Teknix E05 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 E05 actually means

The machine has decided there is too much water inside it and has shut the cycle down to stop it overflowing.

Teknix lists E05 on these washer dryers as a water protective level error — the control board believes the level in the drum has gone past the safe limit and cuts the cycle rather than carry on filling or heating. You'll usually find it stops mid-programme with an unusually full drum, and it may try to drain on its own. The advice for this one is to call for service rather than attempt a fix, which tells you it is normally an internal fault rather than something in the plumbing.

What E05 looks like on a Teknix washer dryer

Most people find this page having searched for what the machine is doing rather than the code itself. On a Teknix washer dryer, E05 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

A water inlet valve that keeps letting water through when it should be shut
A faulty water level (pressure) sensor giving the control board a false reading
A blocked or split pressure sensor hose inside the machine
A control board fault misreading the level
Water not draining away, so the level never drops back

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, to see whether the code clears on a fresh cycle
Clean out the pump filter at the bottom front and check nothing is trapped in it
Check the drain hose isn't kinked, crushed behind the machine or pushed too far down the standpipe
Turn the water off at the tap and see whether the drum keeps filling — if it does, leave the tap off and get it looked at

Which Teknix models show E05

E05 means the same thing on all 4 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.

TK3W1014XS · TK3W1014XW · TK3W814XS · TK3W814XW

Common questions about Teknix E05

What does E05 mean on a Teknix washer dryer?

The machine has decided there is too much water inside it and has shut the cycle down to stop it overflowing. Teknix lists E05 on these washer dryers as a water protective level error — the control board believes the level in the drum has gone past the safe limit and cuts the cycle rather than carry on filling or heating. You'll usually find it stops mid-programme with an unusually full drum, and it may try to drain on its own. The advice for this one is to call for service rather than attempt a fix, which tells you it is normally an internal fault rather than something in the plumbing.

Can I fix Teknix E05 myself?

There are 4 checks you can safely do yourself first.

Turn the machine off at the wall for a minute, then back on, to see whether the code clears on a fresh cycle.
Clean out the pump filter at the bottom front and check nothing is trapped in it.
Check the drain hose isn't kinked, crushed behind the machine or pushed too far down the standpipe.
Turn the water off at the tap and see whether the drum keeps filling — if it does, leave the tap off and get it looked at.

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

How much does it cost to repair Teknix E05?

£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 E05?

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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What this looks like when it happens

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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.

Teknix E05 error — washer dryer