What F13 actually means
The main control board has lost communication with the motor's own control board, so the drum can't be told to turn.
On Beko machines with a brushless (BLDC) motor, the motor has its own small control board that takes instructions from the main board. F13 means those instructions aren't getting through at all, so the drum stays still and the programme stops part-way, usually with water and wet washing left in the drum. It's worth knowing the difference from F11: with F11 the two boards are still talking but the motor won't move, whereas F13 is purely a breakdown in communication between them.
What F13 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, F13 usually shows up as one or more of these:
- Machine not draining
- Water left in the drum at the end of the cycle
- Stops mid-cycle full of water
- Standing water in the bottom
- Drum not turning
- Won't spin
- Hums or buzzes but nothing moves
- Turns one way only
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
- A connector between the main board and the motor control board pushed off or not seated properly
- Damaged or chafed wiring in the loom running down to the motor
- A failed motor control board on the motor itself
- A fault on the main control board
- Loss of the mains supply to the board through the noise filter
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 the machine off at the wall for a minute, then switch back on and try a short programme — an occasional one-off glitch will clear
- Check the plug and socket are sound and the machine isn't running off a damaged extension lead
- If the drum is full of water, use a drain or spin-only programme once; if it also refuses to spin, leave it and get it looked at
Which Beko models show F13
F13 means the same thing on all 29 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.
7104641100 · 7106341200 · 7106641100 · 7110841200 · 7110841300 · 7110841400 · 7110841600 · 7110842400 · 7110842700 · 7110843500 · 7110843600 · 7113842700 · 7122941100 · 7124641100 · 7129941100 · 7142781200 · 7146581300 · 7150281500 · 7152741100 · 7155141100 · 7161281100 · 7167481400 · 7174181700 · 7175581100 · 7177020200 · 7178381600 · 7178482200 · 7178482300 · WMB81445
Common questions about Beko F13
What does F13 mean on a Beko washing machine?
The main control board has lost communication with the motor's own control board, so the drum can't be told to turn. On Beko machines with a brushless (BLDC) motor, the motor has its own small control board that takes instructions from the main board. F13 means those instructions aren't getting through at all, so the drum stays still and the programme stops part-way, usually with water and wet washing left in the drum. It's worth knowing the difference from F11: with F11 the two boards are still talking but the motor won't move, whereas F13 is purely a breakdown in communication between them.
Can I fix Beko F13 myself?
There are 3 checks you can safely do yourself first.
- Turn the machine off at the wall for a minute, then switch back on and try a short programme — an occasional one-off glitch will clear.
- Check the plug and socket are sound and the machine isn't running off a damaged extension lead.
- If the drum is full of water, use a drain or spin-only programme once; if it also refuses to spin, leave it and get it looked at.
This one usually needs an engineer once you have tried them.
How much does it cost to repair Beko F13?
£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 F13?
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 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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What this looks like when it happens
- washing machine not spinning
- washing machine making a loud noise
- washing machine will not turn on
- washing machine beeping or bleeping