Fisher & Paykel EcoSmart Code 50: hot valve coil not responding

What 50 means

On Fisher & Paykel AquaSmart and EcoSmart top-load washers such as the WA37T26EW and WA42T26GW, and SmartDrive Phase 2 to 6 models like the GWL15, code 50 means the Motor Control Module has measured a voltage from the valve diagnostic circuit that indicates the hot valve is not working. The most likely cause is a valve harness that is not connected correctly or an open-circuit valve. Hot fills fail.

Common causes of 50

Hot valve harness not connected correctly
Hot valve open circuit
Control not reading the valve

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Unplug the washer. 2. Check that the hot faucet is open and its hose is not kinked. 3. Plug in and run a hot-water cycle. 4. If 50 returns, stop and call us.

! Why to stop there

The valve and its wiring are inside the cabinet
We test before replacing
A written price comes before work

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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5050 questions

Will cold water still work?

Yes in most cases, because the cold valve is separate. A cold cycle may fill normally.

Is the water heater the problem?

Not for this code. 50 refers to the valve circuit, not water temperature.

How does 50 differ from 49?

49 is the cold valve, 50 is the hot valve, 48 is both.