Blomberg E87 washing machine: what it means & what to check

What E87 actually means

E87 relates to the machine's MFF (drawer filter) flow check and the diverter valve that sends water to it. Blomberg's own notes say this fault is picked up in service mode during installation or testing rather than shown to the customer, so if you're seeing it on the display it needs interpreting by someone who can run the test properly. A common underlying cause is the diverter valve failing, so water never reaches the filter at all.

What E87 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, E87 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
Not filling with water
No water going in
Takes for ever to fill
Stops right at the start of the cycle

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

Faulty diverter valve, so water never reaches the drawer filter
Blocked or partly clogged detergent drawer filter
Poor water flow into the drawer from a restricted supply
Machine left in or exiting a service test routine
Fault on the control electronics reading the flow

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 see if the code returns
Pull the detergent drawer out, rinse it under the tap and clear any detergent sludge before refitting it
Check the cold inlet hose isn't kinked and the tap is fully open
Run a short empty wash to see whether water is actually reaching the drawer

Which Blomberg models show E87

E87 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 E87

What does E87 mean on a Blomberg washing machine?

The machine isn't happy with the water flow through the detergent drawer's filter system — normally this is a code only an engineer sees during a service test, not something that appears during a normal wash. E87 relates to the machine's MFF (drawer filter) flow check and the diverter valve that sends water to it. Blomberg's own notes say this fault is picked up in service mode during installation or testing rather than shown to the customer, so if you're seeing it on the display it needs interpreting by someone who can run the test properly. A common underlying cause is the diverter valve failing, so water never reaches the filter at all.

Can I fix Blomberg E87 myself?

There are 4 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Turn the machine off at the wall for a minute, then switch back on and see if the code returns.
Pull the detergent drawer out, rinse it under the tap and clear any detergent sludge before refitting it.
Check the cold inlet hose isn't kinked and the tap is fully open.
Run a short empty wash to see whether water is actually reaching the drawer.

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

How much does it cost to repair Blomberg E87?

£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 E87?

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 E87 error — washing machine