Error F05, F5 in the Ariston washing machine – what to do

Error F05 in the Ariston washing machine (Hotpoint Ariston) appears on the display after the wash is completed, while the water is in the tank. During operation, a loud hum and crackling is heard.

If you do not fix the breakdown, the error code will be displayed again – immediately after turning on the machine. To find out the cause of the problem, find out how to fix it, you need to decrypt the code.

Error recognition

The Ariston electronically controlled washing machine shows error F 05 on the display.

Error F05, F5 in the Ariston washing machine - what to do

Electromechanical machines report a malfunction as follows:

Error F05, F5 in the Ariston washing machine - what to do

Have you determined that your machine gives an error F05, F5? Now you need to find out what the fault code means and how to troubleshoot at home.

Description and reason for the appearance of the code

The scoreboard shows the F5 error in the Ariston washer, which means: the drain pump has broken, because of this, the pressure switch does not recognize the presence of water in the machine.

Reasons for the appearance:

  1. The drain filter or hose is clogged, the sewer is clogged.
  2. There is not enough energy supplied to the pressure switch, or the device is completely out of order.
  3. There is not enough energy for the normal functioning of the drain pump sensor. Possible damage to the device.
  4. Pump inlet valves failed.

Try to remove the error and solve the problem without calling the wizard.

Troubleshooting

The following steps will help you find the probable cause of the breakdown and solve the problem:

  • Reset the error by restarting the Ariston washing machine.

Reboot the right way! To do this, it is not enough just to turn off the machine with the “On / Off” button, you need to completely de-energize the washer for 5 minutes. Repeat steps 2-3 times.

Before replacing the pump, carefully check its performance with a tester (multimeter).

If all the checks are in doubt, and you do not dare to change the details of the machine, contact the master.

Decided to do the repair yourself? This video will help you:

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