Beko E18 washing machine: what it means & what to check

What E18 actually means

The washing machine couldn't balance the load in the drum, so it ended the programme without spinning properly.

E18 is a warning rather than a fault. The machine spreads the washing round the drum before spinning, and if it can't get it evenly distributed it will keep trying — which makes the programme run longer — and then finish without a full spin to avoid damaging itself or shaking itself across the floor. Your clothes will come out wetter than usual.

What E18 looks like on a Beko washing machine

Most people find this page having searched for what the machine is doing rather than the code itself. On a Beko washing machine, E18 usually shows up as one or more of these:

Machine door won't open
Door won't lock or click shut
Door lock light flashing
Door stuck shut with the load inside
Won't start even with the door closed
Machine not draining
Water left in the drum at the end of the cycle
Stops mid-cycle full of water

Recognise any of those? That is this fault, and the rest of this page explains what causes it and what you can check yourself.

What usually causes it

One heavy item, such as a towel or duvet, bunched on one side of the drum
Too small a load, so there isn't enough to balance out
Overloaded drum leaving no room for the washing to move
Items tangled together or trapped inside a duvet cover or sleeve
Machine not sitting level, or still on its transit bolts after installation

What you can safely check yourself

Work through these in order. Anything beyond this — panels off, testing parts, anything to do with the wiring — is an engineer's job, and not one to attempt with the machine plugged in.

Open the door, untangle the washing and spread it evenly round the drum, then run a rinse and spin
Wash bulky items like duvets or bath mats on their own, adding a couple of smaller items to help balance
Don't cram the drum full — leave a hand's width of space at the top
Check the machine isn't rocking on an uneven floor and that nothing is wedged under the feet
Clean the pump filter at the bottom front, as poor draining can leave a heavy wet load

Which Beko models show E18

E18 means the same thing on all 60 of these 152 of these models. If yours is not listed, the explanation above still applies — the code is set by the control board, not the model number.

7001440027 · 7100641900 · 7100642400 · 7100841100 · 7101141300 · 7102141200 · 7103241500 · 7103241700 · 7105441200 · 7106341200 · 7106641300 · 7107241200 · 7107341900 · 7107342000 · 7107441200 · 7107441600 · 7109141100 · 7110841400 · 7110841600 · 7110842100 · 7110842400 · 7110842700 · 7110843500 · 7110843600 · 7110941100 · 7110941300 · 7111541300 · 7111661100 · 7111741300 · 7111741400 · 7113842700 · 7113941200 · 7114641100 · 7115641200 · 7115641400 · 7115741100 · 7115841100 · 7116141100 · 7116441200 · 7116541100 · 7116541200 · 7116641100 · 7116741100 · 7117141100 · 7117841200 · 7118241100 · 7122941100 · 7123370200 · 7124141300 · 7124141900 · 7124142100 · 7125341100 · 7125841800 · 7126041400 · 7126041500 · 7128641800 · 7128642100 · 7128642900 · 7128941700 · 7129441100

Plus 92 further models this code appears on.

Common questions about Beko E18

What does E18 mean on a Beko washing machine?

The washing machine couldn't balance the load in the drum, so it ended the programme without spinning properly. E18 is a warning rather than a fault. The machine spreads the washing round the drum before spinning, and if it can't get it evenly distributed it will keep trying — which makes the programme run longer — and then finish without a full spin to avoid damaging itself or shaking itself across the floor. Your clothes will come out wetter than usual.

Can I fix Beko E18 myself?

There are 5 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Open the door, untangle the washing and spread it evenly round the drum, then run a rinse and spin.
Wash bulky items like duvets or bath mats on their own, adding a couple of smaller items to help balance.
Don't cram the drum full — leave a hand's width of space at the top.
Check the machine isn't rocking on an uneven floor and that nothing is wedged under the feet.
Clean the pump filter at the bottom front, as poor draining can leave a heavy wet load.

This often clears with those checks, and rarely needs an engineer.

How much does it cost to repair Beko E18?

£66 including VAT for an engineer to come out and diagnose it, or £84 in total including VAT if it is put right on the visit and no parts are needed. Any parts needed are quoted on site before we fit them — you decide. Every repair carries a 90-day workmanship guarantee.

Tried the checks and it's still showing E18?

This often clears with the checks above, and rarely needs an engineer. Then it wants someone who can open it up.

What it costs, before you call: the price is the same whatever the fault turns out to be — £66 including VAT for an engineer to come out and diagnose it, or £84 in total including VAT if it is put right on the visit and no parts are needed. Any parts needed are quoted on site before we fit them — you decide. Every repair carries a 90-day workmanship guarantee.

Our own engineers, not a call centre. We cover Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire — most washing machine faults are seen same day or next day.

Call 0115 648 0929 Book online — postcode and number is all we need

Outside our area? The explanation above still stands — take it to a local engineer and tell them the code. Knowing it saves them time and you money.

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Written by the engineers at ASAP Repairs, 0115 648 0929. We repair these machines for a living in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire.

Beko E18 error — washing machine