Whirlpool Washer Won’t Drain

Whirlpool Washer Won’t Drain. As a result, their washing machine line now includes front-loading washers, gas washers, and high-efficiency washers with smart connectivity, as well as smart washers that can be controlled via your phone.

Of course, the type of washing machine you have is not going to matter if it does not drain, so a clog in one of the pipes located inside your machine may be knocking it out of commission.

It’s important to keep an eye out for signs of possible issues, including broken or cracked hoses or fragile hinges, which may be causing water leaks and flooding in your laundry room.

If these components are working correctly, the control panel or timer may be part of the problem as well.

Whirlpool Washer Won’t Drain

Perform a master reset if the washer will not turn on. Unplug the washer for about one minute, and then plug it back in.

Check to see if the lid switch assembly is dirty. See if the drain hose is kinked or clogged. Use a plunger to clean the coin trap or use compressed air to clear a clog in the drain hose or pump.

The following steps will show you how to fix a Whirlpool washer that won’t drain.

Drain Hose Blocked Or Kinked

If the washer does not drain, you may need to wiggle the drain hose, clear an obstruction with needle-nose pliers, or replace the drain hose. However, due to certain construction features, in older Whirlpool Duets.

If the height of the drain hose is over 96 inches, water will flow back into your tub. The best way to test this out is by unplugging it and pushing it down on the plastic connector behind your machine.

If water flows back up and onto your floor, there may be a problem with height since some models will otherwise have a ball valve system that relies on gravity and not you.

In that case, all you have to do, as stated above, is use needle-nose pliers to remove an obstruction from underneath if possible, then wash it out with vinegar and baking soda.

Control Board Or Timer Malfunction

If the previous solutions have not solved the drainage issue, there may be a problem with the timer and/or control board, and it will need to be replaced.

Some models may have the option to test the control board using a multimeter. It is recommended to get a licensed plumber or other qualified heating and cooling professional to do this replacement if necessary.

Drain Pump Problem

Occasionally, small objects or pieces of clothing can get stuck in drain pumps. If there is anything blocking the drain pump, remove it from the tub and check for obstructions.

If no blockages are visible but the pump still creates excessive noise during its cycle, replace the pump.

Fault in Coin Trap

Some clothes washers have a coin trap, which is installed at the end of a drain hose. If a coin or other object falls down the drain hose and into the clothes washer drum, it will get caught in the coin trap.

Over time, this causes buildup inside the coin trap. Once buildup has occurred, objects can’t go through it, causing the washer to not drain properly, or it won’t even start draining.

A clogged coin trap will cause an issue with your machine’s ability to run and you should remove and clean that first before doing anything else.

Defective Drain Hose

First, you need to determine whether or not your drainage hose is kinked. If it’s kinked, then try to untangle and straighten out the hose – but if that doesn’t work, maybe you need a replacement.

Take a look inside your sink and see if there is any form of obstruction that could be blocking water from draining through.

If there is an obstruction and you can’t remove it by hand, run some hot water through the tube to try and clear up whatever may be inside.