Indesit F13 error - Burnt fan
Hello all.
I'm struggling to repair my Indesit IWDD 6105 B ECO UK model washer dryer which displayed F13 error code last time it ran. Since first spotting the error, I have tried following all good advice available online.
I've opened the top lid and undone the heating tunnel. Fan looks to be in bad shape. I suspected the NTC sensor first, but its resistance readings seem close to what others have seen (~20k ohms) and it is responding to rising temperature.
When I tried rotating the fan (while still attached to its motor), it seemed to have quite a bit of friction - maybe it was tightened too close to the tunnel shell, making motor run slower than normal. Barring that, I do not have any line of reasoning for the burnt fan. Also, i can spot lint residue in the fan inlet.
Any help suggesting next steps would be helpful.
- Abhi
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Indesit IWDD 6105 B ECO UK F13 with burnt dryer fan
- The problem
- An Indesit IWDD 6105 B ECO UK washer dryer showed fault code F13. On inspection, the fan in the heating tunnel appeared burnt, there was noticeable friction when rotating it by hand, and lint residue was visible at the fan inlet. The NTC sensor was checked and reported as about 20k ohms with resistance changing as temperature rose.
- Likely cause
- The strongest supported diagnosis is restricted airflow from fluff or other blockage in the fan chamber or condenser chamber, leading to overheating. The exact reason for the fan damage was not independently confirmed.
- What fixed it
- Recommended action was to check for and clear any restriction through the fan chamber and into the condenser chamber. No confirmed repair beyond this advice was documented in the discussion.
- Checks to try
- NTC sensor resistance measured at approximately 20k ohms
- NTC sensor response to rising temperature checked
- Fan rotation checked by hand and found to have significant friction
- Lint residue observed in the fan inlet
- Advised to check fan chamber and condenser chamber for fluff or blockages
Safety: Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
1 Answer
If there is a restriction in the fan chamber such as build up of fluff it would hinder the airflow and could cause overheating. Check all the way through into the condenser chamber for blockages.
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