Ewbank
Ewbank Carpet Cleaners Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E1
Carpet cleaner will not power on; display shows E1 or power LED flashes once and goes dark.
Main Power Input or Line Fuse Fault
E10
Display shows E10; unit will not start and a lock or key icon may appear.
Child Lock or Safety Interlock Fault
E2
Unit powers on but motor does not run; display shows E2 or motor icon flashes.
Motor Overload or Motor Drive Fault
E3
Pump does not spray solution; display shows E3 or spray icon flashes even though the motor runs.
Solution Pump Circuit Fault
E4
Display shows E4 and the unit shuts down shortly after starting; sometimes accompanied by a hot or burning smell.
Overtemperature or Thermal Cut-Out Activation
E5
Display shows E5 and the brush roll stops turning while suction continues.
Brush Motor or Brush Drive Fault
E6
Display shows E6 and the unit will not spray; audible clicking from pump area but no fluid movement.
Solution Flow Sensor or Low-Flow Fault
E7
Display shows E7 and the unit beeps; machine will not start cleaning cycle.
Tank Presence or Tank Level Sensor Fault
E8
Display shows E8; unit powers but immediately shuts down when trigger is pulled.
Trigger Switch or Handle Control Fault
E9
Display shows E9; unit runs but suction is disabled and a tank icon may flash.
Recovery Tank Full or Float Switch Fault
Symptom
Brush roll does not spin, but suction and spray work normally.
Brush Roll Not Rotating
Symptom
Carpet cleaner leaves a musty or unpleasant odor during operation.
Odor / Microbial Growth
Symptom
Carpet cleaner leaves streaks or dirty lines on the carpet after passes.
Streaking / Poor Cleaning Performance
Symptom
Carpet cleaner will not turn on at all; no lights, no sound, no display.
No Power / Dead Appliance
Symptom
Carpet remains excessively wet after cleaning; very little water is being picked up.
Poor Water Extraction
Symptom
Dirty water leaks or drips from the recovery tank area when moving or tilting the machine.
Recovery Tank Leakage
Symptom
Display or indicator lights flicker or go dim while the motor speed fluctuates.
Unstable Power / Control Board Issue
Symptom
Display works but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
Keypad / Control Panel Failure
Symptom
Foam or suds coming out of the recovery tank or exhaust vents.
Excessive Detergent Foaming
Symptom
Hand tool or upholstery tool has no suction, while floor nozzle suction is normal.
Accessory Tool Suction Loss
Symptom
Hand tool sprays solution but does not stop spraying when trigger is released.
Accessory Tool Valve Stuck Open
Symptom
Handle will not lock in upright position or will not recline for cleaning.
Handle Recline / Lock Mechanism Failure
Symptom
Motor runs but there is very weak or no suction at the floor nozzle.
Loss of Suction
Symptom
No water or detergent sprays onto the carpet when the trigger is pulled.
No Solution Spray
Symptom
Recovery tank fills very slowly despite heavy use; little dirty water is collected.
Under-Extraction / Low Recovery Volume
Symptom
Solution drips from the spray nozzles even when the trigger is not pressed.
Solution Valve Not Sealing
Symptom
Solution tank appears full but no solution flows; tank does not seem to empty during use.
Tank Outlet / Valve Not Opening
Symptom
Solution tank empties very quickly with minimal cleaning time.
Excessive Solution Usage
Symptom
Solution tank is difficult to remove or install; may not click into place.
Tank Fitment / Latching Problem
Symptom
Strong burning smell or smoke from the Ewbank carpet cleaner during use.
Electrical Overheating or Belt Slippage
Symptom
Trigger feels loose or does not spring back; solution may spray continuously or not at all.
Mechanical Trigger Failure
Symptom
Unit makes a loud high-pitched whine or grinding noise during operation.
Abnormal Motor or Brush Noise
Symptom
Unit runs but there is a noticeable loss of suction and a whistling air noise around the tank area.
Air Leak at Tank or Seal
Symptom
Unit shuts off intermittently during use and restarts after a short time.
Intermittent Power Loss / Thermal Trip
Symptom
Unit trips the household circuit breaker or blows fuses when switched on.
Short Circuit / Overcurrent
Symptom
Unit vibrates excessively or feels like it is bouncing on the carpet during operation.
Excessive Vibration
Symptom
Water leaks from underneath the Ewbank carpet cleaner during use or when stationary with water in the tank.
Water Leak from Base
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Carpet cleaner will not power on; display shows E1 or power LED flashes once and goes dark.
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Main Power Input or Line Fuse Fault | View Details |
| E10 |
Display shows E10; unit will not start and a lock or key icon may appear.
|
Child Lock or Safety Interlock Fault | View Details |
| E2 |
Unit powers on but motor does not run; display shows E2 or motor icon flashes.
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Motor Overload or Motor Drive Fault | View Details |
| E3 |
Pump does not spray solution; display shows E3 or spray icon flashes even though the motor runs.
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Solution Pump Circuit Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
Display shows E4 and the unit shuts down shortly after starting; sometimes accompanied by a hot or burning smell.
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Overtemperature or Thermal Cut-Out Activation | View Details |
| E5 |
Display shows E5 and the brush roll stops turning while suction continues.
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Brush Motor or Brush Drive Fault | View Details |
| E6 |
Display shows E6 and the unit will not spray; audible clicking from pump area but no fluid movement.
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Solution Flow Sensor or Low-Flow Fault | View Details |
| E7 |
Display shows E7 and the unit beeps; machine will not start cleaning cycle.
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Tank Presence or Tank Level Sensor Fault | View Details |
| E8 |
Display shows E8; unit powers but immediately shuts down when trigger is pulled.
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Trigger Switch or Handle Control Fault | View Details |
| E9 |
Display shows E9; unit runs but suction is disabled and a tank icon may flash.
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Recovery Tank Full or Float Switch Fault | View Details |
| – |
Brush roll does not spin, but suction and spray work normally.
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Brush Roll Not Rotating | View Details |
| – |
Carpet cleaner leaves a musty or unpleasant odor during operation.
|
Odor / Microbial Growth | View Details |
| – |
Carpet cleaner leaves streaks or dirty lines on the carpet after passes.
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Streaking / Poor Cleaning Performance | View Details |
| – |
Carpet cleaner will not turn on at all; no lights, no sound, no display.
|
No Power / Dead Appliance | View Details |
| – |
Carpet remains excessively wet after cleaning; very little water is being picked up.
|
Poor Water Extraction | View Details |
| – |
Dirty water leaks or drips from the recovery tank area when moving or tilting the machine.
|
Recovery Tank Leakage | View Details |
| – |
Display or indicator lights flicker or go dim while the motor speed fluctuates.
|
Unstable Power / Control Board Issue | View Details |
| – |
Display works but buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
|
Keypad / Control Panel Failure | View Details |
| – |
Foam or suds coming out of the recovery tank or exhaust vents.
|
Excessive Detergent Foaming | View Details |
| – |
Hand tool or upholstery tool has no suction, while floor nozzle suction is normal.
|
Accessory Tool Suction Loss | View Details |
| – |
Hand tool sprays solution but does not stop spraying when trigger is released.
|
Accessory Tool Valve Stuck Open | View Details |
| – |
Handle will not lock in upright position or will not recline for cleaning.
|
Handle Recline / Lock Mechanism Failure | View Details |
| – |
Motor runs but there is very weak or no suction at the floor nozzle.
|
Loss of Suction | View Details |
| – |
No water or detergent sprays onto the carpet when the trigger is pulled.
|
No Solution Spray | View Details |
| – |
Recovery tank fills very slowly despite heavy use; little dirty water is collected.
|
Under-Extraction / Low Recovery Volume | View Details |
| – |
Solution drips from the spray nozzles even when the trigger is not pressed.
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Solution Valve Not Sealing | View Details |
| – |
Solution tank appears full but no solution flows; tank does not seem to empty during use.
|
Tank Outlet / Valve Not Opening | View Details |
| – |
Solution tank empties very quickly with minimal cleaning time.
|
Excessive Solution Usage | View Details |
| – |
Solution tank is difficult to remove or install; may not click into place.
|
Tank Fitment / Latching Problem | View Details |
| – |
Strong burning smell or smoke from the Ewbank carpet cleaner during use.
|
Electrical Overheating or Belt Slippage | View Details |
| – |
Trigger feels loose or does not spring back; solution may spray continuously or not at all.
|
Mechanical Trigger Failure | View Details |
| – |
Unit makes a loud high-pitched whine or grinding noise during operation.
|
Abnormal Motor or Brush Noise | View Details |
| – |
Unit runs but there is a noticeable loss of suction and a whistling air noise around the tank area.
|
Air Leak at Tank or Seal | View Details |
| – |
Unit shuts off intermittently during use and restarts after a short time.
|
Intermittent Power Loss / Thermal Trip | View Details |
| – |
Unit trips the household circuit breaker or blows fuses when switched on.
|
Short Circuit / Overcurrent | View Details |
| – |
Unit vibrates excessively or feels like it is bouncing on the carpet during operation.
|
Excessive Vibration | View Details |
| – |
Water leaks from underneath the Ewbank carpet cleaner during use or when stationary with water in the tank.
|
Water Leak from Base | View Details |
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