E26
Balay
Water Softener / Dosing Valve Fault
Dishwasher shows E26; may be related to water softener or dosing system malfunction.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Defective softener metering valve, Blocked softener channels, Wiring fault to dosing valve, Control board driver issue
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the appliance and close the water tap.
- Check salt and settings: Ensure the salt reservoir is filled and water hardness is set correctly in the control menu.
- Access dosing valve: Remove the side panel to locate the softener/dosing valve on the heat exchanger or softener body.
- Inspect connector and hoses: Check for loose connectors and kinked or blocked hoses leading to the softener.
- Advanced test: Measure the coil resistance of the dosing valve. Replace if open circuit or shorted.
- Professional repair: If replacement does not clear E26, the control module may be faulty and should be serviced by a technician.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
Required Part
Water Softener Dosing Valve
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