Bosch WAW285H2UC 2.7 cu ft Compact Front Load Washer with EcoSilence Motor Er:02 Error Fix: Water Not Draining

Error code Er:02 on the Bosch WAW285H2UC 2.7 cu ft Compact Front Load Washer with EcoSilence Motor means: Water Not Draining. The washer has not drained within the expected time. The drain pump may be clogged with small items (coins, bobby pins, buttons). Access the drain pump filter at the bottom front of the washer. Clean the filter and check the pump impeller for obstructions. Check the drain hose for kinks. Verify the drain hose height is correct (between 24 and 36 inches). If the pump hums but does not pump, the impeller may be broken. Replace the drain pump if the motor has failed.

The most successful fix is "Test and Replace Drain Pump Assembly" (medium difficulty, ~45 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $0-$15. HomeMD has 2 community-ranked fixes for this error.

This error is rated medium severity. It should be addressed soon, but your appliance may still function in a limited capacity.

Yes — the top-ranked community fix ("Test and Replace Drain Pump Assembly") is rated medium difficulty and takes about 45 minutes. Tools needed: T20 Torx screwdriver, Multimeter, Pliers.

DIY cost: $0-$15. Professional repair typically costs $130-$180. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The Bosch WAW285H2UC 2.7 cu ft Compact Front Load Washer with EcoSilence Motor has 8 other known error codes, including: Er:01 (Door Lock Fault), Er:05 (Water Fill Timeout), Er:07 (Heating System Fault), Er:08 (Overfill — Water Level Too High), Er:10 (Motor / Drive Fault), and 3 more.

Error code Er:02 also appears on 3 other Bosch models: WAT28400UC 2.8 cu ft Compact Front Load Washer, WAT28401UC 2.2 cu ft 300 Series Compact Washer, WAW285H1UC 2.2 cu ft 800 Series Compact Washer. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.