering a new machine until we came across this, such a simple and easy fix even I managed to do it, THANK YOU SO MUCH you have saved us at least
£300
+MARK W Thanks for the kind words Mark.
Another huge thank you and money saved, what a star you are 🌟 I found the part easily on eBay and my son fitted with little effort. I too thank you for taking the time and effort in putting this on you tube 👍🙂
Thank you, you've just saved us £300, just undoing the pressure sensor hose and reattaching it cleared the error code Great video
One problem now. After checking for blockages and the impeller for debris. Machine no longer pumping water out. Could this be related? Impeller spins freely with some resistance
My bad, found an elastic band wrapped round the impeller, spins more freely now and i think pumps, trying a load now, fingers crossed, but thank you anyway, one problem fixed
Thanks for the info , tried to clear the tube but it was a faulty switch , easy fix , saved me a fortune 👍
Great. Took a lot longer because we had some other problems with the area but the machine worked fine and I managed to find out why the machine had been leaking previously, and fix that too. Thanks a bunch. THUMBS UP!
Thank you, You saved me hundreds before Christmas
Thank you, such a simple fix and you have saved me a fortune 👍
great Video, many thanks, also try the blowing the pipe to the pressure sensor before replacing it, worked for me well worth a try.
After calling Hotpoint, who didn't want to offer any more advice other than the suggestion to send a service engineer after I'd confirmed that there was no blockage, then a local repairer who said he had a 1 week waiting list, I found this video and made the repair myself. The sensor took 5 minutes and that ended a week of worry. Thanks for posting this video, I'm sure you've saved me £100s
Great stuff. The down votes on this video are telling..
Hey Tom, this is magic! such knowledge, I could have been doing with you last year when mine went wonky, £35.00 engineer charged to come out and then the parts after!! Take care now AG xx
Thanks AG! 'nuther fiver on the way...
OK, I repair washing machines for a living, and would like to throw a little light on this, the pressure switch isnt failed, thats the first thing, these switches are extremely reliable, so before you go waste £19 on a switch thats not broken, the issue is almost always the pressure switch pipe which gets blocked with soap and conditioner residue and forms a blockage to the switch, whats happening is buy taking off the pipe from the switch your releasing the air pressure on one side the block then clears and the machine will run again, its easy to test these switches with a multimeter and blow into it, if its working it will open and close the circuit. they are very rarely failing.
This comment prompted me to have a second look at the pipes after I bought pressure switch and got same F05... turns out clear pen lid had jammed the fan drainage which I missed first time... waste of money buying the pressure switch... washing machine working well now thanks
Top man saved me a new washing machine
THIS COMMENT WORKED. Tim, if you're ever in New Brighton: I owe you a pint.
Tim Hoad good comment Tim
Thank you very much i start to work on washing machine and this is a very useful advice thank you.
Tom! You are an amazing person to put such a helpful video!! I just fix it! Indeed was that little blue bugger! Thanks a lot
Hey Tom
Thanks for taking the time to post this video.
We had the fault on our washing machine and after watching your video, I decided to give it a go and it worked a treat. Thanks - you saved me a load of aggro!
Terry Collins Thanks for the feedback Terry. Can't tell you how good it makes me feel.
magic tom , cheers for the video , took the loom of from the pressure switch , left it for 5 mins and fitted it back . boom machine works fine indesit iwe7145. A happy mrs = to a happy family ...ordered one off ebay for future fo5 error. thanks again.
Thank you so much for this video; my WMUD9627 wouldn't unlock and then gave me the F5 fault. I checked the instructions and cleaned the pump, however it didn't help. Followed your video, took the loom out and put it back in (to trick it lol) and it worked. I've just ordered a new sensor and will leave the machine alone now until I replace the part. £20 instead of a new machine. Thanks again.
did it work for you?
Very helpful vid. Always worth clearing the tiny air pipe too.
I would like to ask. How I can be sure if it's the pressure sensor as sometimes there is water inside the drum and others there is not. I haven't opened the top yet, but if I do, how can I be sure?
Great video, very informative, helped a whole lot
Thank you great video and solved my f06 problem
thank you so much!! just repaired my machine myself!! very helpful video!
The F05 error code on a hotpoint might not always be the pressure switch! Mine had this problem this morning I have the hotpoint aqualtis model and my pump filter was clogged now works fine so check that and the sump pipe underneath going from the drum to the pump to see if there are any blockages before you go buying a new pressure switch and the F05 error comes back! Just to find out it’s blocked…. 🤦🏻♂️ Worth a check that’s all it was with mine. :)
Any idea on what to do if this doesn't fix it?! Took apart the drain hose and cleared the gunge, coins and hair clips. Replaced the sensor and still it throws the same error!
I'm starting to think that I am not the only one who should have saved my money and bought a washing machine made in Germany... I have the same problem and it's barely been 3 years since I bought it! Hotpoint is utter sh*t
helpful video, thank you for your time and effort.
Thanks for the video. I got the f05 error today. Turns out that the filter was clogged.
this is what I'm currently checking. as some other places say it's the filter also
hi
my Hotpoint Aqualtis AQ113L297E is showing f11 fault what could be wrong . i took out water pump and check with electric supply and it revolves. please help.
Whwre can I but the switch from?
Pressure switch. Pressure from what ..water pressure ? I have a new machine 3 months old and we have had 3 X F05 so far and I can't get the door open to get the clothes out as there's no little lever at the bottom
It indirectly measures the depth of the water in the machine by measuring the air pressure in the tube which is connected at the base of the drum. As the water level rises, the pressure of the air in the tube increases.
My Ariston Hotpoint just turn on by herself a couple minutes after i turn her off. Any ideas?? Thanks :)
Same F05 fault on my 10 year old hotpoint. Best check if there is a block to the drain pipe as my machine is piped in. I simply removed the drain pipe and put end into a bucket and put the machine into drain which it did. Indicating that the machine is fine and my drain pipes are blocked. Simply check before spending your cash.
Well thank you very much my washing machine has the some problem that’s very kind of
Thank you , all sorted! 👍🏻
Thanks Tom going to order up replacement switch now Thank for doing vidio
thanks very much, from Portugal: Well done. GREAT. Stay well
Hi can i ask what the actual problem with your machine was? Mine is not draining the water.Do you think the P switch is the fault with mine?
F5 error with machine full of water, drained water, checked the filter, looked ok and impeller moved freely. removed hose from pressure switch and blew down it, could hear air so its clear, blew into switch & that seemed to move a diaphragm or something so assumed ok. tried to rinse the throw that was in there and it refilled with water but then f5 code re-appears. removed throw and it weighs 11.5kg (wet) machine loads is 9kg so overload could also cause the F5 error
Job done. Golden!
I have a Hotpoint washing machine and with the same f05 error...the problem is that after a cycle the machine doesn't drain the water .. so I have to manually drain the water out from the bottom of machine,.anyone know how to fix this?...I've only had the washing machine for under 18 months.
do you have a link or reference for the pressure switch?
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Hotpoint-Washing-Machine-Linear-Blue-Pressure-Switch-Unit/261263819859
But check it's the same as yours first!
hello.my wahine machine make f18 .plz help me how to fix it .hoptpoing 9kg WMEF943
Mini had F05 error Ive clean drain hose at bottom of the washing machine and it’s working perfectly. (Indesit ).
I am planning to fix my machine but given that is a F05 error how can I know which part to buy the pressure sensor or the pump, I mean I dont wanna buy both, thanks in advance. In my case the error appears at the end
+jose guillermo rivera sensor is $10.. Pump $150.
I went and got rid of my less than 2 year old Hotpoint Smart 9kg model due to F05 fault twice. Though I do not regret getting rid of the Hotpoint as got an LG now and the LG is so much better in many ways compared to Hotpoint.
blakaeg is it 11kg or 9kg?
My machine spins but when it gets to the point of draining the waste thats when it shows the F05 error code, could that be the sensor too?
In my experience, if the pressure sensor switch fails, then the m/c will not start and post F05 when powered on.
Your problem is most likely elsewhere such a blockage.
I removed the filter, it had a 50 pence coin inside. Then i put it back together and still has the same fault, should i assume the pump is faulty now?
victr okello did you manage to get to the bottom of your fault? I'm having the same issue - no blockage, pump silent and the machine won't drain....
Similar problem, MC not draining the water it's just stopping mid cycle, I opened the hole at the bottom of the machine and no water from full machine came out does this mean blocked or new sensor?
My Hotpoint washing machine is 20 months old and i'm getting F6 on my error code. What does this mean ? I phoned Hotpoint and they say that I am out qith warranty can anyone tell me what this problem is please
he dosent know as he got this one wrong also
Bonjour. Quelqu'un pourrait me donner le nom de cette pièce en Francais? Merci
another 50 quid saved . cheers tom
+lee walker Excellent.
Blow into the pipe at the switch end before buying a new switch!
I had cleared the filter, pump and hose and even the sink waste, but no luck was just about to give up when I found this video, and read your comment on blowing down the pipe before replacing the pressure sensor, worked a treat many thanks both for the video and your comment
Helpful thanks!
How do u know for sure that the old pressure sensor is faulty?
I don't want to buy a new one if its not needed.
La mi pone lo mismo me puede dexir en español
Thanks
thank you
For.me is just check the drainage,,have some dirt stock over there,and u just clean it.then everyhing is okay
hi haw ray error codi E12 bles
Lol we have indesit and the off and on noise is the exact same didn't realise indesit and hotpoint were the same
How old is the washer?
3-4 years old. It's the second time a pressure switch has failed, but it gets very heavy use. Every day and 2-3 days does 2 or more cycles.