Appliance Fault Codes

What that error code means — and what you can safely check

Hotpoint tumble dryer F13 error code

F13 means dryer temperature sensing fault (washer dryers). A washer-dryer is not drying clothes — the drying temperature sensing circuit has a fault.

Often fixable at home · Fault type: Electrical/hardware

Safe checks, in order of likelihood

  1. Clean the lint filter and check the condenser unit.
  2. Reduce load size — heavy loads can trip temperature sensing.

Call a professional when…

If the code returns after these checks, book a qualified engineer.

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