Blomberg E08 washing machine: what it means & what to check

What E08 actually means

The machine isn't getting enough water in, so it has stopped and flagged a fill problem.

Blomberg's E08 means the machine hasn't taken in the water it expected within the time allowed. Most often the tap is shut off or the incoming water pressure is too low — the machine needs at least 1 bar to fill properly. Rather than run a cycle dry, it halts and shows the code.

What E08 looks like on a Blomberg washing machine

Most people find this page having searched for what the machine is doing rather than the code itself. On a Blomberg washing machine, E08 usually shows up as one or more of these:

Not filling with water
No water going in
Takes for ever to fill
Stops right at the start of the cycle
Overfilling, or won't stop filling
Stops with water still inside
Fills and drains over and over
E08 flashing on the display

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

Water tap (spigot) turned off or only part open
Low mains water pressure at the machine
Kinked, crushed or trapped fill hose
Blocked filter in the fill hose or at the tap
Faulty water inlet valve or pressure sensor inside the machine

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.

Check the tap feeding the machine is fully open
Look along the fill hose for kinks or anything standing on it
Try a cold tap elsewhere in the house — if the flow is weak everywhere, it's a mains pressure issue
Turn the machine off at the wall for a minute, switch back on and restart the cycle
If you're comfortable doing so, turn the tap off and unscrew the hose end at the tap to rinse out the small mesh filter, then refit hand-tight

Which Blomberg models show E08

E08 means the same thing on all 9 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.

7100541100 · 7153341200 · 7166382200 · 7170881500 · 7171884000 · 7173581400 · 7174182800 · 7174184000 · 7178381300

Common questions about Blomberg E08

What does E08 mean on a Blomberg washing machine?

The machine isn't getting enough water in, so it has stopped and flagged a fill problem. Blomberg's E08 means the machine hasn't taken in the water it expected within the time allowed. Most often the tap is shut off or the incoming water pressure is too low — the machine needs at least 1 bar to fill properly. Rather than run a cycle dry, it halts and shows the code.

Can I fix Blomberg E08 myself?

There are 5 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Check the tap feeding the machine is fully open.
Look along the fill hose for kinks or anything standing on it.
Try a cold tap elsewhere in the house — if the flow is weak everywhere, it's a mains pressure issue.
Turn the machine off at the wall for a minute, switch back on and restart the cycle.
If you're comfortable doing so, turn the tap off and unscrew the hose end at the tap to rinse out the small mesh filter, then refit hand-tight.

This sometimes clears with those checks. If it comes back, it needs looking at properly.

How much does it cost to repair Blomberg E08?

£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 E08?

This sometimes clears with the checks above. If it comes back, it needs looking at properly. 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.

Blomberg E08 error — washing machine