Bosch WGA244ABUS 2.4 cu ft 500 Series Compact Washer F:23 Error Fix: Leak Sensor — Water in Base

Error code F:23 on the Bosch WGA244ABUS 2.4 cu ft 500 Series Compact Washer means: Leak Sensor — Water in Base. Water has been detected in the base pan by the leak sensor. Similar to E23/AquaStop activation. The drain pump will run to evacuate water. Check all internal hoses, connections, pump seals, and door boot seal for the source of the leak. Fix the leak and remove standing water from the base pan before clearing the error. Persistent F:23 codes indicate an ongoing leak that must be repaired.

The most successful fix is "Replace Door Boot Seal and Inspect Internal Leak Points" (hard difficulty, ~90 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $15-$25. HomeMD has 2 community-ranked fixes for this error.

This error is rated critical severity. It is generally not urgent and can often be resolved with a simple DIY fix.

Yes — the top-ranked community fix ("Replace Door Boot Seal and Inspect Internal Leak Points") is rated hard difficulty and takes about 90 minutes. Tools needed: T20 Torx screwdriver, Pliers, Flashlight, Bucket.

DIY cost: $15-$25. Professional repair typically costs $120-$200. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The Bosch WGA244ABUS 2.4 cu ft 500 Series Compact Washer has 8 other known error codes, including: E02 (Motor / Inverter Fault), E13 (Water Inlet Timeout), E17 (Overfill Condition), E18 (Drain Timeout), E23 (AquaStop / Leak Detected), and 3 more.

Error code F:23 also appears on 4 other Bosch models: WGA242ABUS 2.4 cu ft 500 Series Compact Front-Load Washer, WGA244AMUS 2.4 cu ft 500 Series Washer White, WGA252ABUS 2.4 cu ft 500 Series with Home Connect, WGG244ABUS 2.4 cu ft 500 Series Smart Washer. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.