You saved my the cost of a new washer followed your video it revealed a color catcher stuck stopping it draining my wife and daughter were really impressed with me but it was all your work I just followed your instructions

3yrs later and people like me are still saving money. Got quoted 200$ to just call a repair man and look at it. I was able to fix the issue in under 25mins. Thanks heaps mate

Thanks for the tip about checking BEHIND the filter. I had drained the machine and checked the filter, but didn't spot a coin wedged in the pump. I was about to call an engineer but thanks to your video I saved myself £106!

Mate, this is excellent YouTubing. Tells me why I can’t unscrew the filter and then gives a solution that is going to save me money and keep me in the good books with my wife. Couldn’t be happier, you’ve gained a sub. Cheers buddy.

This video saved me hundreds of dollars, thank you SO much!! The video is clear and concise, with no annoying extra filler or intros. Plus you go through the steps to put it all back together again! THANK YOU!

Thanks for your helpful video! I was able to sort out my Bosch washing machine following your instructions. Quick safety tip for other people who follow these instructions: when tilting the washing machine to reach the screws underneath, it's a good idea to have a wall behind so that it can't tilt too far back, just enough so that the machine's own weight holds it while it balances on the back legs. I positioned mine in front of a wall and it did feel more secure. To get to the small screws underneath the machine under the front panel, you will need some back and arm strength to start tilting the machine backwards, and to hold it steady at the top with one arm while you crouch down to unscrew the little screws underneath at the front, and also some joint and muscle flexibility. Fortunately, the first part of the tilt is the only really heavy part and then the weight of the machine is used as leverage so you're not really holding up the whole machine. I think the cement blocks around the top and sides of the drum to weight it down are what makes it heavy. If you have someone to help that would be better. I didn't but I was still able to manage to lift it up as many times as needed until I had taken it apart, unclogged it, and put it back together. Kneeling on a cushion or towel helps keep the legs more comfortable while working on the lower parts of the machine. Regarding the 6mm socket screwdriver for the bottom screws - I found three screws there and two of them were slightly too small to be gripped and turned by the 6mm socket screwdriver but I was able to borrow a tiny spanner and it worked well. I didn't have a hook pick for removing and replacing the wire circle around the rubber lip on the seal. It was difficult without this, but I found that I was able to manage it with pulling the coiled spring with gloved hands and stretching it by pulling to the left while the right side was already in place. For replacing the maintenance flap - it was really difficult but I eventually managed it by pushing the right side in first, then the left, and then going back to the right side and pushing it further back into the groove than I would have thought, using a tiny bit of force. If you have laundry stuck in the machine when you get the E:18 message, there will be a lot of water that drains out. You may need to put the plug back in the emergency drain a few times to empty your bucket or container. I had to do this eight times! The door then wouldn't open to get the clothes out, and the emergency door opening lever didn't work, but I was able to dislodge the door with a solid thump on the door handle. The blockage in my filter was an elastic hairband wound tightly around the impeller and weird pieces of broken plastic in the filter pipe, plus a broken piece of cane from a wicker laundry basket. After this experience, I feel like I know my washing machine so much better, and appreciate it even more!! I ran a drum clean cycle after following these instructions and it smells fresh now and all is working well. I'm going to do monthly maintenance on the filter by taking it out of the maintenance flap and checking it for obstructions, and I'm also always going to shake out the laundry and check all the pockets before loading the machine. Thanks again for your help!

Thank you. You were clear and easy to understand, you also showed why you did things in the order that you did. I’m very grateful, as a single mum, this helps me immensely. Again, thank you for your efforts.

sensational. No self promotion. Just straight forward simple instruction. THANK YOU!!!!!

Thanks mate, easy to follow instructions. You saved us hundreds of dollars that can now be frittered away on the inflated cost of living. 🤙🏻

FANTASTIC WORK!!! I followed your instructions to the letter, organised my screws in a bento box, and removed all of my wife’s Bobby pins out of the filter. Washing machine is back to normal. Thank you very much!

Thank you for the superb video. My wife and I are now celebrating that we were able to fix our Siemens by ourselves. Cheers from up above!

This is the best video with the clearest instructions on how to empty big items out of your washing machine! Unfortunately this happens about once a year in our household, this video saves us again and again, thank you for putting it online

LEGENDDDDDDD! Saved me a totally unnecessary call out. Yep, I had two collar picks and a tooth floss jammed incredibly well. These instructions are the best!

You hero. Sorted my blocked filter thanks to your very clear instructions and I also seized the opportunity to remove the detergent drawer receptacle and give it a good clean too. I also really appreciate you taking the time to show how to put it all back together again rather than just say “reverse the steps to put it back together”. Thank you!

Can't believe we fixt our washing machine ourselves and all because of this amazing video!! Thank you so much!!🎉

A great help! I followed the instructions on my laptop as I worked and the result was I now have a fully functioning washing machine and a euro, 20 cents, 1 cent, an America dime, a collar stay and some garden wire to show for my efforts. Thanks - you saved me a big bill!!

Brilliant instructions, thank you. Very easy to follow despite seeming quite challenging when I watched it all the way through before I started. Took me about an hour, not including the cleaning session in the recess where the machine sits. Problem was a plastic bra wire and two small face cloths. Like others, I also found some coins. That means it is literally the first domestic appliance repair in my house that made me money rather than cost me money!

Super easy to follow instructions. This guy just hit legend status! Saved me a call out from a repair man

Thanks for the video. Our filter had a color catcher which had collected a load of other debris around it. Putting the sprung loaded wire around the seal was a pain in the backside without a proper hook tool, but got there in the end with tyre levers. A note for UK users - my version of the machine has no metal base, and when I tipped up my machine to put the bottom screws back in, I noticed that I might have got away with not dismantling the machine and just undoing the spring clip on the pump hose from underneath. However, be very careful if you do it this way, it might be quicker, but only do it if you can put the machine on its back - don't be underneath it when the hose comes off, you'll get a nasty surprise!

This video saved me having to call a repair person, which is great cost saving and during this omicron situation! Thank you. The drain pump was full of compacted hair and lint and a guitar plectrum! Wish I had filmed it - it was as satisfying as popping a giant pimple. Haha.

Thank you so much for this. I couldn't get anyone to come out to repair it so was about to buy a new one. Your clear explanation and excellent video gave me the the idea to replace the pump. I followed your instructions and found it was exactly as you described and easy to do. All done and working better than ever. You probably saved me £500 on a new machine against the £22.90 for a new pump. Thanks again.

This was calm and amazing to watch. Professional dismantle and rebuild. Thankfully my drain was not stuck but I enjoyed the calm pace you pulled this apart.

Youre the man. Just reassmbled the machine and no errors. Those sweet saved benjies just hit on a different level. Thank you 🙏

Mate you are a legend! I had this problem with the error code and the filter not turning. I found this video, followed your instructions to a tee and now the washing machine is fixed. Didn't have to wait a week or pay a guy. All it cost me was a Torx T20 which I didn't have. My 13 yr old and me pulled it apart and put it back together this morning. Had a little trouble with the control panel coming off because the inside clip was a bit tricky, got there though. Once again thanks so much for your awesome video.

Thanks a lot, Mate. you are awesome. Your instructions were very clear and it was great how you patiently walked through the whole process from beginning to end. The drain in my machine was blocked and I was able to fix the machine without having to pay lots of money to have someone else do the job.

I’ve watched many videos before and how to do this- It took forever. This is the best way to do it hands-down. I’ve had to do this to my washer many times before and I found this one recently so much easier! A Very good step-by-step instructional video. Thank you!

Brilliant video. Have just completed this with our machine. I went and bought myself a little set of Draper mini picks from Toolstation before starting. The hook tool was a lifesaver with the spring on the seal. Don't think I could have done it without one. Thanks again.

You are a legend, thank you very much. You saved me hundreds of pounds if not having to buy a new washing machine.

Many thanks! This was eventually easier than I thought. And even no screws were lying around after I assembled it back, which is a jackpot in my book.

I can't tell you how much this has saved me! Thank you so much for such a clear how to video...saved me a £75 call out charge!

Amazing!! Thankyou so much for such a well explained video! I followed step by step and removed a bunch of nails and toothpicks from the filter. Easy step by step instructions putting it back together also! Saved me $$ and only took me 1 hour and a half! My husband will be very impressed with me!

I used this video to replace the drain pump on my Bosch 300 series washer machine. Thank you for the clear, concise breakdown of the progression of the task! No frills. Love it.

Absolutely Brilliant . Clear concise instructions that even a novice could cope with.

Thank you! That was brilliantly explained, gave me the confidence to follow every step and fix our washing machine together with my dad and without having any prior experience on this! Also we did it on a Bosch Series 6 model, only difference was an extra screw on the bottom part and different type of screws all together but it still worked perfectly. Thank you again!!

Excellent instructions. And yes, shirt collar bones were in there! I would never have done this without your video. Thank you

1 cable tie, 6 bobby pins, $3 and 2 guitar picks…. Along with other gunk…. Gotta be some kind of record! Thanks for the clear instructions and saving us some money! Have now subscribed to your great channel!

This is really a great video! I simply follow the very detailed steps and was able to fix my Bosch washing machine, saving lots of money. The guy is very good, explains really well and the video shows all the important steps. Thanks heaps for that!!

A great tutorial, clear instructions at a steady pace, helped me fix my washer. Many thanks

Just fixed our washing machine thanks to your video - excellent and easy to follow. Thank you - also recovered 2 x£1 and 1x50p which were part of the problem!! 😂

Thank you, for your clear, easy to follow instructions. After removing a screw, coin and colour catcher sheet the machine is working perfectly again. I even got a “That’s the most useful thing you’ve done in the last year” from the wife.

thanks this helped soooo much! i was able to clear it all out - I found a wooden fork, hair pins, lint, money and other things ...I've just got to be more careful in future.. btw I had to use a ratchet for the nut screws on the bottom of the machine otherwise it was a brilliant task completed...thanks oh also I'm glad you said not to try to turn the cap because it would break - I saw this suggestion on a forum

Many thanks, what was really great was you saying what tools needed. Had to buy some but still cheaper than getting someone out to do it. 👍👍👍

Without doubt the best step by step guide instructions to fixing anything mechanical I’ve ever seen on KZfaq , 10/10 👍👍

Thanks for the very clear instructions. I thought my machine was faulty when I couldn't unscrew the filter but after following this guide I found 4 strip's of plastic stuck in there. Now reassembled and working again. Cheers.

Exceptional quality video, slightly louder sound would have been great, but the filming and explanations were fantastic. Thank you so much for sharing.

Good Job. My filter was able to undo without taking the machine apart. I found coins in the filter. €3.27. :D

Removing front panel in my Bosch model (series 2) wasn't as simple as shown above (I had to basically stab bottom pins between front panel and the rest and then pull up top pins off) but this video pulled me through 99% of it all for what I'm very greatful. Ironically enough what was blocking my pump was a T20 bit 😂

You are a lifesaver. Well probably saved me a few dollars calling a service tech who probably would have tried to sell me a new pump. We now have a cleaned out & working machine. $2.10 a couple of bits of my cat5 wire offcuts, lots of hair a dolphin key ring and a smell that cannot be bottled.

Thank you for this! I can't tell you how helpful it was!!

Thank you very much for this. Worked perfectly. Almost identical for my washer/drier combo machine, even though differnt model. This saved me busting my filter and calling a plumber, so probably $200+ in labour right there. You'd think Bosch would have addressed this and made it so debris doesn't literally lock you out of your machine by now 🙄 Once again, many thanks :)

Awesome, I had the same problem and used this video to fix it, in my filter there were a scisors!!! After we removed it all works perfectly again. This video saved hundreds of dollars and gave me 2 hours of a really nice home work =)

Thank you very much this is Manjunath.M from Hyderabad india, yesterday a person came to repair my washing machine and said that need change the pump and also need repair panel board because there is drain problem asked 7500/- I refused him, and saw your video believe me as per your simple and detailed explanation followed dismantled machine, found a coin inside pump removed it the machine running perfectly.

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They coulda saved everyone a lot of work if they just put in a Damn access panel

Brilliant! Thank you so much for posting this video. I was able to fix my washing machine tonight after I failed to unscrew the pump filter. Amazing how much material had made itself into the filter. The key item preventing the filter being removed was a lollypop stick, must remember to try and clear the filter on a regular basis now that I know that it is there.

Thank you so much. I watched your video to open up my Cylinda. Not exactly the same but a lot of similarities. I open everything up and thought: ofcourse he found the issue. I could not find anything wrong in my pipes. Then I randomly disassembled the pump, and wow, al of the gunk was inside the pump rotor. Cleaned it, assembled everything and now it works. Hope this comment helps anyone in the same situation.

This video helped us to find and fix the exact issue- a sock blocking the drain! Thank you SO much! 👏

Used your video today to discover a 2 inch nail, 1 toothpick, 2 hair pins, 2 euro and 10 cents and some undefined kind of hair ball. Thanks for the very clear video. Made me look good in front of the misses 😁

This was spot on, takes his time, shows all the details. Well done sir!! Highly recommended. BTW for other seekers of wisdom, my model is shown as Bosch Serie 8 WAW28460AU, and every detail matched this video perfectly. And my issue? Two hair clips, a big glob of lint wrapped around a safety pin, and about 10 bucks of coins. Machine been running perfectly for 4.5 years, so very happy with it...but will be checking the drain pump regularly now!!

Mate - thank you so much. Got scary in the middle there when I had a washing machine in pieces - but you guided me through. Brilliant.

Excellent step by step video- job done with 4 hairbands, 5 coins, a zipper and a broken pencil removed from the filter feed pipe. No more graunching noises and didn't need to call out a technician. Thanks.

Thank you. Great instructions. Saved me heaps of time waiting for a call & paying for a service callout. No coins in my drain but shirt tabs definitely were!

Thank you! Solved the problem exactly like this. Took less than 60 minutes. I have no previous experience at all from dealing with stuff like this but your video helped me fix it. The wife is happy and so am I!

I came across so many videos showing how to simply remove the bottom and easily access the pump until finally I came across this one which matched my iQ500 perfectly! Took me 2 hours on & off (while multi-tasking) but the guide worked perfectly. Removing the console was trickier for me with three fragile plastic clips to flip back, a couple of extra screws on top of the front panel but otherwise it was super helpful - including putting it all back together. In the end it was toothpicks and gunk around them. Many thanks!

I've just finished fixing my machine, and I couldn't have done it without your help. Thanks for uploading this easy to follow and very helpful video.

Thanks for the video, which saves 160 euros. It helped me open up the machine and clear the clogged hose that was preventing the lint filter from opening.

THANK YOU! I really can’t stress enough about how brilliant this video is, especially for a novice like me. Clearly demonstrated and explained and saved me hundreds of euros. You’ve done an amazing public service. Thanks!

Great video. I was resigned to calling an appliance repair company, had a quick look of this video and sorted the problem within 30 mins. Thank you so much for making and sharing this :-).

Excellent. Watched, followed, and it worked a treat. Feel temporarily legend-like for solving without a tradesperson. Saved us money, and perhaps more importantly, time without a washing machine. Clearly the real lesson is to check whats going in the machine, and check the drain directly more often! Much appreciated.

Really straightforward to follow cheers. It seems like this is applicable to quite a few Bosch models. You made the bottom hose clip look easy but I found it a pain in the arse!

Just what I needed. Have a Siemens washing machine (WM14Q471DN) that has been going on and on with E18. No matter how often I've opened and cleaned the drain lid, it just kept on giving the E18 error. Although my Siemens is different the basic design is the same - so big thanks to the perfect dismounting and remounting instructions!

Thank you yet again. Saved us for the second time! Despite having been much more careful to check pockets a face covering had somehow blocked the entire filter!

What a champ! I was able to help my mother fix their machine because of this awesome and clear video. Thanks so much! The culprit here was toothpicks. I’m sure my father will start double checking the pockets a bit more often now 😅

Very useful video. Following the instructions, in less than an hour, I was able to clean the stuck filter in my Bosch washing machine. Thank you so much.

Hi.. thanks for this! My filter was also blocked and your film indicated that the fault was items in the pipes. Before setting out on removing the top, back l, drum diaphragm etc, I drained the washer, turned it off at the mains, then turned the entire machine upside down. This offered immediate access to the filter, pipes, etc, and with one pipe clip removed I cleared the blockages. Cheers.

Thank you dude! Your instructions were really clear and gave me the confidence to do this myself. Just like you I found plastic collar shapers and a coin. For anyone with a Bosch Maxx 6 (UK): after removing the screws, you need to slide the front cover downwards to disengage 2 plastic bolts.

THANK YOU SO MUCH. Your clear instructions on every step were easy to follow, and I was able to disassemble and reassemble the machine - not ever having done this type of thing before. You are very much appreciated. I struggled with replacing the front seal spring clamp - the machine is older and the spring was very tight. Thanks to you, my machine is happily washing again perfectly and a bonus - nice and clean inside and out!!!

You absoulute hero ❤❤❤ prob saved me around 300€. Pretty straight forward but I would NEVER have dared to attempt this repair without your OUTSTANDING imsyructions.

Thank you very much for this video! We were able to repair our Siemens iq700 yesterday!

Legend mate. Fixed my home professional washer.... Best channel!

Great step by step instructions and not in fast forward. Easy to watch and copy directions. Thanks would most likely have broken clips or something without your video. 👍

Wow this video just saved me $200 in washing machine repair. I loved the detailed instructions, and you didn;t cut out the part where you put it all back together... thanks heaps. My machine had lollypop sticks.. bt also (like in the video) has collar stays in it!

What a fantastic video! Couldn't open my filter for a similar reason. Was really daunted when I saw the stages that were needed in order to take the front panel off - however, followed the video step by step and totally sorted the problem. The only issue I had was, when putting the panel back during the reverse procedure, that the soap dispenser unit had somehow moved and dropped out of alignment during the initial process of getting the front panel off. I absolutely couldn't get the three screw holes lined up in order to get the top part of the front panel back on again and the dispenser wouldn't fit properly into the slot. In the end it turned out that the two clips that are meant to hold the dispenser unit in place (one on the back left as you look at the dispenser from the front, and the clip on the front right as you look at it had both snapped off for some reason). After much fiddling (and swearing) and several hours, I sorted the problem by cable-tying the back left of the dispenser unit tightly to the metal frame which held the unit at the correct height and allowed me to screw the two main screws in from the front that then hold it securely in place Saved me over £100 in spare parts and call out charges. Thank you very much!

Hi, Thanks a lot it was wonderful experience my youngest son followed your instructions and we have just finished our job. Took time for my youngest one it was his first experience in his life. I did not call any professional man. Your video showed us everything in detail and clear. Thanks once again.

Absolutely genius video, I thought the machine was broken completely and needed a new one - great step by step process saved me hundreds!

This was an awesome guide to solving a problem. You have saved me heaps in potential service fees and also enabled us to have no downtime in keeping on top of cleaning clothes for a family with small children. Well done!!

Excellent, clear instructions with plenty of closeups to show the detail. Thank you so much. My coin trap housing was blocked with coins, a hairpin and some sort of material jammed in the outlet. Even after I picked all that out I still couldn’t unscrew it because it was badly scaled. In the end I removed the whole pump assembly and the pipe with a non return valve from the drum and left them in Macerator Descaler for a couple of hours. Everything went back together without problems and the machine is working properly again. It would be quite difficult to figure out what has to come apart and in what order without a detailed video like this so many thanks for your efforts.

Thank you! I unfortunately broke the handle of my fluff filter cap. Ordered a new part and pulled the machine apart watching your video to fix it. I found 8 coins and a metal rod that was stopping the cap from twisting. Saved me a lot of money not having a repair company come out to fix it.

Thank you! You have made me believe in the internet all over again. As with other comments, you have saved me and my family money we didn't have spare with your clear and straight forward instructions. As with another Bosch Maxx6 owner in the comments below, I found the front fascia had three screws at the bottom, two at the top, and then needed to be pulled downwards to unclip from some plastic place-holders (?) near the bottom. It took a little bit of force, which was tricky, as you don't want to pull the front facia off to abruptly, otherwise you damage the connecting wire (which needs to be unclipped if you can).

This is a great easy to follow video even for a complete novice. Thanks!

Mate, finally got the spare part (drain pump) and changed it and it works! I saved at least 300$ thanks to your video. Amazing, thanks

This was such a clear instructive video, I managed to fix my girlfriend's washing machine with some help from her & very little hassle....great work!

Thank very much we are grateful for all your entirely clear comments. It was easier for us, because our machine doesn’t have an undercover allowing us to have access without taking off all the front cover. It took us only 15 minutes to lie down the machine, to take off the clips and to clean the holes around the pump. Thanks, thanks thanks from France

Thank you so much. It saved me 70 Euros, first visit by technician to see what problem, 15 - 20 days of washing clothes by hand until the next appointment which he gives during first visit and then XXX Euros of bill for this work. Can't thank you enough for this service that you do us.

Duidelijk wat de oorzaak van de kwartslg blokkade is. Middels dit filmpje prima zelf op te lossen. Hartelijk bedankt!!!

Thank you for the information. Great tutorial with clear instructions. In case anyone is afraid to take on dismantling the Bosch Vario Perfect (Eco Silence Drive) after watching this clip, there is a new easy way. Disconnect the power and pull out the machine. Tilt it back and you can access the pump and filter system from underneath without having to remove any panels. The technicians at Bosch recognized the problem and left an access area open so it makes the job of unblocking very easy now. August 2023.

Great video. Found a small spoon stuck in the filter. First considered forcing the plastic handle, but found your video and saved myself broken parts and bad language.

Thanks for this - I followed the instructions and managed to clear a coin, 2 pieces of metal children's jewelry and a small drill bit!!!

Thanks bud, came home and had this problem today. First time ever opening this machine. Only a Year old. Felt daunting as I was.worried.about warranty ect and was frustrated at first at the prospect of opening the machine, but your instructions were bloody perfect and I followed them with ease. Thanks for the tips. Even Solved the problem for me before dinner :)

You sir, are a legend. My sump was completely blocked, so I was able to remove it and clean it out. Thank you for your detailed instructions. My wife is happy again, and so am I!