Hoover Dryers Error Codes

E01

Dryer will not start; display shows E01 and the start button does nothing

Door Lock / Door Switch Fault

E02

Dryer stops shortly after starting or will not start; E02 displayed

Water Tank / Condenser Tank Full or Level Sensor Fault

E03

Dryer stops mid-cycle and displays E03; clothes remain damp

Drain Pump / Condensate Pump Fault (where fitted)

E04

Dryer stops and shows E04; may feel very hot around the door or sides

Overheating / High Temperature Cut-Out

E05

Dryer does not heat properly; E05 displayed after some minutes of operation

NTC Temperature Sensor Fault

E06

Dryer will not start or stops; E06 displayed; sometimes accompanied by unusual noises from the drum area

Motor / Drive Circuit Fault

E07

Dryer stops and shows E07; may be associated with poor drying performance

Moisture Sensor / Dryness Sensor Fault

E08

Dryer displays E08 and may not heat; fan may run intermittently

Heater Relay / Heating Circuit Fault

E09

Dryer shows E09 and will not start or stops quickly

Control Board / EEPROM Configuration Fault

E10

Dryer shows E10 and may not start or may stop unexpectedly

Communication Error Between Control Boards (where separate display and power boards exist)

E11

Dryer shows E11; may be associated with incorrect temperature or cycle behaviour

Secondary NTC / Exhaust Temperature Sensor Fault

E12

Dryer shows E12 and may stop heating or terminate cycles early

Airflow / Fan Motor Fault

E13

Heat pump Hoover dryer shows E13; machine may not heat or may shut down

Heat Pump System / Compressor Fault (Heat Pump Models)

E14

Dryer shows E14 and may not start or may lock up mid-cycle

User Interface / Keypad Fault

E15

Dryer shows E15; may be associated with door locking/unlocking issues

Door Lock Circuit / Triac Fault

E16

Dryer shows E16 and may not respond to commands

Software / Program Selector Fault

E17

Dryer shows E17; may be related to humidity or ambient sensor issues on advanced models

Ambient Sensor / Internal Humidity Sensor Fault

Symptom

Dryer display is blank but drum runs when the door is closed and start is pressed (basic models)

Display / Indicator Failure

Symptom

Dryer display shows unusually long remaining times or jumps around during cycle

Moisture Sensing / Load Detection Inaccuracy

Symptom

Dryer display works but some buttons do not respond or respond intermittently

Keypad / Button Contact Failure

Symptom

Dryer door opens during cycle or does not latch securely

Door Latch / Catch Misalignment

Symptom

Dryer door seal is wet and there is condensation on the door and surrounding area

Normal Condensation or Poor Ventilation / Airflow

Symptom

Dryer door will not open at the end of the cycle (models with door lock)

Door Lock Stuck Closed

Symptom

Dryer drum does not turn, but you can hear the motor humming or the machine clicks and stops

Drive Belt Broken or Slipping

Symptom

Dryer drum light does not work but machine otherwise operates normally

Drum Light Bulb or LED Failure

Symptom

Dryer drum turns but there is a rhythmic scraping or rubbing noise

Front Felt Seal Wear or Foreign Object

Symptom

Dryer emits a burning smell during operation

Overheating or Foreign Object on Heater

Symptom

Dryer leaks water onto the floor (condenser or heat pump models)

Condensate System Leak or Blockage

Symptom

Dryer makes loud banging or thumping noises, especially with heavy loads

Drum Support / Suspension Imbalance

Symptom

Dryer makes loud squealing or screeching noises during operation

Drum Support Roller or Bearing Wear

Symptom

Dryer powers on but will not start when Start/Pause is pressed; beeps or flashes but does nothing

Start Circuit / Door or Tank Interlock Not Satisfied

Symptom

Dryer produces a high-pitched whine from the motor area

Motor Bearing Wear

Symptom

Dryer runs but clothes come out very creased and wrinkled

Incorrect Load Handling / Drum Reversal or Cool-Down Issues

Symptom

Dryer runs but does not heat; clothes remain cold and wet at end of cycle

Heating Element Failure

Symptom

Dryer starts then immediately stops with a click, without heating or turning the drum

Motor Start Failure / Capacitor Fault

Symptom

Dryer stops mid-cycle and will not restart until it cools down

Thermal Cut-Out Tripping Due to Overheating

Symptom

Dryer takes too long to dry; cycles run for a very long time and clothes are still damp

Restricted Airflow / Condenser Blockage

Symptom

Dryer trips the household circuit breaker or RCD when starting or during heating

Electrical Short or Earth Leakage

Symptom

Dryer vibrates excessively and moves across the floor during operation

Cabinet Instability / Installation Issue

Symptom

Dryer will not start at all; no lights or display

No Power / Mains Supply Fault