What F05 actually means
The washing machine's control board has flagged a fault it can't work around, and has stopped the programme mid-cycle.
Hisense group F05 with F04, F06, F07, F23 and F02/F24 as an electronic module fault, which can also be triggered by too much water in the drum or excessive foam. The machine halts the cycle rather than carry on, because it can no longer trust the readings it's getting. It usually needs the control electronics looked at, though a heavy dose of detergent can bring it on.
What F05 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, F05 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
- Overfilling, or won't stop filling
- Stops with water still inside
- Fills and drains over and over
- 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
- Too much detergent, causing excess foam
- A fault in the main control board or its wiring connections
- A water level sensor giving false readings
- Water sitting in the drum because it hasn't drained properly
- A one-off electrical glitch or power interruption
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 short cycle
- If there's foam visible in the drum, run a rinse and spin with no detergent to clear it
- Use less detergent next time — a full scoop in a soft water area is usually too much
- Check the drain hose isn't kinked or pushed too far into the standpipe
- Clean the pump filter at the bottom front of the machine (have a towel and shallow tray ready for the water)
Which Hisense models show F05
F05 means the same thing on all 12 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 · WF1I1142BWL · WFHV8012S · WFPV6012EM · WFPV7012EM · WFPV8012EM · WFPV8012EMS · WFPV9014EM · WFPV9014EMT · WFVB6010EM
Common questions about Hisense F05
What does F05 mean on a Hisense washing machine?
The washing machine's control board has flagged a fault it can't work around, and has stopped the programme mid-cycle. Hisense group F05 with F04, F06, F07, F23 and F02/F24 as an electronic module fault, which can also be triggered by too much water in the drum or excessive foam. The machine halts the cycle rather than carry on, because it can no longer trust the readings it's getting. It usually needs the control electronics looked at, though a heavy dose of detergent can bring it on.
Can I fix Hisense F05 myself?
There are 5 checks you can safely do yourself first.
- Turn the machine off at the wall for a minute, then switch back on and try a short cycle.
- If there's foam visible in the drum, run a rinse and spin with no detergent to clear it.
- Use less detergent next time — a full scoop in a soft water area is usually too much.
- Check the drain hose isn't kinked or pushed too far into the standpipe.
- Clean the pump filter at the bottom front of the machine (have a towel and shallow tray ready for the water).
This one usually needs an engineer once you have tried them.
How much does it cost to repair Hisense F05?
£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 F05?
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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What this looks like when it happens
- washing machine not draining
- washing machine making a loud noise
- washing machine will not turn on
- washing machine beeping or bleeping