Washer Isn T Draining Water

If you reach into your washer expecting to transfer the damp clothes to the dryer but find that your clothes are sopping wet and water is still standing the bottom of the tub your machine isn t draining properly.

Washer isn t draining water.

To inspect the drain hose turn off the power to the washer disconnect the hose have a bucket ready to catch any water and check the hose for damage or obstructions. If it s not turning you ll need to remove the pump. Check for a valve bracket. I have a frigidaire front end washer that isn t draining.

Test the valve by pushing on the valve bracket to make sure it moves freely. If the washer won t drain should check the drive belt. I took the pump out and did not find any blockages and the impeller rotates. Carefully pull the cord out of the socket so that the washer isn t connected to a power source.

Simply turn the machine on an empty cycle and you ll be able to hear whether the pump is working. If the belt is broken or if it isn t tight on the pulleys the washer won t drain properly if at all. Although this is not code compliant in most places it serves the same purpose as the air gap to prevent drain water from siphoning back into the dishwasher. It doesn t feel like there are any blockages in the hoses.

Most but not all dishwashers have a drain valve that keeps water from draining back into the dishwasher. If you have a valve bracket see photo your dishwasher has a drain valve. If the washer won t drain the lid switch assembly might be defective. A kink or clog in your washing machine s drain hose could be interfering with water flow and preventing your machine from draining properly.

Fix washing machine that won t drain washer not draining water. Don t try to handle the water in the machine until it s unplugged. The machine is about 10 years old. If this hose has come loose so it is no longer looped up higher than the level of the dishwasher it may prevent water from properly draining out of the appliance.

There s a simple way to troubleshoot the washing machine to see if the pump is the reason your washing machine isn t draining.