Not draining
Water left in the drum, or a code like 5C, OE or E18. Usually a blocked filter, hose or a worn drain pump.
Front loaders, top loaders and washer-dryers fixed at your home. The technician finds the fault for free, shows you the part and gives you the price before any work starts.
Tell us what it’s doing and we’ll usually know the likely cause before we arrive.
Water left in the drum, or a code like 5C, OE or E18. Usually a blocked filter, hose or a worn drain pump.
Clothes come out soaking. Unbalanced loads, a drain fault, a worn belt or motor brushes.
Water on the floor from a torn door seal, loose hose, cracked sump or overfilling drawer.
Dead panel, door lock fault, closed tap, blocked inlet filter or a failed inlet valve.
Worn shock absorbers or springs, broken counterweight or a failing drum bearing.
Lint and detergent build-up in the sump, seal and pump. We strip and clean it properly.
Before you call: unplug the machine, put a towel down and open the small filter door at the bottom front. A blocked filter causes most draining faults.
Common codes and what they usually mean. Exact meanings vary by model, so treat this as a guide.
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 4C · 4E | No water coming inTap closed, low pressure, blocked inlet filter or a faulty inlet valve. |
| 5C · 5E · SE | Not drainingBlocked drain filter or hose, or a worn drain pump. |
| UE · UB | Load unbalancedUneven load, machine not level, or worn shock absorbers. |
| DC · DE · DS | Door problemDoor not shut, or a faulty door lock or switch. |
| LE · LC | Water leak detectedLeak inside the machine, often a hose or the sump. |
| HE · HC | Heating faultHeating element, temperature sensor or overheating. |
| 3E · 3C | Motor faultMotor, wiring or the control board driving it. |
| Sud · SUd | Too many sudsToo much or the wrong detergent. It pauses to let the foam settle. |
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| IE | No water coming inTap, inlet hose filter or inlet valve. |
| OE | Not drainingDrain filter, hose or pump blocked. |
| UE | Load unbalancedUneven load or worn suspension. |
| dE | Door openDoor not closed properly or the door lock has failed. |
| LE | Motor lockedSomething jamming the drum, or a motor or board fault. |
| PE | Water level sensorPressure sensor or its hose. |
| tE | Heating sensorTemperature sensor or heater. |
| FE | Too much waterInlet valve not closing, or a level sensor fault. |
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| E17 · F17 | Filling too slowlyTap, inlet filter or inlet valve. |
| E18 · F18 | Not drainingPump filter or drain hose blocked. |
| E23 | Water in the baseAnti-flood switch tripped by a leak. |
| F16 | Door not closedDoor not shut, or the lock is faulty. |
| F21 | Drum not turningDrum blocked, or a motor or board fault. |
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The fault and the full price, before any work starts.
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Still not sure? Call 0725 570 499 or send a photo of the fault on WhatsApp.
The diagnosis is free. After finding the fault the technician tells you the full price for parts and labour, and nothing starts until you approve it. Drain pump, belt and door seal jobs are among the most common.
Most bookings in Nairobi get a visit the same day, and common parts such as drain pumps, inlet valves and belts travel in the van, so many repairs finish on the first visit.
Usually yes, unless the drum bearings and motor have both failed on a very old machine. We tell you honestly when a repair is not worth it.
The spin is stopping early. Common causes are an unbalanced or oversized load, water that isn’t draining, a low spin setting, or a worn belt or motor.
Three quick steps. We confirm your time on WhatsApp.
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