What F01 actually means
The machine isn't getting enough water in the time it expects, so it has stopped the cycle.
F01 is a water inflow fault. The washer starts filling and monitors the water level; if it doesn't reach the level needed within the expected time, it halts the programme rather than running the drum dry. Nine times out of ten it's a supply problem rather than a fault inside the machine.
What F01 looks like on a Hisense washing machine
Most people find this page having searched for what the machine is doing rather than the code itself. On a Hisense washing machine, F01 usually shows up as one or more of these:
- Not filling with water
- No water going in
- Takes for ever to fill
- Stops right at the start of the cycle
- Overfilling, or won't stop filling
- Stops with water still inside
- Fills and drains over and over
- F01 flashing on the display
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 behind the machine turned off or only part open
- Kinked or trapped water inlet hose
- Blocked filter net where the hose screws onto the tap or machine
- Low mains water pressure, or the supply frozen in cold weather
- Faulty water inlet valve or pressure sensor inside the machine
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 tap feeding the machine is fully open and water is flowing elsewhere in the house
- Look along the fill hose for kinks or crushing where the machine has been pushed back
- In cold weather, let a frozen supply pipe thaw naturally before trying again
- Press Start/Pause to restart once you've sorted the supply
- Turn the machine off at the wall for a minute, then power up and run a short cycle
Which Hisense models show F01
F01 means the same thing on all 28 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.
W812PVM · W812PVS · W914PVM · WDQR1014EVAJM · WDQR1014EVAJMT · WDQY901418VJM · WF1I1142BWL · WFHV8012S · WFPV6012EM · WFPV7012EM · WFPV8012EM · WFPV8012EMS · WFPV9014EM · WFPV9014EMT · WFQA1014EVJMT · WFQA1214EVJMT · WFQA8014EVJM · WFQE6012EVM · WFQE7014EVM · WFQP6012EVM · WFQY1014EVJM · WFQY1014EVJMT · WFQY801418VJM · WFQY8014EVJM · WFQY9014EVJM · WFQY9014EVJMT · WFVB6010EM · WFVC6010E
Common questions about Hisense F01
What does F01 mean on a Hisense washing machine?
The machine isn't getting enough water in the time it expects, so it has stopped the cycle. F01 is a water inflow fault. The washer starts filling and monitors the water level; if it doesn't reach the level needed within the expected time, it halts the programme rather than running the drum dry. Nine times out of ten it's a supply problem rather than a fault inside the machine.
Can I fix Hisense F01 myself?
There are 5 checks you can safely do yourself first.
- Check the tap feeding the machine is fully open and water is flowing elsewhere in the house.
- Look along the fill hose for kinks or crushing where the machine has been pushed back.
- In cold weather, let a frozen supply pipe thaw naturally before trying again.
- Press Start/Pause to restart once you've sorted the supply.
- Turn the machine off at the wall for a minute, then power up and run 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 Hisense F01?
£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 F01?
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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What this looks like when it happens
- washing machine making a loud noise
- washing machine door will not open
- washing machine will not turn on
- washing machine not filling with water