Fisher & Paykel Appliance Repair Services

ASKO appliances , particularly dishwashers, washers, and dryers, are renowned for their premium European engineering, compact designs, and advanced sensor-driven systems. However, their reliance on intricate electronics and tight internal layouts makes them prone to specific failures. Dishwashers frequently encounter error codes like F11 (drain pump failure due to clogs or motor wear), F52 (inlet valve obstruction from mineral buildup), or F40 (communication loss between the user interface and main board caused by loose wiring or board corrosion). These issues are exacerbated by ASKO’s space-efficient builds, where components like drain pumps and valves are harder to access for maintenance. Similarly, washers often stall mid-cycle or fail to spin due to a failed Hall sensor (which tracks motor speed), a faulty pressure switch (misreading water levels), or corroded wire harnesses at the motor—common in humid NYC environments.

Dryers exhibit unique problems tied to their sensor-heavy logic boards: no heat scenarios often stem from a blown thermal fuse (triggered by overheating) or a failed NTC sensor (disrupting temperature feedback to the control board). Mid-cycle shutdowns typically point to a relay board failure , which interrupts power to the heating element. Other recurring issues include doors that won’t unlock post-cycle (due to a jammed door lock mechanism or logic board errors) and “OVERFLOW”/“DRAINING” errors caused by a stuck float switch or a shorted water level sensor . Surge-related damage, such as fried EMI filters or input capacitor failures on control boards, can render entire units unresponsive—a risk in older NYC buildings with unstable power grids. Washer error codes “ERR4” or “ERR5” specifically indicate motor drive faults (damaged rotor magnets) or tachometer signal loss (broken speed feedback loops), requiring specialized diagnostics. Due to ASKO’s proprietary parts and complex systems, repairs often demand technicians trained in European appliance diagnostics, as generic fixes risk compounding issues.

Most products include detailed error codes accessible via button sequences. Common repairs require interpreting fault codes (e.g., F1 = flood sensor, F2 = inlet timeout), checking thermistor resistance, relay/triac output testing, and UI ribbon diagnostics. We service Fisher & Paykel systems using component-level diagnostics: testing stator feedback, replacing low-voltage caps, and tracing control board faults across modular components.