Indesit Washer — Error Code F05 (UK)

Q: How do I fix the F05 error on a Indesit 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 Indesit appliance Washer market UK component drain pump category drainage severity stop failure

ApplianceDB ranks 2 repairs for this code, led by “Clear the pump filter and drain hose”. That top fix is a moderate-difficulty DIY job, involving the drain pump. Severity is classified as stop failure — the appliance halts until the fault clears. 1 OEM replacement part is documented for the repairs on this page, including Washing Machine Drain Pump.

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.

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