Indesit F08 washer dryer: 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 F08 actually means

The machine has given up on heating the water — the control board either can't get the wash heater to work or can't see the water temperature rising when the heater should be on.

During the heating part of a wash, the board switches the element on and watches the temperature sensor to confirm the water is warming up. If nothing happens, or if the board can't operate the heater relay properly, it halts and shows this code. Owners usually notice the cycle stopping partway through, or clothes coming out washed in cold water with the drum still full.

What F08 looks like on a Indesit washer dryer

Most people find this page having searched for what the machine is doing rather than the code itself. On a Indesit washer dryer, F08 usually shows up as one or more of these:

Not drying
Blowing cold air
Clothes still damp at the end
Takes hours to dry
No function at all
Dead — nothing lights up
Lights flashing and nothing happening
Programme won't start

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 wash heating element (the most common finding by far)
Faulty NTC temperature sensor, so the board never sees the water get warm
Heater relay on the main control board gone bad
Damaged or corroded wiring between the board and the element

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 back on and try a fresh cycle — occasionally the code is a one-off and won't return
Note whether the fault appears during the wash or the drying part of the cycle, and roughly how far in — that saves an engineer time

Common questions about Indesit F08

What does F08 mean on a Indesit washer dryer?

The machine has given up on heating the water — the control board either can't get the wash heater to work or can't see the water temperature rising when the heater should be on. During the heating part of a wash, the board switches the element on and watches the temperature sensor to confirm the water is warming up. If nothing happens, or if the board can't operate the heater relay properly, it halts and shows this code. Owners usually notice the cycle stopping partway through, or clothes coming out washed in cold water with the drum still full.

Can I fix Indesit F08 myself?

There are 2 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Turn the machine off at the wall for a minute, then back on and try a fresh cycle — occasionally the code is a one-off and won't return.
Note whether the fault appears during the wash or the drying part of the cycle, and roughly how far in — that saves an engineer time.

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

How much does it cost to repair Indesit F08?

£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 F08?

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 washer dryer 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.

Indesit F08 error — washer dryer