GE · Washing Machine
GE Washing Machine E005 Error Code
Drain pump problem or long drain
What this error means
E005 means drain timed out—the pump ran but water remained, matching GE 5E on front-load washers.
Common causes
- Clogged pump filter
- Kinked drain hose
- Failed pump motor
- Excess suds slowing drain
Step-by-step fixes
- 1Open lower access and clean pump filter into a pan
- 2Straighten drain hose with air gap at standpipe
- 3Run spin drain and listen for pump
- 4Use HE detergent only
When to call a technician
Clear filter with E005 recurring needs drain pump replacement.
Affected models
- GE GFW550SSNWW
- GE GFW850SPNRS
- GE GFW650SSNWW
Easy10 min