ElectriQ E80 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 E80 actually means

The two circuit boards inside the machine — the one behind the buttons and the main board underneath — have stopped talking to each other, so the machine shuts down mid-cycle.

ElectriQ machines run the display and controls on one board and the main control on another, linked by a ribbon-type communication cable. When the main board stops receiving signals from the display panel, the machine cuts the pump and stops, leaving the code on screen. It's a wiring or board fault, not anything to do with water, drainage or the drum.

What E80 looks like on a ElectriQ washing machine

Most people find this page having searched for what the machine is doing rather than the code itself. On a ElectriQ washing machine, E80 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
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

The communication cable between the display and main board has worked loose
A broken or chafed wire in that cable run
Failed communication terminal on the main control board
Failed communication terminal on the display board
Damp or corrosion on the board connections

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 minute, then switch back on — a single glitch will sometimes clear
Check the machine isn't standing damp or in a spot where water has run down behind the control panel

Which ElectriQ models show E80

E80 means the same thing on all 2 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.

EIQWMTL6 · EIQWMTL8A

Common questions about ElectriQ E80

What does E80 mean on a ElectriQ washing machine?

The two circuit boards inside the machine — the one behind the buttons and the main board underneath — have stopped talking to each other, so the machine shuts down mid-cycle. ElectriQ machines run the display and controls on one board and the main control on another, linked by a ribbon-type communication cable. When the main board stops receiving signals from the display panel, the machine cuts the pump and stops, leaving the code on screen. It's a wiring or board fault, not anything to do with water, drainage or the drum.

Can I fix ElectriQ E80 myself?

There are 2 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Turn the machine off at the wall socket, leave it for a minute, then switch back on — a single glitch will sometimes clear.
Check the machine isn't standing damp or in a spot where water has run down behind the control panel.

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

How much does it cost to repair ElectriQ E80?

£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 E80?

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.

ElectriQ E80 error — washing machine