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Washing machine doesn't hold water because it drains out as soon as it goes in

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If its draining as soon as it goes in
is it draining from the end of the drain hose
or is it pouring out from under the machine.
if its draining from the hose, the end of the hose must be a min. of 6 in above the back of the unit.
if it is not the hose, the you have a leak somewhere
try to gget in the cabinet, and see if you can see where it is going

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Ginko

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  • Posted on May 21, 2009

SOURCE: water keeps draining LG WF-561SPP top loader

If the cycle does not stop draining that is usually because of a faulty membrane switch that controls the water level in your appliance.
The faulty sensor cause the machine to think that there is still water inside, even when water has drained completely.

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  • Posted on Aug 20, 2009

SOURCE: washing machine will not drain. water wont drain

If your washer won't drain, check these:

It spins, but doesn't pump
It doesn't spin or pump
It pumps, but the water returns
It spins, but doesn't pump If your washer spins but doesn't pump the water out, the drain line is probably clogged. In many washers, a small sock or other piece of clothing can get between the clothes tub and the outer tub that holds the water. If the clothing gets between the tubs, it may then get into the drain hose that's attached to the pump--or even into the pump itself. If it's in the pump, you need to remove the hoses from the pump and pull the item out.

To remove the sock from the outer tub port, open the washer's main access panel and remove the large-diameter rubber hose that connects the pump to the bottom of the outer tub. Then, using needle-nose pliers, try to grab and remove the clothing through the port.

Sometimes you can't remove the stuck clothing from below. Then you have to remove the agitator, top of the outer drum shield, and inner clothes tub. This isn't easy to do--and you may need special tools--so you might be happier getting a qualified appliance repair technician to do the job.

If the drain line isn't plugged, the problem may be with your pump. Even if the pump appears to be turning, the internal impeller may be broken. If so, you need to replace the pump.

It doesn't spin or pump If your washer doesn't spin or pump water out but the motor is running, your washer probably has a frozen pump pulley. If so, you need to replace the pump. To check the pulley, remove the pump from the washer and try to rotate the pulley manually. If it doesn't turn freely--if it's frozen or stiff--replace it.

It pumps, but the water returns If the water that pumps out of the machine goes back into the machine after the spin cycle, your washer may be siphoning the water from a laundry tub that has a slow drain, back into the washer. The usual remedy for this is to improve the draining of the laundry tub. (Is something stuck in the drain?) Also, check for these problems:

  • If the drain hose reaches more than about 4 inches into the laundry tub, cut off the excess.


  • If your drain hose is lower than the washer's cabinet, install an air gap/siphon break assembly.

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Gerry Harvey

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  • Posted on Oct 06, 2009

SOURCE: Hotpoint Aquarius WF560, goes through cycle wash

Could need new motor brush kit>

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 21, 2009

SOURCE: As soon as the machine starts drawing water for

Yes, make sure the drain hose where it goes into the drain is higher than the console of the machine. Also make sure it only goes 6 to 8 inches down into the drain. I this is already the case, they make a siphon break that goes on the drain hose that will prevent this. you can find one at any appliance parts house.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 31, 2010

SOURCE: Washing machine wont hold water on any setting

raise the main drain hose to the top of the back control head. there may be a problem with the main hose being to low and the water is gravity siphoning out of the washer.make sure the washer is off when you lift the hose up but do not remove it from the wall,you should here water drain out once it has stopped draining restart you machine and it should fill to the proper level and quit then go into your wash cycle

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