Washing Machine Draining Problems
Problems with washing machine drainage can mean your laundry is coming out still wet and water is stuck inside the machine after a cycle.
A few causes of this issue include a blocked filter, a faulty drain pump or sump hose or a blockage in your sink. When a washing machine doesn’t drain, a host of other faults may arise if it is not dealt with.
With the help of eSpares, you can fix the problem yourself with our easy-to-follow guides and videos.
Blocked Filter
If your washer is not draining, the most likely reason is that the filter is blocked - and with this living in the pump assembly; to get to the filter there is usually a door at the bottom right-hand side (but of course, this does depend on your model)
- Small objects such as keys, coins and hair clips may end up in the drain pump.
Safety First! Please make sure that you've switched off your appliance and disconnected it from the mains before beginning any repair.
The filter allows you to easily remove any unwanted items that are restricting the water from draining out.
- You will need to drain the water before you can open the filter.
- The quickest way to drain a machine that is not emptying is by lowering the drain hose to a bowl.
- Remove the pump filter and make sure you place a tray or towels underneath to collect any excess water.
- Some machines may have an emergency drain hose so you can remove any water if your appliance stops full of water.
If your filter is faulty, it’ll need replacing! However, this is where we can offer you some good news regarding the situation. You can browse our extensive range of washing machine filters that we have within our selection of washing machine spares on eSpares.
See our Washing Machine Pump and Draining diagnostic video.