E16 Error Code on a Hoover Washing Machine - How to Fix
E16 Error Code on a Hoover Washing Machine - How to Fix
E16 Error Code on a Hoover Washing Machine - How to Fix Is your Hoover washing machine showing the E16 error code? Alongside this code, is your washing machine not heating up properly either? In this video, Mat shows you how to fix your Hoover washing machine if it’s displaying the error code E16.
When your Hoover washing machine displays the E16 error code, it means it is no longer able to heat the water inside the appliance. As such, the heater element is most likely faulty and will need to be replaced. Here, Mat runs you through the washing machine heating element replacement process step by step so you can get your appliance working properly once more.
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To replace the heating element, you will also need to know your appliance’s model number to ensure you buy the correct part for your particular model. Learn how to find your washing machine’s model number with the following video. • How to Find The Model Number on a Was…
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Want to skip straight to the information you need? Here’s what we talk about in each part of our video:
0:00 Introducing the video 0:39 Tools needed for the repair 1:04 How to access the washing machine heating element 1:23 How the remove the faulty heating element 2:13 Top tip on how to remove a stuck heating element 2:53 Suggested video: How to Find The Model Number on a Washing Machine 3:17 How to fit the new washing machine heating element 4:07 Suggested video: Important Safety Checks For Your Washing Machine
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7.616 -> Hi, I'm Mat
welcome to eSpares.
10.501 -> In this video, I'll be
showing you what to do
12.37 -> if your Hoover washing machine
is displaying the error code E16.
17.453 -> Now this error code indicates
that your washing machine
20.226 -> is not heating the water properly
inside the appliance.
24.28 -> Now this error code will usually show
at the end of a wash cycle.
29.035 -> Now this code means
30.253 -> that the heating element inside
has failed and it needs to be replaced.
34.971 -> Fortunately this is
a fairly easy fix.
37.981 -> Let's get started.
39.8 -> For this fix you'll need
a pair of water pump pliers
44.181 -> a seven mil socket
46.332 -> a 10 mil socket with a wrench
48.954 -> a pair of safety gloves just to protect you
from any sharp edges
53.347 -> and it's also a good idea
to use a towel
55.247 -> at the bottom of the machine
to catch any water.
58.664 -> Now safety first.
59.744 -> Always unplug an appliance
before carrying out any work.
64.774 -> To access the heating element
66.01 -> we need to remove
the back panel.
68.027 -> To do this we need to take off
these six screws
70.652 -> that hold it in place
using the seven mil socket.
83.933 -> Here we have
the heating element.
87.355 -> Now try to remove it by first
slackening off the 10 mil bolt
91.864 -> to the end of the thread
with your 10 mil nut runner.
95.484 -> Then take the connections
off the element.
115.85 -> I've just put a towel down
117.227 -> at the bottom of the machine
to catch any water
119.542 -> that may come out
from the element cavity.
122.455 -> Now grab your water pump pliers
125.764 -> get a hold of the earth tab
at the bottom
129.276 -> and then pull the element out.
134.077 -> If you find that the heating element
is stuck far within the machine
138.283 -> here's a top tip for you.
140.855 -> Try putting some boiling water
inside the drum
144.21 -> and then lean your machine back
onto a stable surface.
149.692 -> Now leave the machine for a few minutes
with the boiling water inside it.
153.6 -> Now this will soften
and loosen the seal.
156.864 -> Now upright your machine
once more.
159.732 -> Plug it in
put a drain cycle on
161.819 -> to take that water out.
163.733 -> Then unplug the machine
once more
166.202 -> and then try
and remove the element
168.052 -> you should find that it's a lot easier
to take out of the back of the machine.
173.257 -> Now that your old heating element
has been removed.
175.641 -> It's time to fit the new one.
178.306 -> Now we've put a link
in the description below
180.298 -> for brand new heating elements.
182.238 -> To find the correct one
for your machine
184.544 -> you're going to need
your make and model number.
187.265 -> Now if you're unsure of where
to find this information.
190.545 -> Check out our video here.
192.215 -> Which takes you through exactly
194.188 -> where to find the information
for your appliance.
197.851 -> Now you have the new heating element
for your machine.
201.213 -> Slide it into the cavity.
207.73 -> Before refitting
the electrical connections
214.877 -> and tightening the bolt
using your 10 mil socket.
225.086 -> Now that your new heating element
is securely fitted.
228.202 -> You can replace the back panel.
231.781 -> Now before you
refit the back panel
233.568 -> do make sure
that you have removed
235.614 -> the towel from inside
the washing machine.
247.024 -> So there we have it.
247.727 -> How to fix error code E16
on a Hoover washing machine.
252.62 -> While it's great to be able to fix faults
on your washing machine yourself.
256.265 -> It's also a good idea
258.019 -> to keep your machine safe
and secure in the first place.
261.714 -> Check out our video here
263.195 -> on important safety checks
on your washing machine
266.887 -> and of course while you're here don't forget
to subscribe to our channel.
