Comfee Washer E4 — What It Means & How to Fix It
Your Comfee washer can't pump out the water — E4 is the drain fault, usually a kinked drain hose, a hose draped too high, or a clogged filter.
What this code means
E4 on a Comfee washer means draining didn't finish: the manual raises it when the washer takes over 10 minutes to drain and still can't empty. These compact machines typically drain through a hose you hang over a sink or into a standpipe, so a hose that has slipped, kinked, or been left looped too high is the most common reason the water won't clear.
Comfee's owner's manual for the CLV09N1AMG and CLV09N1AWW lists E4 as taking over 10 minutes to drain without emptying the washer. On a portable model the drain hose position is part of the setup every time you use it — if it isn't hooked at the right height, the pump can struggle. Other Comfee washers may number their codes differently, so check the table in your own model's manual.
Most likely causes
| Cause | How likely | DIY-fixable? |
|---|---|---|
| Kinked or crushed drain hose | Very common | Yes — no tools |
| Drain hose hung too high or slipped out of place | Common | Yes — reposition |
| Clogged pump filter or trapped object | Common | Yes — towel, 15 min |
| Blocked sink or standpipe | Occasional | Partly — check the drain |
| Failed drain pump | Less common | No — technician job |
What you can try yourself
- Switch off and check the drain hose along its length for kinks or crushing.
- Make sure the hose is hooked at the height the manual specifies and hasn't slipped down a standpipe or out of the sink.
- If your model has a lower access panel, lay a towel down and clean the pump filter, removing any trapped item.
- Run the sink to confirm the drain itself isn't blocked.
- Clear E4 (Start/Pause or a brief unplug) and run a Spin/Drain to retest.
Seeing the symptom rather than the code? Washer won't drain: checks that apply across brands.
When to call a technician
- The hose and filter are clear but water won't pump out.
- The pump runs but no water moves.
- The sink or standpipe backs up when the washer drains.
Typical professional repair cost: Drain pump replacement on a Comfee washer typically runs $100—$200 including labor.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my Comfee washer full of water with E4?
The pump couldn't clear the water in time, so it's left in the tub. Check the drain hose for kinks and the right height, clean the filter if there is one, then run a drain/spin.
How should the Comfee drain hose be positioned?
At the height given in your manual — usually hooked over a sink or into a standpipe, not looped high above the machine and not pushed far down the pipe. The wrong height stalls or siphons the drain.
Does my Comfee washer have a drain filter?
Some models do, behind a small panel at the lower front; many compact units don't. If yours has one, cleaning it clears most E4 faults; if not, focus on the hose.
Sources checked
Error meanings can vary by model. This guide was checked against the documentation above; use the manual for the model number on your own appliance when it differs.
Related Comfee codes
- Comfee Washer E1 Your Comfee washer isn't filling — E1 is the water-inlet fault, usually a faucet adapter that's loose or half-open, a kinked hose, or a clogged inlet screen.
- Comfee Washer E2 Your Comfee washer thinks the top lid is open — E2 is the lid code, and the fix the manual gives is simply to close the lid.
- Comfee Washer E3 Your Comfee washer can't balance the load for spin — E3 is the out-of-balance fault, fixed by spreading the laundry evenly and levelling the machine.
- Comfee Washer E5 Your Comfee washer shows E5 when the water has filled past its preset level — turn off the faucet, and call the service center as the manual directs.
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