AEG E20: what it means and what to try first · United States
Severity: MediumAEG washing machine error E20. The machine cannot drain its water. Check the drain filter and hose for blockages, then restart once; if it returns, call a technician.
Meaning
The machine cannot drain its water. Check the drain filter and hose for blockages, then restart once; if it returns, call a technician.
Severity
Medium
Try first
- Switch the machine off at the power for 1 to 2 hours. Then start a wash cycle again.
- Clean the drain filter. Follow the steps in your user manual, and keep a towel and tray ready for spilled water.
- Check the drain hose height. It should be 60 to 100 cm above the base of the machine, or as your manual says.
Call a pro if
- The machine still will not drain after you clean the filter and check the drain hose.
- E20 comes back after you have restarted the machine once.
- You see water leaking, or the drum stays full of water and you cannot clear it.
Source
Washing Machine Not Draining Water, AEG (support.aeg.co.uk)
The repair: Washing machine not draining repair
Prices for repairs in United States are in USD.
Other AEG codes
- AEG E40 The door is not closed or locked properly.
- AEG i10 The machine is not getting enough water.
- AEG i20 The machine cannot drain its water.
- AEG i30 Leak protection has triggered (water where it should not be).
- AEG E10 The machine is not getting enough water.
Brands in our catalog for washing machine: AEG, Bosch, Electrolux, LG, Miele, Samsung, Siemens, Whirlpool. The same code on another brand is not in the catalog yet, and we do not guess what it means.