Hotpoint washer dryer showing an F code and won't drain
Bought a Hotpoint washer dryer (BI WDHG 75148) 6 months ago and it shows an F code and won't drain the water away. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.
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Hotpoint BI WDHG 75148 shows F fault and will not drain
- The problem
- A Hotpoint washer dryer BI WDHG 75148, around 6 months old, was reported to show an unspecified F fault code and leave water in the drum because it would not drain.
- Likely cause
- Most strongly supported diagnosis was a drain fault, likely due to a blockage in the drain filter, drain hose, sink spigot/standpipe, or a pump obstruction. It was also noted that if the pump is silent, the pump, wiring or control could be at fault. The exact fault code was not provided, so the precise cause was not confirmed.
- What fixed it
- Recommended action was to check for a blocked drain filter if accessible, inspect the drain hose for kinks or being pushed too far into the waste, and check the standpipe or sink spigot for blockage. Listening for whether the pump hums on drain/spin was suggested as a basic indicator. As the machine was only 6 months old, the strongest recommendation was to use the manufacturer warranty rather than pay for parts. The exact repair was not confirmed in the discussion.
- Checks to try
- Drain filter for lint or foreign objects
- Drain hose for kinks, crushing or incorrect positioning
- Sink spigot/standpipe for blockage
- Whether the pump hums or is silent on drain/spin
- Possible obstruction jamming the pump impeller
- Need for the full fault code to narrow diagnosis
- Parts or tools mentioned
- Towels/tray
Safety: Isolate the appliance from the mains before opening any filter or inspecting internal parts. Any mains electrical testing should be left to a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
1 Answer
If it’s showing an “F” fault and leaving water in the drum, the machine is most often reporting a drain problem rather than a simple random electronic fault. On a Hotpoint washer dryer that’s only 6 months old, I’d also be thinking warranty first before stripping too much down.
Try these checks:
1. Check the drain filter If your model has a user-access filter flap, isolate the appliance from the mains first, then open it carefully with towels/tray ready because water will come out. Remove lint, coins, hair grips or anything blocking the pump.
2. Check the drain hose Make sure the hose behind the machine isn’t kinked, squashed or pushed too far down the standpipe under the sink. Also check the sink spigot/standpipe for a blockage.
3. Listen to the pump Put it on a drain/spin programme. If you hear the pump humming but no water comes out, there may be a blockage in the pump or hose. If it’s completely silent, the pump, wiring, or control may be at fault.
4. Check for a pump obstruction Small items such as bra wires, buttons or fabric can jam the pump impeller. Only inspect internal parts with the appliance isolated from the mains.
5. Don’t rely on the “F code” alone Hotpoint fault codes can vary by display/version, so the exact code matters. If you can post the full code (for example F05, F11 etc), it helps narrow it down properly.
Because it’s just 6 months old, I’d strongly suggest contacting Hotpoint under warranty before paying for parts. Any mains electrical testing should be left to a qualified engineer.
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Never work on a live appliance
Always unplug it at the mains before going near it with any tools.
Never attempt gas work
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