V-ZUG Washer A3 Error Code — Meaning & Repair Cost (2026)
Clean foreign-body trap — drainage is restricted at the trap. Below: the most likely causes, and what the matching repair costs — Estimated national ranges with a metro localizer. Reviewed July 2026.
What A3 means
Clean foreign-body trap — drainage is restricted at the trap.
Likely causes, most common first
- The foreign-body trap is clogged, or the circulation nozzle is blocked, stopping the machine from draining.
Base: 1 published national repair-cost guide (retrieved 2026-07) · full source registry on the methodology page · Code meaning & causes · Reviewed July 2026
What it usually costs to fix Estimated
A3 on a V-ZUG washer resolves to the washing machine won't drain problem. We don't yet publish a verified parts factor for V-ZUG, so the ranges below use the mainstream baseline.
$95–$400 national estimate to fix the fault behind A3. Enter a ZIP to localize.
| Most common repair | Typical total | DIY? |
|---|---|---|
| Drain pump replacement | $150–$400 | DIY possible |
| Clogged drain hose / coin-trap clearing | $95–$230 | DIY possible |
| Lid switch / door lock replacement | $100–$300 | 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.