What C08 actually means
The dryer has stopped because its temperature sensor is giving readings the control board doesn't accept.
On these C-tronic Electrolux dryers the control constantly watches the air temperature through a sensor in the drum airflow. If that reading disappears or comes back as a value that can't be real, the machine flags C08 and halts rather than run the heater blind. It's a protective stop — without a trustworthy temperature reading there is nothing to stop the drum overheating.
What C08 looks like on a Electrolux tumble dryer
Most people find this page having searched for what the machine is doing rather than the code itself. On a Electrolux tumble dryer, C08 usually shows up as one or more of these:
- Machine door won't open
- Door won't lock or click shut
- Door lock light flashing
- Door stuck shut with the load inside
- Won't start even with the door closed
- Machine not draining
- Water left in the drum at the end of the cycle
- Stops mid-cycle full of water
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 failed temperature sensor (the usual finding)
- A loose or corroded plug on the sensor wiring
- Damaged wiring between the sensor and the control board
- Heavy lint blockage causing wildly abnormal temperatures
- Less often, a fault on the control board itself
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 dryer off at the wall for a minute, then power up and try a cycle — the odd one-off reading clears.
- Clean the door filter and any secondary filter, and empty the condenser area filter if your model has one.
- Check the vent hose (vented models) isn't kinked, crushed or blocked, and that the outlet isn't obstructed.
- Make sure the room isn't unusually cold or the machine tightly boxed in with no air to draw.
Common questions about Electrolux C08
What does C08 mean on a Electrolux tumble dryer?
The dryer has stopped because its temperature sensor is giving readings the control board doesn't accept. On these C-tronic Electrolux dryers the control constantly watches the air temperature through a sensor in the drum airflow. If that reading disappears or comes back as a value that can't be real, the machine flags C08 and halts rather than run the heater blind. It's a protective stop — without a trustworthy temperature reading there is nothing to stop the drum overheating.
Can I fix Electrolux C08 myself?
There are 4 checks you can safely do yourself first.
- Turn the dryer off at the wall for a minute, then power up and try a cycle — the odd one-off reading clears.
- Clean the door filter and any secondary filter, and empty the condenser area filter if your model has one.
- Check the vent hose (vented models) isn't kinked, crushed or blocked, and that the outlet isn't obstructed.
- Make sure the room isn't unusually cold or the machine tightly boxed in with no air to draw.
This one usually needs an engineer once you have tried them.
How much does it cost to repair Electrolux C08?
£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 C08?
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 tumble dryer 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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