Indesit
Water Level Detection Fault
Indesit dryer shows water tank full indicator even when the tank is empty
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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
Stuck float switch in base, dirty level sensor contacts, faulty tank presence switch, wiring fault to sensor
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the dryer and remove the water tank.
Sensor checks:
- Clean tank and contacts: Rinse the tank and clean any electrical contacts or magnets used for level detection.
- Inspect float in base: Remove the lower front or side panel and locate the float chamber. Ensure the float moves freely and is not stuck by lint or scale. Clean thoroughly.
- Test switch: Use a multimeter to test the float switch or level sensor for correct operation as the float moves.
- Check wiring: Verify continuity from the sensor to the main PCB.
After repair: Refit the tank, restore power, and confirm that the tank full indicator only lights when the tank is actually full.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Water Level Float Switch
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