Haden E05 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 E05 actually means

The drum motor isn't running as the control board expects, so the machine has stopped rather than carry on with the wash.

On this Haden the control board watches the motor and its speed feedback. If the drum doesn't turn, or doesn't reach the speed being asked for — most often when it tries to step up to spin — the board shuts the cycle down and shows this code. You'll usually find the machine sitting with water still in it and a drum that won't move.

What E05 looks like on a Haden washing machine

Most people find this page having searched for what the machine is doing rather than the code itself. On a Haden washing machine, E05 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
Drum not turning
Won't spin
Hums or buzzes but nothing moves
Turns one way only

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 loose or corroded plug on the motor wiring
Worn motor brushes or a failing motor
A speed sensor that isn't reporting back to the board
Something jamming the drum, such as a coin or wire from a bra between drum and tub
A fault on the main control board's motor drive

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 try a rinse and spin — a one-off electrical glitch will clear
Take the washing out and turn the drum by hand: if it's stiff, grinds or won't move, something is jammed and it needs looking at
Check the load wasn't heavily overloaded, which can stall the drum on start-up
If there's water sitting in the drum, run a drain or spin-only programme first so the machine isn't left full

Common questions about Haden E05

What does E05 mean on a Haden washing machine?

The drum motor isn't running as the control board expects, so the machine has stopped rather than carry on with the wash. On this Haden the control board watches the motor and its speed feedback. If the drum doesn't turn, or doesn't reach the speed being asked for — most often when it tries to step up to spin — the board shuts the cycle down and shows this code. You'll usually find the machine sitting with water still in it and a drum that won't move.

Can I fix Haden E05 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 try a rinse and spin — a one-off electrical glitch will clear.
Take the washing out and turn the drum by hand: if it's stiff, grinds or won't move, something is jammed and it needs looking at.
Check the load wasn't heavily overloaded, which can stall the drum on start-up.
If there's water sitting in the drum, run a drain or spin-only programme first so the machine isn't left full.

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

How much does it cost to repair Haden E05?

£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 E05?

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.

Haden E05 error — washing machine