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Conclamo Ludus · 06-28-2003, 03:57 PM

My washing machine won't drain. Not sure what to do. I've heard it may have something to do with the water pump. Any suggestions?

Is there anything I should know before I tear the machine apart?

tman17m · 06-29-2003, 04:49 AM

unplug it...hehe...

well, if you have some time and you are fairly mechanically inclined (which it sounds like you are)..
i would take it apart, find the drain motor, put the washer cycle on drain and test for voltage at the motor. if you are getting voltage, then you have a bad motor, if not, then you have to trace those wires...mabye a bad switch or blown fuse...its hard to say really

also, ive heard of a thing that some washers do which is called suds lock. if the water is too soapy / sudzy it wont drain. in that case i think youre just supposed to let it sit, and pour some fresh water in the tub

edit: unplug it while you are taking it apart, but obviously you have to plug it back in to test it

Ashton · 06-29-2003, 02:38 PM

Washers don't usually have a separate motor for the pump..... if it works at all, (spins, agitates) the problem is probally the electric valve or clogged up line, could also be the timer..... a bad contact in the timer wouldn't open the drain valve.

Conclamo Ludus · 06-29-2003, 03:54 PM

I think the timer was working. I didn't get a chance to pull it apart this weekend like I planned. Thanks for the tips though guys. I'll get to it one of these days, until then laundromats can be great places to people watch.

06-28-2003, 03:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Conclamo Ludus Modern Man Location: West Michigan	The Washing Machine Blues: Help Me! My washing machine won't drain. Not sure what to do. I've heard it may have something to do with the water pump. Any suggestions? Is there anything I should know before I tear the machine apart? __________________ Lord, have mercy on my wicked soul I wouldn't mistreat you baby, for my weight in gold. -Son House, Death Letter Blues

06-29-2003, 03:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Conclamo Ludus Modern Man Location: West Michigan	I think the timer was working. I didn't get a chance to pull it apart this weekend like I planned. Thanks for the tips though guys. I'll get to it one of these days, until then laundromats can be great places to people watch. __________________ Lord, have mercy on my wicked soul I wouldn't mistreat you baby, for my weight in gold. -Son House, Death Letter Blues

06-29-2003, 04:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
tman17m Psycho Location: my cubicle	unplug it...hehe... well, if you have some time and you are fairly mechanically inclined (which it sounds like you are).. i would take it apart, find the drain motor, put the washer cycle on drain and test for voltage at the motor. if you are getting voltage, then you have a bad motor, if not, then you have to trace those wires...mabye a bad switch or blown fuse...its hard to say really also, ive heard of a thing that some washers do which is called suds lock. if the water is too soapy / sudzy it wont drain. in that case i think youre just supposed to let it sit, and pour some fresh water in the tub edit: unplug it while you are taking it apart, but obviously you have to plug it back in to test it

06-29-2003, 02:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ashton PORNHOUND Location: California	Washers don't usually have a separate motor for the pump..... if it works at all, (spins, agitates) the problem is probally the electric valve or clogged up line, could also be the timer..... a bad contact in the timer wouldn't open the drain valve.