Indesit washing machine F01 error code
What F01 means on an Indesit washing machine
Motor or motor control fault, such as a motor short.
Meaning checked by NAC's engineers, 9 November 2026.
What our engineers say
When an Indesit washing machine shows this code, it is pointing to a fault with the motor or with the part that controls the motor, such as a short in the motor itself. You may notice that the machine will not spin, or that it will not start a cycle at all.
Engineers sometimes find that the trouble lies with a heating element that has failed, with the machine running part of the way through a wash before the code appears.
An engineer will typically check the heating element and look over the control board for any signs of damage. Where the heating element has failed, it is replaced, and the machine is then tested to make sure the water heats properly and every function works as it should. If the door seal is found to be discoloured, the engineer may replace that at the same time. The parts may need to be ordered, so the repair is sometimes finished at a second visit.
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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