Black+Decker Washer E5 — What It Means & How to Fix It
Your Black+Decker washer shows E5 when the water has filled past its preset level — turn off the taps, and call the manufacturer's service line as the manual directs.
What this code means
E5 on a Black+Decker portable washer is the overfill code: the manual gives the cause as "The water fills too much to exceed its preset level", and its only solution is to call the customer satisfaction center for help. The fault behind it is inside the fill system, so there is no owner repair.
BLACK+DECKER's instruction manual for the BPWM09W lists E5 as the water filling past its preset level and directs owners to its customer satisfaction center. Other BLACK+DECKER washers may number their codes differently, so check the table in your own model's manual.
Most likely causes
| Cause | How likely | DIY-fixable? |
|---|---|---|
| Water inlet valve not closing fully | Common | No — technician job |
| Water level sensor or its air hose faulty | Common | No — technician job |
| One-off control glitch | Occasional | Yes — power reset |
What you can try yourself
- Turn off the water taps or the faucet the washer is connected to.
- Unplug the washer and wait a minute before plugging it back in.
- Run a Spin or Drain cycle to empty the tub.
- If E5 returns on the next fill, leave the water off and call the manufacturer's service line.
Seeing the symptom rather than the code? Washer not filling: checks that apply across brands.
When to call a technician
- E5 returns on the next fill.
- Water keeps running into the tub with the washer switched off.
- Water has reached the top of the tub or spilled onto the floor.
Typical professional repair cost: Inlet valve or water-level sensor repairs on a portable washer typically run $100—$200 including labor; check your warranty first.
Frequently asked questions
What does E5 mean on a Black+Decker washer?
On the BPWM09W it means the water has filled past its preset level. The manual gives no owner fix and says to call the customer satisfaction center.
Is it safe to keep using the washer with E5?
No. An overfill can put water on the floor. Turn off the water supply, drain the tub and leave the washer off until it has been checked.
Sources checked
- BLACK+DECKER BPWM09W Portable Washer Instruction Manual, troubleshooting page (hosted by ManualsLib)
Error meanings can vary by model. This guide was checked against the documentation above; use the manual for the model number on your own appliance when it differs.
Related Black+Decker codes
- Black+Decker Washer E1 Your Black+Decker washer didn't fill in time — E1 appears after about 30 minutes of filling without reaching the set level, nearly always a supply problem.
- Black+Decker Washer E3 Your Black+Decker washer shows E3 when the spin has gone out of balance three times — open the lid, spread the wet load evenly and make sure the machine sits level.
- Black+Decker Washer E4 Your Black+Decker washer can't drain — E4 appears when draining takes over 10 minutes or the tub can't empty completely, usually a kinked or badly placed drain hose or a clogged filter.
- Black+Decker Washer E2 Your Black+Decker washer shows E2 when the top lid is open — close the lid fully and the cycle can carry on.
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