What 245 Means
Fault 245 is normally the result of the pump stalling during normal operation. F&P's check list is unusually detailed: stator winding resistance of 8.1 ohms plus or minus ten per cent per phase, drain hose not kinked, no more than a one meter extension, head height under 2.4 meters, correct pump hood orientation, no lint blockage, and free movement of the flapper and impeller.
Common Causes of 245
- A drain hose kinked, over-extended, or discharging too high
- Lint or debris blocking the pump or its ports
- A pump stator winding outside its specified resistance
🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try
Look at the drain arrangement first. A hose extended beyond a meter, or an outlet higher than about 2.4 meters, is outside what F&P specifies and will make the pump work far harder than it should.
⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That
- Unplug the machine and be ready for the water still in the tub before the pump is opened, since a pump area holds more than people expect.
- The pump hood has a correct orientation, and one refitted the wrong way round restricts flow permanently.
- Sharp debris collects around the impeller, so reaching in blind rather than with a light is how people get cut.
- A winding measured against the wrong reference figure condemns a healthy pump, and F&P's number is per phase rather than across the motor.
Opening a panel to inspect or repair something yourself doesn't automatically cancel your manufacturer's warranty — but it can risk accidental damage, and some manufacturers do have specific service conditions. Check your product's warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.