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trouble with Bosch washing machine

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  • 12-04-2021 1:09pm
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    Mad_maxx
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    machine is eight years old , ive had to unblock the likes of coins down the years on occasion but today no matter what i do , i keep getting the code E18 flashing , i drained it twice and removed the little sump thing at the bottom and cleaned , nothing stuck in it ?

    spent a few hours at it at this stage

    perhaps eight years is about the life of them ?


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    Cyloncity
    Registered Users Posts: 91 ✭✭Cyloncity


    Mad_maxx wrote: »
    machine is eight years old , ive had to unblock the likes of coins down the years on occasion but today no matter what i do , i keep getting the code E18 flashing , i drained it twice and removed the little sump thing at the bottom and cleaned , nothing stuck in it ?

    spent a few hours at it at this stage

    perhaps eight years is about the life of them ?

    Just wondering if the machine is not spinning/draining or not doing anything?
    Is the drain into the standpipe or into waste with sink? Might whichever it is be blocked?


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    greasepalm
    Registered Users Posts: 5,261 ✭✭✭greasepalm


    Checking on Google unplug machine drain and check filter for items as you have done.
    What about does it have a strong water feed and exit pipe not kinked.

    Sometimes water feeds might have a filter that can block and worth checking that also.


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    Lmkrnr
    Registered Users Posts: 187 ✭✭Lmkrnr


    I had same problem. I cleaned out the filter on the front but it still came on. The hose going to the drain was extended on my behalf and it was the problem. If you can see where the hose drains you will be able to see if its draining properly.


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    NewClareman
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    If it isn't the drain hose it is likely the hose between the drum and the pump. It is permanently attached at the drum side, so takes a bit of ingenuity to clear.


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    Cyloncity
    Registered Users Posts: 91 ✭✭Cyloncity


    Also if it has one of those fancy aqualock water inlet hoses check to see it hasn't set where you connect the inlet hose to supply. It's a kind of rectangular plastic block at the top of hose. Has stuff inside that sets when wet to stop water coming in/leak. Nice in theory but horrible expensive to replace.
    NB make sure power is off!!!
    Most likely not this if water is actually begetting to machine though!🀔


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    mr j tayto
    Registered Users Posts: 166 ✭✭mr j tayto


    R18 sometimes refers to a blocked or faulty drain pump.
    Even though it's clear and moving by hand it might be burnt out.


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    mr j tayto
    Registered Users Posts: 166 ✭✭mr j tayto


    That should have read E18.


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    Mad_maxx
    Registered Users Posts: 13,505 ✭✭✭✭Mad_maxx


    looks like il be getting a new machine , can get a BEKO for 299 , we have BEKO fridge and freezer , for the price you pay , they are pretty good

    cost in excess of 100 to get someone out to fix this eight year old Bosch which is on six days per week , tried unblocking it now half a dozen times so thats it


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    Cyloncity
    Registered Users Posts: 91 ✭✭Cyloncity


    Mad_maxx wrote: »
    looks like il be getting a new machine , can get a BEKO for 299 , we have BEKO fridge and freezer , for the price you pay , they are pretty good

    cost in excess of 100 to get someone out to fix this eight year old Bosch which is on six days per week , tried unblocking it now half a dozen times so thats it

    That's a pity. I assume you've tried the little bit inside the filter cap at bottom. Once you open it it's to the left before the bit further in if that makes sense . Caught a few coins in there once and some metal wire!
    Is any cycle starting? Noisy if it does?


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    Mad_maxx
    Registered Users Posts: 13,505 ✭✭✭✭Mad_maxx


    Cyloncity wrote: »
    That's a pity. I assume you've tried the little bit inside the filter cap at bottom. Once you open it it's to the left before the bit further in if that makes sense . Caught a few coins in there once and some metal wire!
    Is any cycle starting? Noisy if it does?

    I've often found coins in there but nothing this time, motor sounds like it's goosed while doing a 15 minute cycle right now


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    Cyloncity
    Registered Users Posts: 91 ✭✭Cyloncity


    Mad_maxx wrote: »
    I've often found coins in there but nothing this time, motor sounds like it's goosed while doing a 15 minute cycle right now

    Does it sound like there is marbles in there? That spelled the end of the last Bosch we had for 10years. Ball bearings apparently. Cheaper to buy a new one at that point.
    The standpipe or drain hose waste are free yes?


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    Mad_maxx
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    Cyloncity wrote: »
    Does it sound like there is marbles in there? That spelled the end of the last Bosch we had for 10years. Ball bearings apparently. Cheaper to buy a new one at that point.
    The standpipe or drain hose waste are free yes?

    Yes


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    NewClareman
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    Cyloncity wrote: »
    Does it sound like there is marbles in there? That spelled the end of the last Bosch we had for 10years. Ball bearings apparently. Cheaper to buy a new one at that point.
    The standpipe or drain hose waste are free yes?
    Mad_maxx wrote: »
    Yes

    It's very easy to replace the water pump, yourself, and they're only about €30. If the bearings on the drum go, it's a different matter - not replaceable.


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    The Red Ace
    Registered Users Posts: 1,376 ✭✭✭The Red Ace


    E 18 is a pump fault. you need to determine if the pump is stuck or running, first set the machine to drain/empty with the filter removed and press start, if the pump impellar fails to rotate stick in a screwdriver to help the pump start and see if it spits out something thats causing it to stick, if it starts with a noise then there is something in there causing the problem, it could also be worn if it is the impellar will feel loose. You wont flood the house with the filter removed by setting it on drain only


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    Mad_maxx
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    The Red Ace wrote: »
    E 18 is a pump fault. you need to determine if the pump is stuck or running, first set the machine to drain/empty with the filter removed and press start, if the pump impellar fails to rotate stick in a screwdriver to help the pump start and see if it spits out something thats causing it to stick, if it starts with a noise then there is something in there causing the problem, it could also be worn if it is the impellar will feel loose. You wont flood the house with the filter removed by setting it on drain only

    Guy coming over tomorrow, 85 euro call out fee ,give it a go

    Pump sound is definitely off as in not sounding right


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    Mad_maxx
    Registered Users Posts: 13,505 ✭✭✭✭Mad_maxx


    got her repaired for 85 euro , several little bits of lego stuck in it .

    note to self ( must remember to empty kids pockets from now on )


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    Cyloncity
    Registered Users Posts: 91 ✭✭Cyloncity


    Good stuff. Mad what ends up in there!


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