Hotpoint Washer — Error Code F05 (UK)

Q: How do I fix the F05 error on a Hotpoint washer?

Try first: Clear the pump filter and drain hose. Unplug the machine, clear the pump filter and drain hose, and check the pressure-switch tube for blockage - the switch stuck on full is the usual cause.

The machine is unable to drain its waste water.

brand Hotpoint appliance Washer market UK component drain pump category drainage severity stop failure

Ranked repair steps

1. Clear the pump filter and drain hose

Unplug the machine, clear the pump filter and drain hose, and check the pressure-switch tube for blockage - the switch stuck on full is the usual cause.

moderate · basis: cost ascending

2. Replace the drain pump

If the drain path and pressure tube are clear and F05 returns, disconnect power and water and replace the drain pump.

advanced · basis: cost ascending · parts £19.49–£32.49 (2026)

Replacement part (exact OEM numbers)

C00119307 — Washing Machine Drain Pump · observed £19.49–£32.49 (2026)

Prices are dated retailer observations, never estimates. Verify model fitment before ordering.

Educational reference, not a substitute for the manufacturer's service manual. Disconnect power and water before servicing; gas, sealed-refrigerant, and high-voltage work is for qualified technicians only.

Provenance: facts re-derived from an disclosed repair reference — Whitegoods Help — Hotpoint Washing Machine Error Codes. Meanings and steps are original paraphrase; nothing is reproduced verbatim.

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