Bosch washing machine drain pump filter stuck - Avantixx Vario Perfect Eco Silence Drive

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  @cainboys2225 · 4 years ago

  This video saved me hundreds of dollars, thank you SO much!! The video is clear and concise, with no annoying extra filler or intros. Plus you go through the steps to put it all back together again! THANK YOU!

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  @warrengrosch1603 · 16 hours ago

  Thank you. Your model matched mine and by following your tutorial you saved me from hiring an incompetent technician. That's the case in my country unfortunately. 🤝

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  @jercor45 · 2 years ago

  Without doubt the best step by step guide instructions to fixing  anything  mechanical  I’ve  ever seen on YouTube , 10/10 👍👍

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• DI

  @diennehoofs2219 · 2 years ago

  This is the best video with the clearest instructions on how to empty big items out of your washing machine! Unfortunately this happens about once a year in our household, this video saves us again and again, thank you for putting it online

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• NI

  @nigelwright850 · 2 years ago

  You saved my the cost of a new washer followed your video it revealed a color catcher stuck stopping it draining my wife and daughter were really impressed with me but it was all your work I just followed your instructions

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  @TheVJarman · 3 hours ago

  Absolutley brilliant. Clear step by step instructions that left nothing out. Thanks yery much

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  @SuzetteJ19 · 5 years ago

  Thanks for your helpful video! I was able to sort out my Bosch washing machine following your instructions. Quick safety tip for other people who follow these instructions: when tilting the washing machine to reach the screws underneath, it&apos;s a good idea to have a wall behind so that it can&apos;t tilt too far back, just enough so that the machine&apos;s own weight holds it while it balances on the back legs. I positioned mine in front of a wall and it did feel more secure. <br><br>To get to the small screws underneath the machine under the front panel, you will need some back and arm strength to start tilting the machine backwards, and to hold it steady at the top with one arm while you crouch down to unscrew the little screws underneath at the front, and also some joint and muscle flexibility. Fortunately, the first part of the tilt is the only really heavy part and then the weight of the machine is used as leverage so you&apos;re not really holding up the whole machine. I think the cement blocks around the top and sides of the drum to weight it down are what makes it heavy. If you have someone to help that would be better. I didn&apos;t but I was still able to manage to lift it up as many times as needed until I had taken it apart, unclogged it, and put it back together. <br><br>Kneeling on a cushion or towel helps keep the legs more comfortable while working on the lower parts of the machine.<br><br>Regarding the 6mm socket screwdriver for the bottom screws - I found three screws there and two of them were slightly too small to be gripped and turned by the 6mm socket screwdriver but I was able to borrow a tiny spanner and it worked well.<br><br>I didn&apos;t have a hook pick for removing and replacing the wire circle around the rubber lip on the seal. It was difficult without this, but I found that I was able to manage it with pulling the coiled spring with gloved hands and stretching it by pulling to the left while the right side was already in place.<br><br>For replacing the maintenance flap - it was really difficult but I eventually managed it by pushing the right side in first, then the left, and then going back to the right side and pushing it further back into the groove than I would have thought, using a tiny bit of force.<br><br>If you have laundry stuck in the machine when you get the E:18 message, there will be a lot of water that drains out. You may need to put the plug back in the emergency drain a few times to empty your bucket or container. I had to do this eight times! The door then wouldn&apos;t open to get the clothes out, and the emergency door opening lever didn&apos;t work, but I was able to dislodge the door with a solid thump on the door handle.<br><br>The blockage in my filter was an elastic hairband wound tightly around the impeller and weird pieces of broken plastic in the filter pipe, plus a broken piece of cane from a wicker laundry basket.<br><br>After this experience, I feel like I know my washing machine so much better, and appreciate it even more!! I ran a drum clean cycle after following these instructions and it smells fresh now and all is working well. I&apos;m going to do monthly maintenance on the filter by taking it out of the maintenance flap and checking it for obstructions, and I&apos;m also always going to shake out the laundry and check all the pockets before loading the machine. <br><br><br>Thanks again for your help!

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• KE

  @keza41 · 3 years ago

  Mate, this is excellent YouTubing. Tells me why I can’t unscrew the filter and then gives a solution that is going to save me money and keep me in the good books with my wife. Couldn’t be happier, you’ve gained a sub. Cheers buddy.

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  @OlgaDeloff · 6 years ago

  Thank you. You were clear and easy to understand, you also showed why you did things in the order that you did. I’m very grateful, as a single mum, this helps me immensely. Again, thank you for your efforts.

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• RA

  @raymondsmit4495 · 3 years ago

  sensational. No self promotion. Just straight forward simple instruction. THANK YOU!!!!!

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• ED

  @EdwardButler-vc6qd · 3 years ago

  Thank you for the information. Great tutorial with clear instructions. In case anyone is afraid to take on dismantling the Bosch Vario Perfect (Eco Silence Drive) after watching this clip, there is a new easy way. &nbsp;Disconnect the power and pull out the machine. Tilt it back and you can access the pump and filter system from underneath without having to remove any panels. The technicians at Bosch recognized the problem and left an access area open so it makes the job of unblocking very easy now. &nbsp;August 2023.

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• BI

  @binoky · 1 day ago

  Excellent video! It saved me a lot of money. No fuss about subscriptions or unnecessary promotions—just straight to the point and very detailed. Thank you!