New World E14 tumble 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 E14 actually means

The machine has flagged a problem with its Twinjet system and stopped the programme.

E14 is recorded as a Twinjet failure — the control board is not getting the response it expects from that part of the machine. Beyond the name of the fault, the fault we hold do not set out how the check is made or what conditions trigger it, so we are not going to speculate about the cause.

What E14 looks like on a New World tumble dryer

Most people find this page having searched for what the machine is doing rather than the code itself. On a New World tumble dryer, E14 usually shows up as one or more of these:

Machine door won't open
Door won't lock or click shut
Door lock light flashing
Door stuck shut with the load inside
Won't start even with the door closed
No function at all
Dead — nothing lights up
Lights flashing and nothing happening

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 fault in the Twinjet assembly itself
A loose or damaged connection between the control board and that part
A control board that is misreading the component

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 power it back up and start a cycle — one-off electronic glitches sometimes clear
Check the door shuts with a definite click, as an unlatched door can stop a programme before it properly starts

Which New World models show E14

E14 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.

NWDHT1014DG · NWDHT1014W · NWDHT714W · NWDHT814B · NWDHT814W · NWDHT914DG · NWDHT914W · NWDHTE1014X · NWDHTE714B · NWDHTE814B · NWDHTE914X · NWWMSAEINT814W

Common questions about New World E14

What does E14 mean on a New World tumble dryer?

The machine has flagged a problem with its Twinjet system and stopped the programme. E14 is recorded as a Twinjet failure — the control board is not getting the response it expects from that part of the machine. Beyond the name of the fault, the fault we hold do not set out how the check is made or what conditions trigger it, so we are not going to speculate about the cause.

Can I fix New World E14 myself?

There are 2 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Turn the machine off at the wall for a minute, then power it back up and start a cycle — one-off electronic glitches sometimes clear.
Check the door shuts with a definite click, as an unlatched door can stop a programme before it properly starts.

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

How much does it cost to repair New World E14?

£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 E14?

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 tumble 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.

New World E14 error — tumble dryer