Fisher & Paykel EcoSmart Code 39: pressure tube blocked, kinked or off

What 39 means

On Fisher & Paykel AquaSmart and EcoSmart top-load washers such as the WA37T26EW and WA42T26GW, and on SmartDrive models like the GWL11, code 39 points to the pressure tube. The probable cause is that the tube has become blocked, kinked or has fallen off completely. The pressure sensor may also be bad. The owner sees the washer misjudge its water level, stop, and show 39.

Common causes of 39

Pressure tube blocked, kinked or fallen off
Pressure sensor not working
Water or soap film inside the tube

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Unplug the washer. 2. Check that the load is not pressing on the area where the tube would run. 3. Do not open the cabinet to look at the tube. 4. Run a short cycle with little detergent. 5. If 39 comes back, stop and book service.

! Why to stop there

A tube that has come off must be fitted correctly to read the level properly
If the sensor is the cause, replacing only the tube leaves the code
We check both and give a written price first

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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3939 questions

Is the tube hard to reach?

It runs inside the cabinet from the tub to the sensor on the control. We handle it so that nothing is pinched when the cabinet is closed.

Can too much soap block the tube?

Heavy suds or soap film can disturb the reading. Using the correct amount of high-efficiency detergent is a free first step.

Could the washer overfill?

If the level reading is wrong, the washer can fill incorrectly. Stop the cycle if the water rises above the normal line.