Hoover E09 — Triac fault on control board

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WASHING MACHINES FAULT CODE · HOOVER

E09

TRIAC FAULT ON CONTROL BOARD

What code E09 means on a Hoover washing machines, what causes it, and which part to check first.

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In short

Hoover E09 means: Triac fault on control board. The documented cause is: Failed triac component on the main PCB. May cause the machine to trip the RCD.

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What E09 means

Triac fault on control board

WHAT YOU SEE ON THE APPLIANCE

The display shows E09 and the machine stops until the fault is cleared.

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What the technical documentation says

Causes documented in the technical source published by whitegoodshelp.co.uk

DOCUMENTED CAUSE OR CHECK
Failed triac component on the main PCB. May cause the machine to trip the RCD
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Replacement parts

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Tools you'll need

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Before you open anything

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Unplug the machine and close the water tap before removing any panel. Water and mains electricity sit centimetres apart inside a washing machine. If the drum still holds water, drain it from the filter first — it can be scalding.

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What to check, in order

From the quickest check to the one that needs a technician.

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Unplug the machine and close the water tap.
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Clear the pump filter at the bottom — it is the single most common cause and takes two minutes.
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Check the drain hose is not kinked, crushed or higher than 1 metre.
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Check the door seal and that the door closes with a click.
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If the fault returns, the part named above needs testing with a multimeter.
Appliance technician checking wiring and connections with a multimeter
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Frequently asked questions

What does E09 mean on a Hoover?

Triac fault on control board The documented cause is: Failed triac component on the main PCB. May cause the machine to trip the RCD.

Can I fix E09 myself?

It depends on the part involved: Failed triac component on the main PCB. May cause the machine to trip the RCD. Clearing a filter or straightening a hose is within reach of anyone; anything behind a panel means mains electricity and water together — that is a job for a technician.

Does Hoover use other codes on this appliance?

Yes: we document 22 other codes for Hoover on this washing machines. They are listed at the bottom of this page, each with its own meaning.

Does the same code mean the same thing on other brands?

Often not. The same two characters can point to completely different faults depending on the manufacturer — always check the page for your own brand.

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Other Hoover codes

E00
Control module fault EEPROM or main PCB error
E01
Door lock fault machine not detecting the door is…
E02
Fill fault machine not filling within the expected time
E03
Drain fault machine not draining within the expected time
E04
NTC temperature sensor fault
E05
Heating fault element or relay
E06
Motor tachometer / speed sensor fault
E07
Door lock fault (some newer models) or motor triac fault…
Written by TroubleAtlas Technical Team · Last verified: · How we verify — methodology · Sources: whitegoodshelp.co.uk
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