The washing machine does not drain water, how to fix it?
Have you decided to wash your clothes and noticed that the washing machine does not drain? Unfortunately, this problem is one of the most common. The reasons for its occurrence may be different.
But before we talk about the reasons, let's look at how this problem manifests itself. And what types of it are there:
- The water drains extremely slowly, and the program may crash at the same time.
- During the execution of the program, the process stops at the moment when the water should be drained. The water does not drain.
- Some washes drain the water, others don't.
- During the main wash everything is fine, but during the rinse it does not drain.
- The spin mode is blocked after draining.
What could be the reasons for this malfunction? Let's list them:
- The connecting pipe (between the tank and the pump) is clogged with debris.
- There was a foreign object in the pump.
- The pump filter is clogged with debris.
- The pump is broken.
- Clogged sewer or siphon.
- The hose through which water drains is clogged.
How to fix a washing machine yourself?
Before you repair your washing machine, you must turn off the power to it. Don't neglect safety rules. And so, first we disconnect the machine from the electricity by unplugging the plug from the power supply.
Cleaning the filter
After that, let's check our filter. It is located at the bottom of the case on the front side. During the work, some water may spill onto the floor. Therefore, it is better to prepare a rag or a small empty container in advance. If you see that the filter is clogged, simply clean it of foreign objects.This procedure may solve the problem.
For clarity, we will demonstrate the entire process of removing a washing machine filter on video:
Checking the pipe
But what to do if the filter is removed and the problem remains? That is, the washing machine does not drain water? In this case, we move on to the next stage of repair. Namely, to cleaning the pipe connecting the washing machine tank and the pump (pump).
In order to gain access to it, you need to unscrew the bolts that secure the drain assembly. After this, we take out the pipe and remove the fixing clamp. Then we drain the water from the pipe into a pre-prepared container.
After this, it is necessary to check whether our pipe is clogged with any debris. To do this, squeeze it slightly in different places. If you feel a blockage, it must be removed. After this, we assemble the entire structure to its original state.
Impeller
If this does not solve our problem, then we move on to the next possible malfunction. Now we will check whether the pump impeller is jammed. It is located directly behind the filter. If even a small thing gets into it, it may cause a malfunction. Therefore, first try to rotate the impeller. If it rotates and no foreign objects are visible, then everything is fine with it. And if you find something unnecessary, for example, a coin or a button, remove it. If this does not help, then all that remains is to check the drain pump (pump).
How to check and replace the pump?
In order to check the serviceability of the drain pump, we will remove the filter, as you have already done this before. After that, set the program to spin. And highlight the filter hole. The easiest way to do this is to use a regular pocket flashlight. If the pump impeller does not move, then the pump (drain pump) is broken. After all, we have already checked it for the presence of foreign objects. And this is the only explanation for the fact that the impeller does not rotate. And once we have identified the fault, we move on to the next stage - replacing the broken part.
But before that, we need to purchase this very detail. Most washing machines use standard parts to assemble them. Therefore, we will be able to select the new pump we need without any problems. If you don’t know where you can buy it, the easiest way is to use the Internet to find a seller. Namely, the Google search engine or others. Type into the search bar: “buy a pump for a washing machine in Moscow”, “in Moscow” you need to change it to your city if you are not a Muscovite. Then find sellers in the search results, call them and buy a new pump.
And so, we have already bought a pump. Now let's remove the broken one and replace it with a working one. To do this, we need to remove the drain assembly of the washing machine. And detach the drain pump from this unit. Then he carefully removes the wires from it. Then we take out the working drain pump and install it in place of the old one. We attach wires and stuff to it. And we put the machine back to its original condition.
To make the whole process easier, we have compiled a video that shows the entire process of removing and replacing the drain pump. See:
Assembling the washing machine
When assembling, be careful with the attachment points. Check the presence of clamps and their tightness, tighten all screws and make sure that all parts are in place.
After this, we will check the performance of the machine by performing a test wash. Be careful during the washing process.If a leak occurs anywhere, it means that some connection was not properly secured. In this case, correct this problem and check the operation of the washing machine again.
We hope that this article helped you solve the problem. Have a good day!
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105 reader comments
Good afternoon Please tell me, if the impeller blade is broken, does the pump need to be replaced?
Of course it is necessary. This pump won't last long.
Remove it from the broken blade and continue to operate, unless of course the water is draining. I have eight of these blades. There is no question of imbalance, the speed there is very low.
Not necessarily, you can break off the blade on the opposite side, the balancing will be restored, although the pump performance will decrease.
Everything works for me, I did it according to the instructions!! then I pulled out the pump and applied 220 volts to it and it works!!! what else could be the problem!!! maybe 220 is not getting to the pump?
Finally, at least someone asked them the right question, otherwise everyone writes that the pump is not working - change it. And if it works, but not always, then what? And the fact that no one remembers anywhere about the age of SMA and the older it is, the more reasons for breakdowns there are.I’ll tell you this: if your machine begins to periodically cause various errors or something does not work, or does not always work, then there is only one reason - the “control module”. Or rather, its power part. With age, microcracks appear on the solder, which ultimately lead to malfunctions of some devices. And even burnout of boards, or rather of tracks on the board. Well, there is also a lot about this on the Internet, just look for it correctly.
Exactly! My pump is perfect, like new and turns perfectly from 220 volts - I checked it, but it doesn’t turn on to drain - I’ll go look at the electronics... For some reason on the Internet everyone is sinning with the pump - even a fool can understand that. I almost foolishly bought a new one, took the old one off and checked it.
Good day to all! Please tell me, my washing machine won’t drain, I changed the drain pump but it’s still the same story, the machine model is Samsung s621. Thanks in advance!
The impeller rotates a little stiffly, but not in jerks. Is it possible to remove the impeller - the electric motor is apparently non-removable \ when turned on, it rotates directly, but each revolution is not full
Tell me, is the electric motor of the drain pump not disassembled? Samsung wf 75205AV The armature rotates, but it’s a little tight, and it should be free (with weak jerks) is it possible to remove the lionfish, I tried to pry it off with a screwdriver, but it worked. I turned it on directly, it works, but it’s like there aren’t enough revolutions—can anyone tell me?
Good afternoon The washing machine won't drain! I replaced the drain pump, the machine still does not drain! What else could it be?
Thanks for the advice! From the hose in front of the pump they took out a chain with a cross, a bra wire and some other piece of hardware))) the pump did not burn out, the machine is working
I also reached into the pipe and found a sock
Good afternoon. The problem is, the pump impeller works but the pump itself does not suck in water?
Try calling a repairman to your house and let him take a look. Has it been acting up for a long time?
The impeller works but does not drain
Just finished renovation. The problem was that a rag got into the drain pipe that goes before the pump and blocked the free flow of water. As a result, the pump hummed, the impeller turned, but there was no point.
Thanks a lot!
I thought that was it, I got it!
And your first advice helped. Thanks a lot!
Good evening! The machine does not drain, I opened the filter, there was a cut stuck in some blade. little thing. A part tore off, the machine hummed during the spin cycle and fell silent, then during the spin cycle there was a quiet hum, until the spin-up there was silence. So what's now?
Thank you very much for your recommendations, the machine stopped draining, I cleaned the filter as you recommended, and it started working. Hooray!
Hello. The machine washed, but did not wring out or drain, SE appears on the display. I cleaned the filter and the threads were wound. Now SE appears on the display when washing. What could this be and what should be done?
Ha! Now the drum doesn't turn either. Probably screw her.
Hello, the situation is this: At some stage (as I understand it, before spinning), the machine tries to drain the water as much as possible. You can hear her applying oil, but there is no noticeable effect. Time is dragging on. I took everything apart completely. The filter is clean, the pipes are not clogged... but while it is oiling, if you lift the drain hose a little (approximately the middle of the hose), you can hear water actively starting to leak out of the hose.... and the problems are gone. What could it be
Same error atlant
Good evening. machine Atlant SMA 50u102, error code F4, cleaned the filter, all the pipes, the pump pump, everything that could be cleaned. The pump works great, the blades are intact, but after 20 minutes of operation it still knocks out F4? What else could it be?
We have the same nonsense. My husband and I spent until one in the morning with her. It doesn't work and that's it. You turn on the drain, it seems to catch on right away, and then there’s silence. And the engine gets very hot.
Good evening, Samsung machine, not even 2 months old. It doesn’t squeeze out, the pipe that goes to the sewer is filled with water, that is, it doesn’t drain. The machine gets stuck at 9 minutes. Tries to gain momentum and falls silent. It doesn’t show any error letters, what’s the problem?
Hello! I have a Samsung wf862 machine and it does not drain the water. It reaches the ninth minute and it’s worth it, what to do, please tell me! And it doesn’t wring out at all.
Good evening. The machine does not drain. The pump is running. The drain hose is not clogged. What could it be?
Good evening! The machine drains the water, but does not spin. What could it be?
Good evening. Stir. mash.INDESIT PWDE 7125 S (EU). Drain does not work (drain mode 2 min). When you press the drain, the pump turns on. for 2 seconds (spit from the drain hose) and turns off. At the end of 2 minutes, error F13 (drying temperature sensor malfunction - YES). The filter and hose are clean (from the tank to the sink). The winding is OK (220 Ohm). I drain by gravity. What is the reason?
your heating element is not working or is broken into the body
On the Samsung wf125nc I changed the pump... it still doesn’t work... I got to the M2LZ47 triac, changed it... it still doesn’t work... I turned on the drain program, checked the terminals on the pump with a probe, there is current, but there is still no drain (oh yes, the door lock is also stuck but when you press hard, it works and the machine starts washing again (Tell me what else it could be!
Door lock needs repair
THANKS A LOT!!! Thanks to your advice, I solved the problem!
Hello. Doesn't drain water. I changed the pump, cleaned everything, the problem remains, what could it be?
We changed the pump, checked the empty one, everything gets knocked down, just started to wash it, it doesn’t drain!!!!! What to do?
Good day... all the questions, but where can I read the answers??
Tell! The Ariston machine does not drain water well during the spin cycle! You have to open the door and close it again and turn on the program again only then it drains the remaining water! Then put it on the spin cycle and the laundry is dry! I'm still suffering since I bought it!
We have the same thing((((Did you solve the problem?
Please help, the Vestel machine does not drain the water, but during a quick wash it drains and the filter is clean. What to do?
Thank you. Diagnostics according to plan. Saved on the master.
I turned it over as in the video, found the sock in the accordion, everything works.
Good evening, please tell me that maybe the washing machine is not draining water. Everything was checked and cleaned, nothing was missing. When you turn on the machine, the first flush goes well, and then it shows F4. We place the basin on the drain hose and the water drains out.
My F4 washing machine also shows what they did?
Hello. The machine does not drain, we checked everything is clean, but when you blow into the drain hose, everything drains. What could it be?
I have the same. Did you fix the cm or is the problem still there?
Good afternoon The LG machine has a cord stuck behind the nameplate and you can’t pull it out with tweezers. Question: how else can I get it out?
Good morning! BOSCH machine, washes instead of 40 minutes, 2 hours, does not drain the water. The pump was replaced yesterday. The master changed it. Today the same problem takes 2 hours... you set the program to run the drain, then it runs the rinse program, drains, spins. Why doesn't it do this in other programs?
Change the heating element.
Good afternoon The machine is on the cotton program, synthetics only washes, does not rinse, does not drain or spin. It does everything in the rinse program. What is the reason?
Good morning, my machine does not drain the water, but washes and rinses. What could be the reason?
After cleaning the filter and checking the pump, I started the rinse mode to check the drainage. There is no drain, error code E16. What is the reason?
People, there is no water drainage, the pump is working, the pressure switch is working, the hoses and filter are clean!!! Didn't the washing machine just arrive, the fee is super expensive?
Guys, thank you very much.
Your advice helped, I’m a hero to my wife!))
Good afternoon. Has anyone had a similar problem? The machine does not drain the water when washing and rinsing, and when the drum is full it creaks when rotating... the water had to be drained through a filter.
Today the machine did not drain water, thanks to your advice, I took the garbage out of the filter and started working)))) Thank you!
Thanks for the advice. Very clear explanation of troubleshooting! I was looking for a problem - the water was not draining, it happened to me, I cleaned the filter before or found small solid debris in the impeller, but this time it did not drain even through a clean filter and working impeller. And only from you I found advice - to clean the pump, I’m in shock - two keys, a bra wire, a few coins and all this with a handful of dog hair. And you can see by the oxidation and rust, it’s been so long since the machine started draining!
Hello! I see questions, but no answers. The machine does not drain the water, the filter is clean, the hose is clean, the pump rotates during the spin cycle, but the water still does not drain. What should I do?
Please tell me, the MASTERCOOK PTE-1036P machine does not drain water. The wash cycle goes through and stops, the filter has been cleaned.
Washing machine MASTERCOOK PTE-1036P. The wash goes fine, but then the water doesn't go away. We tried cleaning the filter, but it didn't help. What to do?
Please tell me why the DAEWOO machine model DWD-M8051 does not drain water through the drain hose, but only pours through the filter; when you remove the water through the filter, it begins to squeeze out. Maybe someone had such a problem?
Thank you for the article, it helped a lot, I did it without my husband’s participation or calling a specialist!
The Indesit machine does not drain the water, does not rinse, and the water goes down the drain. I removed the drain pump, everything is fine, but when I turn it on. The spin cycle also rattles. What kind of miracle malfunction is this?
Tell me, Samsung drains well after washing, but during the spin cycle it is intermittent and the program crashes.
Step by step I found faults related to blockages; I found a snake slider and a screw between the tank and the pump. I assembled everything and miraculously it worked. Thank you very much for the practical advice!
The author of this article saved me about 12,000 rubles (the minimum price tag for a washing machine), and almost bought a new one. I read the article and revived the broken one (the cord got stuck in the pump). Thank you!
Hello, when washing the machine stops at 19 and does not spin. You can hear it humming, but it doesn’t wash or drain the water. What could it be?
Hello! Hans's machine did not drain the water after washing, froze, the run light was flashing! The hoses are all clean, the pump is working, I checked and cleaned it myself! Previously it froze, but restarting helped, now it freezes completely, disconnecting from the network does not help! How to reset the error?
Thank you very much!
Thank you very much for the advice, I’m just a man - a woman :)
Hello! GORENIE does not drain water. The filter and pipes are clean, the pump works. I unscrew the filter, water does not flow to the pump, but it is visible in the drum. What if you remove the eco-ball? Help me please. It's a long way to go for repairs.
I am grateful to you all, your advice has already helped me twice. Thank you very much again!
Hello! Bosch Max (WFO 2040 0E) behaves strangely - sometimes (the pattern is unclear). After rinsing, the machine does not spin, but simply turns off after some time. The noise of the running pump is not audible at this time. Sometimes you just need to wait 15-20 minutes, and then manually start the spin cycle and it will be done. This ends the washing program. But sometimes this does not help, you have to manually drain all the water through a thin drain hose, then unscrew the lid at the bottom (supposedly a filter). There is nothing there. I look at the impeller, there is nothing suspicious in it either, the impeller turns manually with a certain step. I put the plug in place. I turn it on to spin and the machine runs, and of course you can hear the pump running. The hose from the tank to the pump is clean. I don't know what's wrong. I don’t find any pattern of spin failure, because... Sometimes washing goes smoothly.Please tell me where to look for treatment.
Hello! We have a problem with the Atlant machine, it doesn’t drain the water, it gives F4. Everything was checked, everything was clean, even the pump was replaced. But the problem still hasn’t gone away... tell me what to do? Is it possible to repair or buy a new one?
Thank you very much for the detailed explanation. I managed without calling a specialist.
Hello! The Indesit machine does not drain water. The hose is on the bathroom. If you missed it and didn’t put it in the cup, then all the lights start to flicker. And then we turn on the spin and rinse separately. Everything in the pump is clean.
Mine didn’t drain because a coin got into the hose and there was garbage on it!
Thank you very much for the article, the repair took me 20 minutes (which means I’m not that lost). The washing machine did not drain the water. I took off the filter, and there was darkness. In addition to rags, there was money, glass, and ice cream sticks. I'm just shocked!
Kandi's machine does not drain water. The filter is clean.
Is it possible to connect the 220 pump directly to the pump to check?
Can. That's how I check.
Thank you, it helped!
Hello, I have this problem: the Ariston machine washes, but when it comes to spinning and draining it stops. I installed a new pump, but the problem did not go away. It won't turn on. I cleaned everything everywhere.
Hello, the problem is this: the Indesit IWC6085 washing machine does not drain when rinsing.
Hello, I can’t understand what the problem is. The machine reaches the spin cycle and drains the water. Error e003. The filter is clean. The pump is also clean. The pipes are not clogged. If I place the water drain hose on the floor, the water drains by gravity. And the sink no longer drains water. What could be the problem? Thanks in advance.
Hello, the washing machine fills with water after washing, although it is turned off. Help with the problem.
This happened to us. As a result, the house was flooded up to the first floor. The water supply valve needs to be replaced. Didn't close completely. And now I turn off the water to the machine after washing, just in case.
Thank you very much for the article! I thought I’d spend a lot of money on a master, but thanks to you I got away with a slight scare :)
Good evening. We replaced the drain pump. The washing machine drained the water completely for 1 day, but on the second day it started not draining completely. The filters were all cleaned but the problem remained. Please help me find the reason.
Please tell me why the washing machine takes a long time to fill with water and does not drain? What is the reason? And when you throw the drain hose on the floor, the water drains out. Thanks in advance.
Thank you! Your article continues to help people!
The machine hummed strainedly, but did not drain. I looked into the filter and found a sock))
Thank you, author!
I put the hose down, the water doesn’t flow, what’s the reason?
Hello, our Indesit machine does not drain, what should I do and how to fix it?
Read the article first.
Thank you! The advice that helped me a lot was to disassemble the pump. And there was a penny. She blocked the water outlet.
🙂
Hello everyone, the washing machine does not drain the water until you raise the drain hose higher than it. That is, into the sink.
Good evening. We replaced the drain pump. The washing machine drained the water completely for 1 day, but on the second day it started not draining completely. The filters were all cleaned but the problem remained. Please help me find the reason.
thanks for the consultation
Thank you for the article.
I got the following situation. The pump worked, I checked it in the way indicated in the article.
The hose above the pump was clean, but above the hose I unscrewed the float chamber and pulled out a sock through the hole. Everything is fine now.
Hello! I have an LG machine. I washed it normally 2 times, then stopped at 11 minutes and it shows OE. The drain was cleaned and the pump too. The pump is clean, but the water does not drain! What to do? Could it be the electronics?
SM "Electrolux". Age 13 years. Indicates a blockage and does not drain water. Double checked everything from the drum to the center drain riser. Everything is clean and working. Of the three drain programs, 2 times it does not pump out water, but 1 time it can drain or vice versa.
Hello, I pulled the sock out of the pump. Now it doesn't pour water. The washing machine is new 1 month.
Please tell me you checked the motor for drainage. It works, there is no garbage. We put the structure back together - it doesn’t work. Could there be a wiring problem?
Good day. Samsung WF6458N7W. During the cycle, at the end of the washing time, the drain and spin are not turned on, and the display does not show an error, but the current cycle time. What is the reason? Maybe the water level sensor is acting up?