Blomberg E25 washing machine: what it means & what to check

Stop using it for now. Carrying on with this fault risks further damage or a leak. Switch it off at the wall until it has been looked at.

What E25 actually means

The control panel and the machine's main circuit board have stopped talking to each other.

Your washing machine has two electronic boards: the one behind the buttons and display, and the main board that actually runs the motor, pump and valves. E25 means the display board is no longer receiving messages from the main board, usually because a plug has worked loose, a cable has failed, or one of the boards has lost its low-voltage supply. With no communication the machine won't start a programme, or will cut a cycle short.

What E25 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, E25 usually shows up as one or more of these:

Drum not turning
Won't spin
Hums or buzzes but nothing moves
Turns one way only
No function at all
Dead — nothing lights up
Lights flashing and nothing happening
Programme won't start

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 loose or partly unseated plug between the display and main board
Damaged or chafed wiring between the two boards
Loss of the 5-volt supply from the power board
A failed main (driver) board
A failed display board

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 socket, leave it for a couple of minutes, then switch back on — this clears a one-off glitch
Check the machine is on a proper wall socket rather than an extension lead or adaptor
Try starting a short programme to see if the code returns straight away

Which Blomberg models show E25

E25 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 E25

What does E25 mean on a Blomberg washing machine?

The control panel and the machine's main circuit board have stopped talking to each other. Your washing machine has two electronic boards: the one behind the buttons and display, and the main board that actually runs the motor, pump and valves. E25 means the display board is no longer receiving messages from the main board, usually because a plug has worked loose, a cable has failed, or one of the boards has lost its low-voltage supply. With no communication the machine won't start a programme, or will cut a cycle short.

Can I fix Blomberg E25 myself?

There are 3 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Turn the machine off at the wall socket, leave it for a couple of minutes, then switch back on — this clears a one-off glitch.
Check the machine is on a proper wall socket rather than an extension lead or adaptor.
Try starting a short programme to see if the code returns straight away.

This one usually needs an engineer once you have tried them.

How much does it cost to repair Blomberg E25?

£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 E25?

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

Blomberg E25 error — washing machine