Your washer may have a clogged drain hose or the pump may be broken. A broken lid switch or belt could also be the culprit. It may even be something as simple as the hose being jammed. Whatever the reason, the water will need to be drained from the washing machine before any work or diagnosis can be done.
How do you fix a washing machine that won't drain?
What to Do When Your Washing Machine Won't Drain
- Perform a Master Reset. Unplug your washer for about one minute. ...
- Test the Lid Switch Assembly. ...
- See if the Drain Hose is Kinked. ...
- Check the Drain Hose or Pump for Clogs. ...
- Clean out the Coin Trap. ...
- Check the Water Level Control. ...
- Schedule Washing Machine Repair.
Why are my clothes still soaked after washing?
The most likely culprit for a washer that spins but still turns out soaked clothing is a drain hose problem. It could be clogged, kinked, or even positioned incorrectly if you had to remove the drain tube to make another repair already. ... If the visual inspection checks out, you will want to remove the washer drain hose.
