E4
Magic Chef · MCSTCW21W4 2.1 cu ft Portable Top Load Washer
Draining fails to finish after draining for 4 minutes. Check drain hose for kinks or clogs. Ensure drain hose end is not sealed or blocked. Verify internal rubber ring of drain valve is not blocked. Clean drain filter. Check drain hose height per installation guide.
Error E4 on the Magic Chef MCSTCW21W4 2.1 cu ft Portable Top Load Washer means: Drain Alarm. The top-ranked community fix is “Inspect and Replace Drain Valve Rubber Ring and Check Drain Hose Height” (medium difficulty, ~40 min, DIY cost: $10-$20). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.
Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · washer
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While many washer repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:
Average professional repair cost for this issue: $100-$140.
The Magic Chef MCSTCW21W4 2.1 cu ft Portable Top Load Washer has 8 other known error codes:
Error code E4 also appears on 1 other Magic Chef model:
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