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Travis Flahr Posted on Apr 23, 2012
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Clogged Drain Hose

My drain hose is clogged. It is the large drain hose on the back of the machine that allows the water to go into my household drain. I dont know how to detach it from the washer to clean it.

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There should be a spring clamp of some kind,use a pair of pliers to squeeze the clamp open and slide it off the hose.

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  • Posted on Jun 04, 2008

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What you can do is go into the test mode, and see if the drain pump is operating, if not you will need a need drain pump. Do not put it into spin in test mode if you have clothes in there

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  • Posted on Nov 16, 2008

SOURCE: LG WM2233H* Clogged drain

After draining and cleaning filter, reset washer--Unplug unit and hold Start (selector) button for 10 seconds. Plug unit in and restart.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 08, 2009

SOURCE: water pours from drain hose overflow in front of washer

That drain hose in front has a stopper, to prevent discharge. Either it is not there or not tight or something. You can always clog it shut with a round wood bit inserted or something........I don't think it is too difficult.

Cameron Scott

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  • Posted on Aug 02, 2009

SOURCE: LG WM2487 front load washer spews suds out of port on rear.

You are likely using too much detergent or the detergent is not high-efficiency detergent. Change detergents and/or lower amount and this problem should go away.

The water port on the back allows air inside the tub to escape. However, if the wrong type or quantity of detergent are used, excess suds will flow from this port.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 09, 2009

SOURCE: wm2688h will not drain anymore.

You need to take a flashlight and look into the suction port on the pump. Make sure the pump is not clogged and check the pump impeller. Make sure that no blades are broken or missing and the impeller should spin freely. If any blades are missing or broken on the impeller or if it will not turn freely, the pump will have to be replaced. Hopefully, it is just a clogged pump. Hope this helps and best wishes.

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below are some troubleshooting tips that might help to solve the problem;

Remove any kinks in the drain hose. Ensure that the washer is not sitting on the hose.

Inspect the household drain. Remove clogs, if possible. Call a plumber if you cannot remove the clogs.

Check the drain and make sure there is an air gap between the hose and drain. An air gap is necessary to prevent the drain hose from siphoning water.

Clean the pump filter. Open the pump access door. Turn the pump filter counter-clockwise and remove it. Remove dirt and debris. Replace the filter and close the pump access door.

Rearrange the clothing in the load. An unbalanced load can prevent the washer from spinning or draining.

Allow the washer to cool down for two hours. If the washer overheats, it will stop the motor and cool down before restarting.

Close the door completely. The washer will not operate if the door is not securely closed.

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Remove any kinks in the drain hose. Ensure that the washer is not sitting on the hose.

Inspect the household drain. Remove clogs, if possible. Call a plumber if you cannot remove the clogs.

Check the drain and make sure there is an air gap between the hose and drain. An air gap is necessary to prevent the drain hose from siphoning water.

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