I have a Maytag 8700 washer that appears to have a drain pump locked up on it. I have taken the pump off and run power to it . It only slightly buzzes. The pump does nothing else. Is there anything else I can do to it other than replacing the pump? Could this be my problem. Water does not drain properly if at all.

If there is no blockage in the pump and the test you have already done indicates a minor buzzing or hum,the drain pump is bad.
You could also examine the impeller in the pump to see if it is worn or otherwise damaged.

Just replace Pump once they are bad its hard to even get what you need to even try to fix , you are better off with a New Pump with warranty.

Hi,

Do you see any Error Message on that?

If yes, let me know the same without Reading Further.If not, it might be due to many reasons. You need to properly Investigate. As, you never provide me with all Details, the Best i could do is to Offer you complete Guide.

Before that, Kindly check the Below procedure to Test Pump :-

http://www.acmehowto.com/howto/appliance/washer/check/pump.php

The Guide is :-

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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