Appliance Fault Codes

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

Hoover tumble-dryer X1 error code

X1 means drying temperature sensor. The drum temperature sensor is out of range, so the dryer stops heating and aborts the program..

Often fixable at home · Fault type: Electrical/hardware

Safe checks, in order of likelihood

  1. Clean the lint filter and condenser — overheating trips this code.
  2. Power-cycle at the wall for 10 minutes.
  3. If X1 returns, the sensor is the prime suspect.

Call a professional when…

Reset and clean first; then the NTC sensor is replaced. If the code returns after these checks, book a qualified engineer.

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