Water Filling Error

What it means

This code shows on Hoover washing machines with a digital display when the fill time runs out before the water reaches the level the program needs. The machine stops, and the same number can mean something else on other brands. Some Hoover series use different codes, so check your manual before any repair.

Models covered: Hoover washing machines with a digital display; codes differ between some series, so confirm with the manual.

Related codes: E04E03

Symptoms4

• The machine starts, then stops with no visible water in the drum.
• The sound of incoming water is weak or intermittent.
• Detergent stays in the drawer after the program starts.
• The error often appears when water pressure is low.

Possible causes6

• Water tap partly closed.
• Low water pressure at home or a nearly empty tank.
• Mesh filter at the hose inlet blocked.
• Inlet hose folded or crushed behind the machine.
• Water inlet valve not opening.
• Water level sensor or its tube not working.

How to diagnose5

1. Make sure the water tank is full and the tap is fully open.
2. Unplug the machine and close the tap, then remove the inlet hose and rinse the mesh filter under water.
3. Refit the hose without kinks, open the tap and try a rinse program.
4. If water now flows better, the problem was the supply or filter.
5. If no water enters, the technician unplugs the machine and checks the inlet valve, then the level sensor.

How to fix5

1. Open the tap or fix the weak supply.
2. Rinse the mesh filter.
3. Re-route or replace the inlet hose.
4. Replace the water inlet valve.
5. Repair the level sensor or its tube, then run a full program.

Repair cost

In Saudi riyals; the highlighted part is the expected range for this fault.

Many cases are solved with no parts; the cost reaches the top when the inlet valve or sensor is replaced.

Prices are rough estimates including the part and the technician’s fee, and vary with brand, model and part source.
Prices last updated: September 2026

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