AEG washing machine: error E13
Code E13 on a AEG washing machine display means: water leak detected (Aqua Control system).
- Meaning
- Water leak detected (Aqua Control system)
- Check first
- Check that the drain pump filter is screwed in tight and that the hoses and door seal are not leaking.
- Repair shop
- 140–440 zł
Most common causes
- Water in the washing machine base
- Leaking hose or drain pump filter
- Too much foam
What you can check yourself
Turn off the water and unplug the washing machine.
Check that the drain pump filter is screwed in tight and that the hoses and door seal are not leaking.
Don't use too much detergent. Excess foam also causes this error.
Wait until the base dries, then run a short program and watch where the water comes from.
- the error keeps coming back after these checks,
- water is leaking or you smell burning,
- the appliance trips the circuit breaker.
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What does error E13 mean on a AEG washing machine?
Code E13 means: water leak detected (Aqua Control system). The most common causes: water in the washing machine base, leaking hose or drain pump filter, too much foam.
Can I keep using the washing machine with error E13?
If the error goes away after the checks above, yes. If it keeps coming back, water leaks, you smell burning or the breaker trips, stop using it and call a repair service.
Other codes: AEG washing machine
- E10 / E11water filling problem
- E20 / E21water draining problem
- E30water level sensor fault
- E40door lock problem
- E50motor fault
- E60water heating problem
- EF0leak, excess foam or unbalanced laundry
- EH0power supply problem
- E31water level sensor fault
- E33the water level protection was triggered
- E35too much water in the washing machine
- E41 / E42door is not closed properly
A code can mean different things on different models and years. Always check the manual or the manufacturer's support page too. Repair prices are approximate, for repair shops in Poland.