What E08 actually means
The control board has lost proper control of the drum motor — the switching device on the board that feeds power to the motor has failed, so the machine stops rather than risk running the motor unchecked.
On these Montpellier washer dryers E08 is logged as a motor triac fault. The triac is the electronic switch on the main control board that turns the motor's power on and off; when the board sees that switch not behaving as commanded — stuck on, not conducting, or reporting nothing — it halts the programme. Typically the drum stops turning or refuses to start at all, and in some cases the motor may briefly run when it shouldn't, which is why the machine shuts down.
What E08 looks like on a Montpellier washer dryer
Most people find this page having searched for what the machine is doing rather than the code itself. On a Montpellier washer dryer, E08 usually shows up as one or more of these:
- Not drying
- Blowing cold air
- Clothes still damp at the end
- Takes hours to dry
- 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
- Failed triac on the main control board (the usual finding)
- Wider damage to the control board, often after a mains surge or a wet leak onto the board
- A short or fault in the motor itself pulling the triac down with it
- Loose or heat-damaged motor wiring connections at the board
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 socket, leave it for a minute, then power up and try a short programme — this clears a one-off glitch and nothing more
- Make sure the machine isn't jammed with an overloaded, tightly packed drum, which strains the motor circuit
- If the fault only appeared after a power cut or a trip at the fuse board, mention that when you book the repair — it points straight at the control board
Which Montpellier models show E08
E08 means the same thing on all 7 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.
MWD7512K · MWD7512LS · MWD7512P · MWD7512S · MWD7515K · MWD7515S · MWD7515W
Common questions about Montpellier E08
What does E08 mean on a Montpellier washer dryer?
The control board has lost proper control of the drum motor — the switching device on the board that feeds power to the motor has failed, so the machine stops rather than risk running the motor unchecked. On these Montpellier washer dryers E08 is logged as a motor triac fault. The triac is the electronic switch on the main control board that turns the motor's power on and off; when the board sees that switch not behaving as commanded — stuck on, not conducting, or reporting nothing — it halts the programme. Typically the drum stops turning or refuses to start at all, and in some cases the motor may briefly run when it shouldn't, which is why the machine shuts down.
Can I fix Montpellier E08 myself?
There are 3 checks you can safely do yourself first.
- Turn the machine off at the wall socket, leave it for a minute, then power up and try a short programme — this clears a one-off glitch and nothing more.
- Make sure the machine isn't jammed with an overloaded, tightly packed drum, which strains the motor circuit.
- If the fault only appeared after a power cut or a trip at the fuse board, mention that when you book the repair — it points straight at the control board.
This one usually needs an engineer once you have tried them.
How much does it cost to repair Montpellier E08?
£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 E08?
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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