Indesit dryer stops mid-cycle, may show F04, sometimes accompanied by overheating or very short cycles
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.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Disconnect mains power and wait for the appliance to cool.
Check the drum/inlet sensor:
- Access front/inlet area: Depending on model, remove the top and front panel to access the sensor mounted near the drum front or air inlet.
- Inspect sensor and wiring: Look for broken sensor body, loose connector, or chafed wires. Reseat the connector.
- Measure resistance: Disconnect the sensor and measure resistance at room temperature. Compare with known NTC values (similar to exhaust NTC). Replace if open, shorted, or far out of range.
- Check continuity to PCB: Use a multimeter to ensure both sensor wires have continuity from the sensor plug to the control board plug.
After replacement: Install the new sensor, reassemble the cabinet, restore power, and run a full drying cycle to verify stable operation without F04.
Repair Difficulty
Required Part
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