Washing machines
Front-loaders and washer-dryers — the bulk of our Candy work.
Common repairs- Drain pump
- Door latch
- Inlet valve
Candy machines are straightforward to live with and, usually, to fix. Most of what we see is a drain, fill or door-lock fault that a code points us to within minutes of arriving.

At a glance
Independent service provider. Unitech Maintenance is an independent repair company. We are not an authorised service agent of, and are not affiliated with or endorsed by, Candy. The name “Candy” and other manufacturer names on this page are trademarks of their respective owners and are used only to identify the equipment we repair.
Every fault is tested and confirmed before any part is replaced, and you approve the price before work starts.
Front-loaders and washer-dryers — the bulk of our Candy work.
Common repairsFreestanding and built-in Candy dishwashers.
Common repairsUpright and combination models.
Common repairsBuilt-in microwaves, ovens and cookers.
Common repairsThese are codes we are called out for on Candy appliances in the UAE. A code narrows the search — it does not name the broken part on its own, which is why every job starts with a test rather than a guess.
What it means
Water fill fault. The machine has not taken in the water it expected within the time the control allows, so it stops the programme. Usual causes are a closed or low-pressure supply tap, a kinked or trapped fill hose, a blocked inlet filter, or a failed inlet valve.
Usually
Closed or partly open inlet tap, a kinked or crushed fill hose, a blocked inlet filter screen at the hose connection, or low incoming pressure. On a UAE building supply a clogged inlet mesh from scale and sediment is a frequent culprit; a failed inlet solenoid valve or pressure sensor is the next thing to check.
What it means
Drain fault. The machine has not emptied the tub within the time the cycle allows, so it stops with water still in the drum. Most often a blocked pump filter, a kinked or blocked drain hose, or a blocked household waste connection; less often a failed drain pump.
Usually
Blocked pump filter (coins, lint, hair grips), a kinked or blocked drain hose, a drain standpipe set at the wrong height, or debris jamming the drain pump impeller. A worn-out drain pump or a faulty pressure switch reading are the electrical causes.
What it means
Door fault. The control cannot confirm the door is properly shut and locked, so the cycle will not start or the door will not release at the end. Check for laundry trapped in the seal and that the door is fully latched; otherwise the door interlock, its wiring, or the connection to the control board. On some model generations E07 is instead reported as a motor fault, so the machine's own manual should be checked.
Usually
Laundry trapped in the door seal preventing full closure, a worn door catch or misaligned hinge, or a failed door interlock (PTC lock). Damaged wiring between the interlock and the main board also produces this.
What it means
Anti-flood (leak) protection tripped. Water has collected in the base tray, raising the float switch, so the dishwasher stops and sounds an alarm. Causes are a genuine leak from a hose, seal, sump or door gasket, or a faulty float/overflow switch or its wiring triggering the alarm with no real leak present.
Usually
A leaking door seal, a split or loose fill/drain hose connection, a cracked sump or spray arm feed, or an overfill caused by a failed inlet valve. Occasionally the float switch itself sticks. Water supply should be shut off before the machine is moved or investigated.
What it means
Heating fault. The water heating element is not working correctly, or the filter plate is clogged and restricting flow, so the heating stage cannot complete. Start by cleaning the filter plate; if the code returns, the heating element, its thermostat/NTC or the wiring needs checking by an engineer.
Usually
A clogged filter plate or coarse filter restricting circulation, a failed heating element or flow-through heater, a faulty NTC temperature sensor, or a tripped thermal cut-out. In hard-water areas limescale build-up on the element accelerates this failure.
We are an independent UAE repair company working across Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Ajman, 24 hours a day. Every repair carries a 90-day warranty on parts and labour, and the call-out is waived when you approve the work. If your appliance is still under Candy warranty, use Candy's own service channel first — an independent repair may affect that cover.
Candy's UAE catalogue puts a regional suffix on its model codes, usually -19 or -96. Washing machines run under the Smart Pro, Smart Pro Inverter and RapidO names, carrying CSO and RO model prefixes.
Candy's UAE models carry a regional suffix such as -19 or -96, and a part for the European version of the same model will not always fit.
We confirm the exact part, its availability and the expected wait with you before the repair is approved. Where an original part is discontinued or slow to source, we say so and tell you what the alternative is before anything is fitted — including whether it is an OEM part or a high-grade equivalent.


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Starting prices for the repairs we do most on Candy appliances. The final figure is confirmed on site after diagnosis, and nothing starts until you approve it.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| On-site diagnosis / call-outWaived when you approve the repair | AED 100 |
| Washing machine — drain pump | fromAED 250 |
| Washing machine — door lock / PCB | fromAED 350 |
| Refrigerator — thermostat / sensor | fromAED 280 |
| Refrigerator — gas recharge | fromAED 400 |
| Dishwasher — inlet valve / drain pump | fromAED 260 |
| Oven / cooking range — element or thermostat | fromAED 220 |
| Dryer — heating element / belt | fromAED 250 |
| Microwave — magnetron / door switch | fromAED 220 |
The same method on every Candy job — test first, price second, repair third, then the warranty.
Call or WhatsApp with the model number and what the appliance is doing. An error code helps.
The technician tests and confirms the fault before anything is replaced. No guessing.
You get a fixed price and approve it before work starts. Parts are quoted separately.
We run the appliance in front of you, then the repair carries a 90-day warranty.
Straight answers to what people ask us most about Candy appliances.
E3 on a Candy washing machine means the water that should have been pumped out is still sitting in the tub, so the machine has stopped the programme. The most common causes are a blocked pump filter, a kinked or blocked drain hose, or debris jammed in the drain pump. Before calling anyone, switch the machine off at the wall and check the pump filter behind the small hatch at the front bottom, keeping a shallow tray and towel ready because water will come out. If the filter is clear and E3 comes back, the pump or the pressure sensor is the likely fault and it needs a technician.
We are an independent appliance repair company. We are not an agent for, nor affiliated with, the manufacturer of your appliance. We repair Candy washing machines, dryers, dishwashers and refrigerators as a third party. If your appliance is still inside its manufacturer warranty period, you should use the manufacturer's own warranty channel first, because an independent repair may affect that cover. We are the right choice once the manufacturer warranty has expired, or when you want a faster or more convenient option and are happy to pay for the repair yourself.
We cover Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Abu Dhabi. Our line is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so you can book at any hour, including evenings and weekends. That matters most with a refrigerator fault, where waiting until the next working day can mean losing everything inside. When you call, tell us the emirate and area and we will give you the earliest realistic slot rather than an optimistic one.
The call-out fee is waived when you approve the repair. In other words, if the technician diagnoses the fault and you agree to go ahead with the work, you are not paying separately for the visit. If you decide not to proceed after diagnosis, the call-out applies. The technician will confirm the fault, the parts needed and the total cost with you before starting any work, so you are never committed to a repair you have not agreed to.
We give a 90-day warranty covering both the parts we fit and the labour we carry out. If the same fault returns within that period, we come back and put it right at no extra cost. The warranty covers the specific repair performed, not unrelated faults that develop elsewhere in the appliance afterwards. Keep your job sheet or invoice, as that is what identifies the repair and its date.
No, stop using it. E4 on a Candy dishwasher means the leak-detection system in the base has been triggered, so the machine has shut itself down deliberately. Turn off the water supply valve to the dishwasher and switch it off at the socket. Do not keep resetting and restarting it, because a live leak behind or under a built-in unit can damage the kitchen cabinetry and flooring well before you see the water. Common causes are a perished door seal, a loose hose connection or a cracked sump, all of which need the machine pulled out and inspected properly.
Usually yes, and it is worth diagnosing before assuming the worst. A Candy refrigerator that runs but does not cool is often suffering from a blocked or iced-up evaporator, a failed defrost component, a fan that has stopped circulating cold air, or a dirty condenser coil overheating in a hot UAE kitchen. Those are repairable. A genuine sealed-system or compressor failure is a bigger job and is where replacement starts to make sense on an older unit. A technician can tell you which of the two you are looking at, and you decide from there.
It depends on the model and the specific component. Common wear parts like drain pumps, door interlocks, heating elements and inlet valves are generally easier to source than model-specific control boards or cosmetic panels on older machines. Our technician confirms whether the part is available, how long it will take and what it costs before you approve anything. If a part cannot be sourced at a sensible price or time, we will tell you plainly rather than leaving your appliance stripped down and waiting.
Very often, yes. On a Candy condenser or heat-pump dryer, long cycle times usually point to restricted airflow or a condenser that cannot shed heat: a clogged lint filter, a blocked condenser unit or heat exchanger, a full water tank that has not been emptied, or a blocked drain path. Cleaning the filter after every load and rinsing the condenser filter regularly fixes a good share of these. If cycles are still running long after that, the fault is likely in the heating circuit, the thermistor or the fan, and it needs inspection.
Call-out fees, VAT and what each repair typically costs are set out on our pricing page. What the 90-day cover includes, and what it does not, is on warranty terms.
Our technicians travel to you across Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Ajman — at any hour, with no weekend, night or public holiday surcharge.
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Call or WhatsApp with the appliance, the model and what it is doing. We will tell you what happens next — and what it costs — before anyone comes out.