One of the most common Hotpoint faults. Usually a blocked pump filter, failed drain pump, or blocked drain hose. Check and clean the filter first — it's accessible without an engineer and may save you a call-out.

Clean filter first — may save a call-out

Door interlock fault — machine won't start or stops mid-cycle with the door locked. A common wear item on Hotpoint and Indesit machines. Door interlocks are carried as standard and most are straightforward to replace.

Interlocks carried as standard

Heating element failure — machine runs normally but water isn't heating, leaving clothes not properly cleaned. Can also trip the RCD. Common in hard water areas where limescale damages the element over time. Elements carried as standard.

Elements carried as standard

F01 indicates a motor triac fault on the main board — the board has failed and needs replacing. Not the most common fault but one we see regularly on Hotpoint machines. Board replacement is the usual outcome once properly diagnosed.

Board replacement required

Common on older Hotpoint and Indesit machines. The machine may struggle to spin, spin intermittently, or stop altogether — often with no error code displayed. Brushes are a straightforward and inexpensive fix. Carried as standard.

Brushes carried as standard

A rumbling noise during spin is usually worn drum bearings — a fault we see regularly on Hotpoint machines, particularly on larger capacity models. Bearing replacement is a significant repair and the economics depend on the age and condition of the machine. We'll always give you an honest assessment.

Honest advice — read our repair vs replace guide

Water leaking from or around the detergent dispenser is a fault we see regularly on Hotpoint machines. The dispenser housing or connecting hose can crack or fail over time, allowing water to escape during the wash cycle. Replacement parts are available and the repair is straightforward.

Parts available — straightforward repair