Blomberg E32 washing machine: what it means & what to check

What E32 actually means

The temperature sensor in the drying section is giving a reading the machine doesn't trust, so it won't run the drying part of the cycle properly.

Your machine relies on a small temperature sensor (an NTC) in the heater duct to control the drying air temperature. E32 means the reading coming back from that sensor is outside the range the control board expects ypically it's reading as an open or short circuit. Because it can't judge the temperature safely, the machine either takes far too long or won't dry at all.

What E32 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, E32 usually shows up as one or more of these:

Not heating the water
Washing coming out cold
Cycle takes far longer than it should
Noisy fan
Not getting cold evenly
Cuts out after a few minutes
No function at all
Dead — nothing lights up

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

Failed temperature sensor in the heater duct
A loose or corroded plug on the sensor wiring
Damaged wiring between the sensor and the control board
Blocked or dirty air duct affecting the drying section
Faulty control board misreading the sensor

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 it back on and try the cycle again
Clean the fluff/lint filter and condenser filter if your model has them, and refit them properly
Check the machine has room to breathe and isn't pushed hard against a wall
Try a wash-only programme with no drying e fault is confined to the drying side

Which Blomberg models show E32

E32 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 E32

What does E32 mean on a Blomberg washing machine?

The temperature sensor in the drying section is giving a reading the machine doesn't trust, so it won't run the drying part of the cycle properly. Your machine relies on a small temperature sensor (an NTC) in the heater duct to control the drying air temperature. E32 means the reading coming back from that sensor is outside the range the control board expects ypically it's reading as an open or short circuit. Because it can't judge the temperature safely, the machine either takes far too long or won't dry at all.

Can I fix Blomberg E32 myself?

There are 4 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Turn the machine off at the wall for a minute, then switch it back on and try the cycle again.
Clean the fluff/lint filter and condenser filter if your model has them, and refit them properly.
Check the machine has room to breathe and isn't pushed hard against a wall.
Try a wash-only programme with no drying e fault is confined to the drying side.

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

How much does it cost to repair Blomberg E32?

£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 E32?

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.

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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 E32 error — washing machine