Error h20 in the Ariston washing machine

In modern washing machines “Ariston” and “Indesit” there is a special function due to which error codes are displayed in case of malfunctions or breakdowns. If you understand the code that the device issues, you can repair it yourself, and if you do not have enough knowledge and skills to work with household appliances - contact the master and immediately explain the essence of the problem to him. What the h20 error means in the Ariston and Indesit washing machine, you will learn from this article.

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Symptoms of Error H20

Error h20 washing machine "Ariston" or "Indesit" appears most often. It appears about five minutes after the wash begins. Moreover, the program can be any.

At the same time, the washing machine:

• Does not collect fluid at all;
• Gets liquid in a small amount, which will not be enough for washing;
• Too much water is being collected;
• The fluid is constantly being collected and drained;
• In some cases, the machine may stop during rinsing, while spinning does not occur.

Important! Perhaps the chaotic appearance and disappearance of the h20 error on different programs. But if you separately run the drain or spin, they will work as expected, without failures.

If error h20 in the Indesit or Ariston washing machine appears first, and after it another code is displayed, most likely the cause of the malfunction is the second error.

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Causes of Error H20

This code indicates that the washing machine fails to collect the amount of water needed for the washing process for a certain period of time.

There are several main reasons:

• Perhaps the tap is blocked or there is simply no water in the water supply or not enough pressure. Experts note that most owners of washing machines do not check for tap water. There may be another problem - the hose angle is not observed. To verify or exclude it, refer towashing machine installation rules.
• It is necessary to clean the coarse mesh installed before the filling valve. To do this, the inlet hose is unscrewed, then, using pliers, the mesh is carefully removed and washed under running water.

Important! You can also soak the filter for a quarter of an hour in a container with a solution of citric acid, thus not only garbage, but also lime deposits will be removed. You can go a more thorough way and complete all the cleaning procedures described in the article aboutwashing machine prevention.

• A malfunction may lie in the filling valve itself.
• It is necessary to check the drain hose extending from the bottom of the Indesit machine. In the washing machine, error h20 occurs when both the hose and the place where it enters the sewer are located not far from the floor. Recalling the principle of communicating vessels, it is easy to understand why the flooded water immediately flows into the sewer. To fix this problem, it is enough to fix the hose to the fixtures specially designed for this purpose from the back of the device. The highest point of the hose must be placed practically on top of the machine.

Important! If the drain hose is not long enough for such a fastener, it can be increased. To do this, you need another hose, adapter and two clamps. To do everything right, focus on the more detailed instructions provided by our specialists regarding the arrangementdraining water into the sewer.

• The simultaneous activation of the filling valve and the drain pump is also possible due to malfunctions of the electronic control module.
• The cause may be a clogged pump filter.
• It is necessary to change or clean the nozzle.
• There is a foreign object in the drain hose.
• Small foreign objects may be in the pump itself.
• A blockage formed in the sewer or siphon.

Important! To deal with cleaning the filter system and water pipes of the washer, use our recommendations from the article "Hose for a washing machine".

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If the h20 error occurs, you should not panic. It can be a normal malfunction, which disappears after turning the machine off and on. Most of the problems associated with this code are minor. Some problems can be fixed by yourself, for example, clean the filter or attach the inlet hose. But in some cases, when you need a more serious part, such as a control module, you should still turn to specialists.