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Here are some tips you can try if your Whirlpool top-loading washer is not draining completely after the spin cycle:
Common Causes and Fixes:
1. Clogged Drain Hose:
What’s Happening: Sometimes, the drain hose can get clogged with lint or small items from your laundry.
How to Fix It: Unplug the hose from the washer and see if there’s any blockage. You can use a long brush or even a straightened wire hanger to clear it out. Give it a good rinse before putting it back.
2. Kinked or Bent Hose:
What’s Happening: If the hose is bent or kinked, it can block the water flow.
How to Fix It: Check the hose for any kinks or sharp bends and straighten it out. Make sure it’s positioned correctly so nothing’s pinching it.
3. Clogged Drain Pump Filter:
What’s Happening: The drain pump filter can get clogged with lint and debris.
How to Fix It: Find the filter (it’s usually at the bottom front of the washer). Open it up and clean it out under running water. Make sure there’s no gunk left before putting it back in.
4. Blocked Drain Pump:
What’s Happening: Small items like coins or buttons can sometimes get stuck in the drain pump.
How to Fix It: If you’re comfortable doing so, you can remove the front panel of the washer to access the pump. Check for and remove any blockages. Be ready for a bit of water spillage.
5. Faulty Drain Pump:
What’s Happening: Sometimes the drain pump itself can fail or get stuck.
How to Fix It: Listen for any strange noises from the pump during the drain cycle. If it’s not working at all, you might need a new pump. You can test it with a multimeter or replace it if needed.
6. Washer Not Level:
What’s Happening: If your washer isn’t level, it might not drain properly.
How to Fix It: Use a level to check if the washer is even. Adjust the feet of the washer to make sure it’s standing flat.
7. Drain System Issues:
What’s Happening: Sometimes the issue might be with your home’s plumbing, like a clogged standpipe.
How to Fix It: Make sure the standpipe (where the drain hose goes) isn’t blocked. You might need to use a plumbing snake or call a plumber if there’s a bigger issue with your home’s pipes.
Quick Tips:
Run a Test: After fixing any of these issues, run a short cycle to see if the problem is solved.
Check the Manual: Your washer’s manual might have additional tips that are specific to your model.
If you try these steps and the washer still isn’t draining properly, it might be time to call in a repair technician. But hopefully, one of these fixes will get things back on track!
Common Causes and Fixes:
1. Clogged Drain Hose:
What’s Happening: Sometimes, the drain hose can get clogged with lint or small items from your laundry.
How to Fix It: Unplug the hose from the washer and see if there’s any blockage. You can use a long brush or even a straightened wire hanger to clear it out. Give it a good rinse before putting it back.
2. Kinked or Bent Hose:
What’s Happening: If the hose is bent or kinked, it can block the water flow.
How to Fix It: Check the hose for any kinks or sharp bends and straighten it out. Make sure it’s positioned correctly so nothing’s pinching it.
3. Clogged Drain Pump Filter:
What’s Happening: The drain pump filter can get clogged with lint and debris.
How to Fix It: Find the filter (it’s usually at the bottom front of the washer). Open it up and clean it out under running water. Make sure there’s no gunk left before putting it back in.
4. Blocked Drain Pump:
What’s Happening: Small items like coins or buttons can sometimes get stuck in the drain pump.
How to Fix It: If you’re comfortable doing so, you can remove the front panel of the washer to access the pump. Check for and remove any blockages. Be ready for a bit of water spillage.
5. Faulty Drain Pump:
What’s Happening: Sometimes the drain pump itself can fail or get stuck.
How to Fix It: Listen for any strange noises from the pump during the drain cycle. If it’s not working at all, you might need a new pump. You can test it with a multimeter or replace it if needed.
6. Washer Not Level:
What’s Happening: If your washer isn’t level, it might not drain properly.
How to Fix It: Use a level to check if the washer is even. Adjust the feet of the washer to make sure it’s standing flat.
7. Drain System Issues:
What’s Happening: Sometimes the issue might be with your home’s plumbing, like a clogged standpipe.
How to Fix It: Make sure the standpipe (where the drain hose goes) isn’t blocked. You might need to use a plumbing snake or call a plumber if there’s a bigger issue with your home’s pipes.
Quick Tips:
Run a Test: After fixing any of these issues, run a short cycle to see if the problem is solved.
Check the Manual: Your washer’s manual might have additional tips that are specific to your model.
If you try these steps and the washer still isn’t draining properly, it might be time to call in a repair technician. But hopefully, one of these fixes will get things back on track!