Fisher & Paykel Top-Load Washer Code 113: AC pump thermistor short circuit

What 113 means

On Fisher & Paykel AquaSmart and EcoSmart top-load washers like the WA37T26EW and WA42T26GW, code 113 means the AC pump thermistor has been detected as a short circuit. That leaves the motor control module unable to monitor the temperature of the AC pump Triac, the electronic switch that drives the drain pump. The washer reports the number and may stop before or during a drain.

Common causes of 113

AC pump thermistor reading as a short circuit
Motor control module unable to track Triac temperature
Damage on the control board near the pump circuit

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Turn the washer off and unplug it for one minute. 2. Plug it back in and run a drain and spin with an empty drum. 3. Look at the drain hose behind the washer for kinks, and make sure the standpipe is not blocked. 4. If code 113 returns, leave the washer off and book service. The thermistor is on the control board.

! Why to stop there

The thermistor and Triac are on the circuit board inside the cabinet
A clogged drain does not cause a shorted thermistor, so cleaning will not clear it
The board needs a test and a written quote before parts are ordered

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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113113 questions

What is the AC pump Triac?

It is an electronic switch on the control board that turns the drain pump on and off. Code 113 says the thermistor watching its temperature reads as shorted.

Will unclogging my drain fix it?

Checking the hose is fine housekeeping, but this code reports an electrical short on a sensor. A drain blockage would not create it, so the board needs inspecting.

Can the washer drain by hand?

Do not tip or open the machine. If water is stuck inside, call us; we handle drainage safely and quote the price in writing before repairs.