Indesit Washer Dryer: all lights flashing
What is this symptom?
Experiencing all lights flashing on your Indesit Washer Dryer? This indicates a general fault, often leaving the machine stuck mid-cycle or preventing it from starting altogether. Common causes include drainage issues, door lock failures, control board faults, or an unbalanced load. Understanding these symptoms can help you troubleshoot effectively.
Important Tips for Indesit Models
- Indesit machines often use LED combinations to indicate specific error codes; sometimes all lights flash when code not recognized or general fault exists.
Possible Causes
Drainage failure / blocked drain pump or filter
How to Identify: Machine stops mid‑cycle and flashes lights; water remains in drum; drain pump filter obstructed or hose kinked.
Part: Drain pump, pump filter, drain hose
Door lock or interlock failure
How to Identify: Lights flash at start and machine fails to lock door; wash won’t start; audible click might be absent when door closes.
Part: Door lock assembly / interlock switch
Control board (electronic PCB) fault
How to Identify: Lights flash erratically regardless of load, resetting power does not help; visible capacitor failure in some community cases.
Part: Control board electronics (PCB)
Unbalanced or excessive load
How to Identify: Flashing occurs at spin; heavy or uneven load present; redistributing clothes sometimes clears fault.
Part: Load distribution / drum sensor
DIY Solutions
Clean drain pump filter and check drain hose
- Turn off and unplug the machine.
- Locate and open the drain pump access panel (bottom front).
- Place towel/bin; unscrew pump filter cap and remove debris.
- Inspect drain hose for kinks or obstructions and clear if needed.
- Replace filter and run a short drain/spin cycle to test.
Redistribute laundry to balance load
- Stop machine and open door once safe.
- Redistribute clothes evenly around drum.
- Remove some items if overloaded.
- Restart cycle.
Power reset of control board
- Unplug washer dryer from power outlet.
- Wait 1–2 minutes.
- Plug back in and attempt to start cycle.
Next step
Choose the next step for all lights flashing
Confirm the diagnosis before ordering. An error code can identify the system involved, but it does not prove that a specific part has failed.
Most relevant component to inspect
Drain Hose
Carries waste water from the drain pump to your home's standpipe or sink drain.
- Typical part-only price
- $15 - $30
- DIY difficulty
- Easy
- Estimated time
- 15-30 mins
Where can I find the model number?
Check the rating label around the door, lid, frame, rear panel, or inside the appliance cabinet. Use the complete model number, including suffixes.
Verify the complete model and part number on the retailer's compatibility page before ordering.
Other parts options
Check related components first; use model search as a fallback.
Drain Pump
Pumps waste water out of the appliance during the drain cycle.
Door Lock Assembly
Secures the door shut during operation for safety and signals the control board to run.
Main Control Board
The central brain of the appliance that controls all components, cycles, and timings.
Model-compatible Washer Dryer parts
Enter the complete model number to browse compatible replacement parts. This is a model-based parts search, not a diagnosis that a specific component failed.
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Optional routine care
Maintenance supplies
These products support cleaning or routine upkeep. They are separate from the possible repair components above and are not claimed to fix this error code or symptom.
Dryer Vent Cleaning Kit
Helps remove routine lint buildup from an accessible dryer vent path. It does not diagnose or repair an E-code or failed component.
Lint Trap Cleaning Brush
A narrow brush for routine cleaning around an accessible lint screen and housing.
Dryer Vent Hose Kit
A replacement exhaust duct option for visibly crushed or damaged external venting. Check diameter, length, local code, and installation clearance.
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Professional Repairs
Replace drain pump or hose
Replace door lock / interlock assembly
Control board repair or replacement
When to Call a Professional
Preventive Maintenance
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Clean pump filter: Drainage obstructions and flash errors due to blocked pump
Frequency: every 3 months -
Avoid overloading: Unbalanced load faults and vibration triggers
Frequency: each use
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my Indesit Washer Dryer all lights flashing?
How do I fix Indesit Washer Dryer all lights flashing myself?
How much does it cost to fix all lights flashing?
When should I call a technician for all lights flashing?
References & Sources
Community Analytical Insights
Guidance from available sources; statistical claims are shown only for samples of at least 10 discussions
Common Issues Reported by Users
- Power supply issues (e.g., loose plug, tripped circuit breaker)
- Faulty door latch or door lock mechanism preventing operation
- Control board malfunction or software glitch causing system error
User Suggested Solutions
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Check the power supply: Ensure the washer dryer is plugged in securely and check the circuit breaker. Reset if necessary.
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Inspect the door latch: Open and close the door firmly to ensure it latches correctly. If it appears damaged, replace it.
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Reset the control board: Unplug the washer dryer for 10 minutes, then plug it back in to reset the system.
Limited-source guidance; percentages and success-rate claims are not shown
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Sources
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