Washing Machine
E110
The E110 error code on a Grundig washing machine indicates a water heating fault — the appliance has detected that the water is not reaching the required temperature within the expected time. It’s a moderately serious fault that will stop your machine completing cycles, but it’s often fixable without a costly call-out.
What does this error mean?
E110 tells you the washing machine’s control board has monitored the water temperature during a cycle and found it’s either not heating at all or heating too slowly. The machine uses a temperature sensor (NTC thermistor) to track water heat, and if the reading falls outside expected parameters, E110 is triggered. This protects your laundry from being washed in cold water and prevents the heating element from running indefinitely.
Est. repair cost
£100–£180 professional repair (element or thermistor + labour); £10–£25 DIY part if replacing the NTC thermistor yourself
🔍 Likely causes
🛠️ Step-by-step fix
Reset the machine: Switch it off at the plug, wait 5 minutes, then power back on and restart a cycle. A temporary sensor glitch can trigger E110 and a reset clears it.
Check your household electrics: Make sure the socket is delivering full power — test with another appliance. Also check your fuse box for any tripped RCD or circuit breaker and reset if needed.
Run a hot maintenance wash: Select a 90°C empty drum cycle with a washing machine cleaner or white vinegar. This can dissolve limescale from the element and clear a borderline E110 fault.
Inspect and clean the filter: A blocked pump filter can cause the machine to overheat or behave erratically. Unscrew the filter at the bottom front of the machine, drain any water, remove debris, and refit securely.
Test the NTC thermistor (confident DIYers only): Disconnect the machine from the mains. Remove the back panel to locate the thermistor on the drum casing. Use a multimeter to check resistance — a healthy NTC should read approximately 10kΩ at 25°C. A wildly different reading means it needs replacing; a compatible Grundig NTC costs around £10–£20 online.
Do NOT attempt to replace the heating element yourself unless you are confident with appliance electrics — incorrect reassembly near live components is a shock risk. At this point, call a qualified appliance engineer.
📞 When to call a professional
If the error persists after a reset, a maintenance wash, and a filter clean, the fault is almost certainly the heating element, thermistor, or wiring — and a professional engineer should take over. Tell them: ‘My Grundig washing machine is showing error code E110 — I suspect a heating element or NTC thermistor fault.’ This saves diagnostic time and reduces your call-out cost.
⚖️ Repair or replace?
A professional repair for an E110 fault — typically a new heating element or thermistor fitted by an engineer — costs around £100–£180 in the UK including parts and labour. If your Grundig machine is under 5 years old, repair is nearly always worth it. If it’s 8 years or older and has had previous faults, a new mid-range washing machine (£350–£500) may be the more cost-effective long-term choice.