Candy washing machine E08 error code
What E08 means on a Candy washing machine
Motor or motor drive fault, often worn carbon brushes.
Meaning checked by NAC's engineers, 9 November 2026.
What our engineers say
On a Candy washing machine, the E08 code points to a fault with the motor or the part that drives it, and it is often down to worn carbon brushes. You will usually notice that the drum is not spinning, or that the machine will not start a cycle.
Engineers sometimes find that the carbon brushes on the motor have worn too short to make proper contact, so the drum stops turning or will not reach full speed. They also sometimes find a brush that has stuck or sits out of line, and now and then they find wear elsewhere in the drive, such as a stretched drive belt or a worn drum pulley.
An engineer will usually run a drain and spin cycle to see the fault, carry out electrical safety checks, check the drum, and then take out the motor to inspect the brushes. The usual fix is to fit a new set of carbon brushes, or to refit a brush that has stuck, before testing the machine on a full spin. If the right brushes are not on the van, they are ordered and fitted at a second visit. New brushes can sound noisy for a short while as they bed in.
Written by our engineers from NAC's own jobs.
Faults this code turns up with
What our engineers found and fixed for each, from NAC's own repair records.
What we fixed. We'll add what our engineers found, the parts they fitted and what customers typically paid once enough of these repairs are confirmed. How we work out our figures.
Before you check anything yourself
- Switch the washing machine off and unplug it, or turn it off at the isolator switch, before you touch anything. Our guide to safely isolating an appliance walks you through it.
- An error code tells you where to look, not that it's safe to take the washing machine apart. Don't remove panels or covers to get at the parts it points to: that's an engineer's job.
- If it involves the mains supply, sealed parts, or you're not confident at any point, stop and book a qualified engineer rather than risk injury or further damage.
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