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James Thomson Posted on Sep 25, 2012
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Washing machine won't drain

The machine filled up and then stopped and wouldn't drain. I checked the hose and there was not a blockage, the machine started to drain as soon as I disconnected the hose from it. It appears that it didn't have enough power to push it all the way up the hose.

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  • Posted on Sep 26, 2012
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See this causes and fix it. God bless you
Drain Pump Filter
This is the most common problem. Some have a small cover in the lower front put a screwdriver in the hole and turn counterclockwise to remove. There will be a cover to remove, water will come out so be prepared with a towel or wet vac. Clean this out. Other Machines will need to access the drain pump to get to the filter. This can be done by removing the back panel on some washers. On others you will need to remove the lower panel or complete front panel depending on model. The filter is located inside the large hose from the tub to the pump. Remove the hose and clean filter.

Drain Pump
The drain pump may have failed. If you hear it making noises you will need to remove the drain pump and check for obstructions, broken impeller, or not spinning freely. Remove obstructions if it does not spin freely replace the drain pump. If you hear it hum replace the pump if nothing is found inside. If no noise is heard check the pump for power. To do this remove the wire connectors and connect a voltmeter turn to a drain cycle, refer to tech sheet or service manual for proper voltage reading, usually any voltage would probally indicate a faulty pump. If no voltage to the pump replace the main control board.

Hoses
Check the hoses from the pump by disconnecting them and make sure there are no obstructions. Check your hoes drain, if it is a slow drain this can cause your washer to not properly drain.

  • ernesto cuadra
    ernesto cuadra Sep 26, 2012

    ou quesi

  • ernesto cuadra
    ernesto cuadra Sep 27, 2012

    since you are disconect the hose, my answer was included. God bless you

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 21, 2007

SOURCE: Wash Machine Drainage problem

i am a recently retired appliance engineer of 20 years, slowing down the flow of water from any electrical washing appliances can be dangerous and will cause extensive damage to the appliance in question, at the very least it will stop half way through the cycle every time the only way to remedy this is to rectify the drain, or at least sort out another waste water outlet sorry

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 01, 2009

SOURCE: Leak from pipe/wahing machine drain hose

try running the snake from the top to the bottom. they ell pressure hose ends that you inser into the pipe on the end of a hose and when you turn the water on it weslls and applies pressure to push out whatever is in there. they cost about 8.00 and you can buy them at lowes or home depot. just tell them what you need and that it screws onto the end of a hose for unclogging backed up drains. im not sure whats its called but they will know

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 12, 2010

SOURCE: My washing machine will not spin or drain,only fill up with water

Couple things could be happening;

Scenario 1: Your motor is dead, or the electrical connections leading to it are chewed up and no longer send electricity to the motor. If you have a voltage tester, you should see if you are getting power to it.

Scenario 2: The safety switch that stops the motor from spinning when the lid is open is compromised.. This is possible, but less likely, as the motor would still spin in agitate mode..

Good luck!

TheMobilian

Dan Webster

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  • Posted on Nov 10, 2011

SOURCE: The washing machine stops during rinse and

Does it pump out the water? If it does then you have a broken drive coupler

11_10_2011_1_23_46_am.jpgIf it won't pump out OR spin yall have either a bad lid switch

11_10_2011_1_24_30_am.jpgor loose lid hinge or broken strike.
Service manual and more HERE

If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/dan_73bbd84fe1d95b61

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