Bosch Washer E18 · F18 Error Code — Meaning & Repair Cost (2026)
Drainage fault — can't pump out. Below: the most likely causes, and what the matching repair costs — Estimated national ranges with a metro localizer. Reviewed July 2026.
What E18 · F18 means
Drainage fault — can't pump out.
Likely causes, most common first
- A blocked/defective drain pump
- A clogged filter
- A kinked/blocked drain hose
Base: ApplianceRepairService.ca fault-code library · Code meaning & causes · Reviewed July 2026
What it usually costs to fix Estimated
E18 · F18 on a Bosch washer resolves to the washing machine won't drain problem. Bosch parts typically run ×1.25 against the mainstream baseline (European OEM (Bosch/Siemens); parts source from overseas manufacturing with limited aftermarket competition; a Bosch compressor ~$480 vs Whirlpool ~$420), and the ranges below already include it.
$95–$425 national estimate to fix the fault behind E18 · F18 (Bosch parts ×1.25). Enter a ZIP to localize.
| Most common repair | Typical total | DIY? |
|---|---|---|
| Drain pump replacement | $155–$425 | DIY possible |
| Clogged drain hose / coin-trap clearing | $95–$240 | DIY possible |
| Lid switch / door lock replacement | $105–$335 | DIY possible |
Plus a typical service-call / diagnostic fee of $75–$150, often credited toward the repair.
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Base: 2 published national repair-cost guides (retrieved 2026-07) · full source registry on the methodology page · National base range (BLS OEWS May 2025 + BEA RPP 2024) · Reviewed July 2026 · Estimated
Codes are universal — your location changes the repair price, never the code's meaning. See the methodology for the exact localization formula and sources.
Reviewed by a Red-Seal certified appliance technician.