Sharp E10 washing machine: 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 E10 actually means

The machine can't get a sensible reading from the sensor that tells it how much water is in the drum, so it has stopped rather than risk overfilling or running dry.

E10 is the pressure sensor (EPS) fault on these Sharp/Vestel-built machines. During its self-check the control board looks for a signal from that sensor in a set range; if the reading is wrong or missing altogether, the machine flags E10 and abandons the cycle. It's usually the sensor itself, its little air hose, or the wiring connection to it \u2014 not something the wash programme can work around.

What E10 looks like on a Sharp washing machine

Most people find this page having searched for what the machine is doing rather than the code itself. On a Sharp washing machine, E10 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
Not filling with water
No water going in
Takes for ever to fill
Stops right at the start of the cycle

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

Pressure sensor has failed or drifted out of range
The thin air hose to the sensor is blocked, split or has come off
Loose or corroded plug at the sensor
Sludge or detergent residue blocking the pressure chamber at the tub
Control board fault or damage from damp/very cold conditions

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 \u2014 occasionally clears a one-off glitch
Check the machine isn't standing somewhere very cold or damp, such as an unheated garage; let it warm to room temperature before trying again
Clean out the pump filter at the bottom front and make sure the drain hose isn't kinked, so no water is trapped in the drum

Which Sharp models show E10

E10 means the same thing on all 6 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.

ES-FA6102W2-EN · ES-FA6122W2-EN · ES-FB7124W2-EN · ES-FB7144W3-EN · ES-FC8144W3-EN · ES-GFD9144W3-EN

Common questions about Sharp E10

What does E10 mean on a Sharp washing machine?

The machine can't get a sensible reading from the sensor that tells it how much water is in the drum, so it has stopped rather than risk overfilling or running dry. E10 is the pressure sensor (EPS) fault on these Sharp/Vestel-built machines. During its self-check the control board looks for a signal from that sensor in a set range; if the reading is wrong or missing altogether, the machine flags E10 and abandons the cycle. It's usually the sensor itself, its little air hose, or the wiring connection to it \u2014 not something the wash programme can work around.

Can I fix Sharp E10 myself?

There are 3 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 \u2014 occasionally clears a one-off glitch.
Check the machine isn't standing somewhere very cold or damp, such as an unheated garage; let it warm to room temperature before trying again.
Clean out the pump filter at the bottom front and make sure the drain hose isn't kinked, so no water is trapped in the drum.

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

How much does it cost to repair Sharp E10?

£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 E10?

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.

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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.

Sharp E10 error — washing machine