Written by
Marcus Delaney Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error code18
ApplianceWasher Dryer
When 18 shows up
The pump filter on the GE Profile UltraFast Combo needs cleaning. Along with the number, you may find clothes very wet once the wash is over, or drying that takes longer than before.
GE’s two fixes
Clean the drain pump filter by following the directions in the Owner’s Manual.
Look at the drain hose. If it is pushed too far into the standpipe, the Combo may not drain as it should.
Washer dryer repair in San Francisco and the Bay Area
If neither fix removes 18, the washer repair page covers GE washer dryers in San Francisco and around the Bay Area. Call (415) 729-2045 with the code, the model number and which of the two fixes you tried.
Model compatibility: GE reuses codes across series and model years, so 18 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
18 means the drain pump filter needs cleaning, which can leave loads very wet and lengthen dry times.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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