What E40 actually means
The machine has decided the drying fan isn't moving enough air, so it has abandoned the drying part of the cycle.
On this Beko washer dryer the drying side works by blowing air through a heater and over a condenser. The control board watches the airflow from the process fan, and if it isn't there — or isn't strong enough — it flags E40 and stops heating rather than risk cooking the inside of the machine. The usual complaint that comes with it is washing that comes out wet, a drying programme that ends far earlier than it should, and the door glass and the panel around it running unusually hot.
What E40 looks like on a Beko washer dryer
Most people find this page having searched for what the machine is doing rather than the code itself. On a Beko washer dryer, E40 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
- Overfilling, or won't stop filling
- Stops with water still inside
- Fills and drains over and over
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
- Process fan seized, jammed or not running at all
- Fan capacitor failed, so the fan cannot get up to speed
- Condenser passage blocked with fluff, choking the airflow
- Fan's own thermal cut-out tripped, or a fault in its relay or plug connection
- Air heaters staying on when they shouldn't, pushing temperatures up
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.
- Turn it off at the wall for a minute, then back on, and try a short drying programme — a one-off airflow reading can trip the code
- Clean the pump filter behind the flap at the bottom front, then run the machine dry
- Try drying a smaller load; overfilled drying loads restrict airflow and can bring the fault on sooner
- Check the machine isn't jammed tight against a wall or boxed in with no air around it
- Listen at the start of a drying programme — if there's no fan noise at all, that's worth telling the engineer
Which Beko models show E40
E40 means the same thing on this model. If yours is not listed, the explanation above still applies — the code is set by the control board, not the model number.
7138341200
Common questions about Beko E40
What does E40 mean on a Beko washer dryer?
The machine has decided the drying fan isn't moving enough air, so it has abandoned the drying part of the cycle. On this Beko washer dryer the drying side works by blowing air through a heater and over a condenser. The control board watches the airflow from the process fan, and if it isn't there — or isn't strong enough — it flags E40 and stops heating rather than risk cooking the inside of the machine. The usual complaint that comes with it is washing that comes out wet, a drying programme that ends far earlier than it should, and the door glass and the panel around it running unusually hot.
Can I fix Beko E40 myself?
There are 5 checks you can safely do yourself first.
- Turn it off at the wall for a minute, then back on, and try a short drying programme — a one-off airflow reading can trip the code.
- Clean the pump filter behind the flap at the bottom front, then run the machine dry.
- Try drying a smaller load; overfilled drying loads restrict airflow and can bring the fault on sooner.
- Check the machine isn't jammed tight against a wall or boxed in with no air around it.
- Listen at the start of a drying programme — if there's no fan noise at all, that's worth telling the engineer.
This one usually needs an engineer once you have tried them.
How much does it cost to repair Beko E40?
£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 E40?
This one usually needs an engineer once you have tried the checks above. 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 washer dryer 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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