Electrolux E70 washing machine: what it means & what to try

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 E70 actually means

The machine can't read the water temperature, so it refuses to heat.

Electrolux washers use an NTC temperature sensor built into the heating element to tell the control board how hot the water is. If that sensor's circuit reads as open (broken) or short-circuited, the board stops trusting it and skips the heating phase altogether. You'll typically get a wash that runs through but comes out cold, or a cycle that halts with E70 displayed.

What E70 looks like on a Electrolux washing machine

Most people find this page having searched for what the machine is doing rather than the code itself. On a Electrolux washing machine, E70 usually shows up as one or more of these:

Not heating the water
Washing coming out cold
Cycle takes far longer than it should
Leaking
Water on the floor
Puddle underneath
Shuts itself down and won't restart
No function at all

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 NTC temperature sensor in the heating element
Damaged or corroded wiring between the sensor and the control board
A loose or wet connection at the sensor plug
Water leaking onto the element/sensor connections
Fault on the main control board reading the sensor circuit

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 power it up and start a short cycle — occasionally it's a one-off reading glitch
Run a cold-only programme to confirm the machine works otherwise (the wash won't heat)

Which Electrolux models show E70

E70 means the same thing on all 3 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.

EWB105110W · EWB105205W · EWB136216W

Common questions about Electrolux E70

What does E70 mean on a Electrolux washing machine?

The machine can't read the water temperature, so it refuses to heat. Electrolux washers use an NTC temperature sensor built into the heating element to tell the control board how hot the water is. If that sensor's circuit reads as open (broken) or short-circuited, the board stops trusting it and skips the heating phase altogether. You'll typically get a wash that runs through but comes out cold, or a cycle that halts with E70 displayed.

Can I fix Electrolux E70 myself?

There are 2 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Turn the machine off at the wall for a minute, then power it up and start a short cycle — occasionally it's a one-off reading glitch.
Run a cold-only programme to confirm the machine works otherwise (the wash won't heat).

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

How much does it cost to repair Electrolux E70?

£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 E70?

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.

Electrolux E70 error — washing machine