After gathering all your courage decided to go laundry, with full determination you separated the clothes, making different piles and just after one cycle, you got to know that your washer is not draining. It can be worst than getting your toe stubbed but do not worry. Here, will try out best to help you out with your problems.
Following our guide to follow if you are facing the same issue:
1 Drainage Hose is Bent:
Along with other problems, one of the initial problems for the washer not draining is that the drain hose is bent or clogged. They become clogged by those things which bypass the filter drain.
How to unblock drainage hose:
1 Washer should be unplugged and the water supply should be stopped. Now, locate the hose.
2 Use a bucket or towel to catch any water that might leak out while the hose is being unclogged.
3 Now examine the hose for any possible obstructions. Try to untwist it so it can out come if that does not work try using hot water to clean the tube.
4 Once it is unclogged and the washer is functioning properly. Secure the hose back on the machine.
2 Poor Load Distribution:
If the load in the washer is not evenly spread then it can cause the washer to vibrate excessively which can cause hindrance in draining the washer. Simply, you have to even out the balance so your washer can give the best results.
3 Lid Switch Inspection:
Basically lid switch is a safety mechanism that allows the washer to start when the lid is closed. If the switch is faulty washer will not drain as they may assume that the lid is open even when it is closed.
First, verify if the switch is working properly or not by the following steps:
1 Fill the washer and start your cycle
2 Once it starts swirling open the lid
3 If the washer stops right away after the opening of the lid then the switch is working perfectly but if the washer does not stop that means the lid is defective.
If the lid is faulty you should asked for the technician to fix it.
4 Improper Drain Height:
The drain pipe in the washer should be at the standard height otherwise it can problems in the washer like not draining the water from the washer.
In the “top load washer,” the drain should be at least 30 inches up from the floor.
In the “Front load washer,” the drain pipe should be at least 24 inches up from the floor.
5 Blockage of Drain Filter:
In the washer, the drain filter does have an important purpose as it captures foreign particles, lint, hair, etc. They often get clogged which can cause the problem in washer drainage.
Use the following steps to unblock your pump filter.
1 Location of the pump filter in the washer varies from model to mode. Use a manual to locate the location of it.
2 Once you have found the filter remove it from the washer. You should be prepared with towels and a bucket as the pipe can have water in it.
3 Clean the pump thoroughly to make sure it clean as new.
4 now secure it back and then check if the water is getting drained properly or not. If it is still it is not getting then there may be another issue that needs to be highlighted.
6 Plumbing problem:
If the water is emerging from the washer or drain. This is a sign that the drainage system of a house is a culprit. It may lead to a bigger problem so you should seek help from a reputable plumber.
7 Drive Belt:
Although they are not the direct culprit for the washer not draining they can be at fault for not draining of the water t for your safe side you should get it checked by a plumber and if the belt looks worn out or damage it can be changed which is not much costly.
8 Manual draining:
If you have tried all the steps above yet facing problems in your washer. Instead of waiting for someone to fix it for you, you decided to do it by yourself. Here is the step you can follow:
. How to manually drain water in the top load washer:
1 Get your hand on the manual of the washer and make sure it is not connected to power.
2 Be handy with some towels and a bucket to dispose of water before it gets messier.
3 Now we locate drainage filters, in this type of washer, they are usually on the left or right side of the washer.
4Now after removing the panel, we very slowly start unscrewing the filter and make sure your bucket and everything are all in place. Once draining out all the water you close the panel and secure it back in place.
. How to manually drain water in front load washer:
1 Get your hand on the manual of the washer and make sure it is not connected to power.
2 Be handy with some towels and a bucket to dispose of water before it gets messier.
3 For the safe side not to cause any injuries or damage we pull out the machine a bit from the wall.
4 Making sure the bucket is in place, we detach the hose pipe and fill up the bucket
5 After drainage of all water, secure the pipe back and you are good to go.
Even after trying every possible point mentioned above and it still washer is not working then you should contact a professional technician and seek help from them.
Conclusion:
To wrap things up, if you are facing issues in your washer guide yourself from the points mentioned above and if still things don’t work your way then you contact a professional technician and seek help from them.
