Flavel H06 washing machine: what it means & what to check

What H06 actually means

The machine isn't getting the water it expects, so it has halted and flagged a water inlet fault.

On this Flavel the control board watches how long the fill valve is open and whether the drum reaches the right water level. If the water doesn't arrive in the time allowed, it stops the programme rather than carrying on and running the heater or motor in a near-empty drum. You'll usually notice it early in a cycle, or at the point where the machine tries to take fresh water for a rinse.

What H06 looks like on a Flavel washing machine

Most people find this page having searched for what the machine is doing rather than the code itself. On a Flavel washing machine, H06 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

Water tap turned off or only part open
Blocked filter in the end of the inlet hose where it screws to the tap
Kinked or trapped inlet hose behind the machine
Low mains water pressure, or work being done on the supply
Faulty inlet valve or pressure/level sensing on the machine 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.

Check the cold tap feeding the machine is fully open — turn it off and on again to confirm it isn't seized part way
Run the tap into a bucket for a few seconds to see whether pressure is normal
Pull the machine forward gently and look for a kink, twist or trapped section in the inlet hose
Turn the tap off, unscrew the hose at the tap end and rinse the small mesh filter inside, then reconnect it hand-tight
Switch off at the wall for a minute, then power up and restart a short cycle

Which Flavel models show H06

H06 means the same thing on this model. If yours is not listed, the explanation above still applies — the code is set by the control board, not the model number.

7646183842

Common questions about Flavel H06

What does H06 mean on a Flavel washing machine?

The machine isn't getting the water it expects, so it has halted and flagged a water inlet fault. On this Flavel the control board watches how long the fill valve is open and whether the drum reaches the right water level. If the water doesn't arrive in the time allowed, it stops the programme rather than carrying on and running the heater or motor in a near-empty drum. You'll usually notice it early in a cycle, or at the point where the machine tries to take fresh water for a rinse.

Can I fix Flavel H06 myself?

There are 5 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Check the cold tap feeding the machine is fully open — turn it off and on again to confirm it isn't seized part way.
Run the tap into a bucket for a few seconds to see whether pressure is normal.
Pull the machine forward gently and look for a kink, twist or trapped section in the inlet hose.
Turn the tap off, unscrew the hose at the tap end and rinse the small mesh filter inside, then reconnect it hand-tight.
Switch off at the wall for a minute, then power up and restart a short cycle.

This sometimes clears with those checks. If it comes back, it needs looking at properly.

How much does it cost to repair Flavel H06?

£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 H06?

This sometimes clears with the checks above. If it comes back, it needs looking at properly. 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.

Flavel H06 error — washing machine