Hotpoint HTW240ASKWS 3.8 cu ft Top Load Washer with Deep Fill and Heavy Duty Agitator MECH-02 Error Fix: Won't Drain — Water Remains in Tub

Error code MECH-02 on the Hotpoint HTW240ASKWS 3.8 cu ft Top Load Washer with Deep Fill and Heavy Duty Agitator means: Won't Drain — Water Remains in Tub. The washer does not drain after the wash cycle — check the drain hose for kinks, and verify it is not inserted more than 6-8 inches into the standpipe (excessive insertion can cause siphoning issues); listen for the drain pump running — if the pump hums but water does not flow, there is a blockage in the pump housing; small items like coins, bobby pins, small socks, and buttons are commonly found lodged in the drain pump; on GE/Hotpoint top-load washers, the pump is usually accessed by tilting the machine back or removing the front/rear panel; if the pump does not run at all, the pump motor may have failed or the connection is loose

The most successful fix is "Remove and Clean Drain Pump and Replace if Faulty" (medium difficulty, ~60 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $10-$20. 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 ("Remove and Clean Drain Pump and Replace if Faulty") is rated medium difficulty and takes about 60 minutes. Tools needed: Flathead screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, Pliers, Flashlight.

DIY cost: $10-$20. Professional repair typically costs $120-$180. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The Hotpoint HTW240ASKWS 3.8 cu ft Top Load Washer with Deep Fill and Heavy Duty Agitator has 8 other known error codes, including: MECH-01 (Won't Fill with Water), MECH-03 (Won't Agitate — Fills But Does Not Wash), MECH-04 (Won't Spin — Motor Runs But Basket Doesn't Spin), MECH-05 (Leaking Water), MECH-06 (Excessive Vibration or Walking Across Floor), and 3 more.

Error code MECH-02 also appears on 7 other Hotpoint models: HDA3600HWW 24 in Built-In Dishwasher with 48 dBA Noise Level and 5 Wash Cycles, HPS18BTHBB 18 cu ft Top Freezer Refrigerator with LED Lighting and Humidity-Controlled Crispers, HSS25GFTWW 25.3 cu ft Side-by-Side Refrigerator with Ice & Water Dispenser and LED Interior Lighting, HTS18GBSSS 18 cu ft Top-Freezer Refrigerator with Adjustable Wire Shelves, HTW200ASKWW 3.5 cu ft Top Load Washer with Deep Water Wash and Dual Action Agitator, HTX24EASKWS 7.0 cu ft Electric Dryer with Sensor Dry and Wrinkle Prevent Option, and 1 more. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.