But if not, not to worry. There is another fix. First make sure that the washer is unplugged and then find the pump on the machine. You will have to unscrew the front cover to get to it. As soon as you find it, you will see a round section with a white, plastic oval-shaped handle. Pull it out carefully. To remove the screen, turn the handle counter-clockwise and apply some pressure. Just make sure to do it over the sink or a bucket as water may come out.
But inside, go ahead and remove the debris causing the clog. Make sure nothing is caught within the screen by feeling inside the hole to the right of the screen. Also make sure that nothing is caught on the fan pump.
Finally, replace the filter, turn it clockwise until tight, and then replace the other panels. If not, the washing machine will need to be replaced.
But if not, then you can call a repair man. Especially if it has been left alone and leaking water everywhere, the damage can spread through the walls and floors. Top load washing machines also use a lid switch. The motor will not operate unless the lid switch is activated.
This fix absolutely must be left up to a professional. It involves using a multi-meter to check for continuity and, if the lid switch has continuity, examining the rest of the motor circuit including the selector switch and timer. Our local company has been family owned since If you are wondering about the quality of our work, you may be able to find out from your neighbors.
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We back up our commitment with timely arrival for appointments, transparency about issues and costs, waiting until we get your approval to begin working and a month labor and parts guarantee. Give us a call today at to experience the Area Appliance Service difference for yourself. Your email address will not be published. Grasp the bottom of the panel with both hands, then slowly lift it forward. As you lift, the top portion of the panel should unhook from the top of the machine.
When it does, carefully remove the panel and set it aside. Check the grey drain hose for kinks or damage. You should see 3 hoses attached to the back of your washer.
The drain hose will be grey, while the hot water is red and the cold water is blue. Look at the grey hose to see if it looks dented, crushed, or bent, which will make it hard for the washer to drain. Look at the bottom of the washer for a plastic pump attached to the drain pipe. The pump is always at the base of the machine, typically at the back or front so you can easily access it. Typically, this pump is clear or white. However, your pump may be a different color depending on the model.
Check the pump and surrounding hose for a clog. Carefully disconnect the hose from the pump to look for a clog. Look inside both the pump and the hose to search for clogs.
The clog will likely be something like a small piece of clothing or a wad of lint. However, it could also be something small like a button or coin. Water may leak out of the hose or the pump when you disconnect them. Look for hose clamps at your local home improvement store. Look over the entire surface of the pump to check for cracks, warps, or broken pieces. You can use the illustration of the pump in your manual as a reference, but it may be best to call in a professional. Listen for weird sounds or leaks coming from your pump.
Usually, a damaged pump will make a weird sound or leak onto the floor before it breaks. Call a plumber or handyman to find out for sure. Method 2. Grasp a visible clog with needle-nose pliers to pull it out. Insert your pliers into the pump or hose.
Then, latch the end of the pliers onto the item clogging your drain. Slowly begin to tug the item out of the pump or hose.
It should slide out easily if you just pull. Find the pulley under the pump and twist it to help unwind the clog. This pulley will turn the spinning mechanism inside the pump. As you pull a clog out of the pump, turn the pulley counterclockwise to help unwind the clog. Detach the pipe and hold 1 end while you place the other in a bucket. Ease it deeper into the pipe until you reach the clog.
Then, use your hands to manually turn the snake as you push it through the clog. You should see the clog drop into the bucket. Slide the hose back over the opening on your pump, then secure it in place. Otherwise, the hose may leak while the machine is on. If there are kinks, it could prevent your washer from draining. Plug up your machine and see if it works. Test out your machine before you put the panel back on it. First, lower your machine back onto the floor if you lifted it. Next, put the power cord back into the socket.
Then, set your washer on the rinse cycle and turn it on. Let the washer run through a rinse and spin cycle to see if it drains. Replace your access panel if your machine is fixed. Unplug the machine again before you replace the panel. Then, grasp the panel near the bottom and slowly lift the top part into place.
Hook the top of the panel onto the top part of the washer, then lower the panel into place. Finally, reinsert the screws at the corners. Method 3. Look for a tiny metal plate on your washer with the model number. Use this model number to select the correct replacement pump for your washing machine. Disconnect the belt underneath the washer from the bottom of the pump. Lift your washing machine so you can see the belt that attaches the pump to the motor.
Gently pull the belt down off of the pump. Leave the pump dangling beneath the washer because you can reuse it with your new pump. You can get a new belt online or at an appliance store. To install it, simply loop the new belt around the motor and the bottom of the pump.
Remove the 3 screws at the base of the pump that hold it in place. Use your screwdriver to loosen and remove each of the screws. Then, lift the broken pump out of the washing machine and discard the old parts.
However, your new pump should come with screws. Use screws to attach the pump inside your washing machine. Put the new pump inside your washing machine in the spot where the old pump was. Then, use your screwdriver to insert 3 screws to hold the new pump in place.
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