If your washer ends a cycle with water still in the tub, drains very slowly, or stops mid-cycle with a drain error, Arrowhead Appliance Repair can help. We are a family-owned company, in business since 2016, based in Independence, Missouri. Call or text 816-248-1910, or email service@arrowheadappliance.com.

 

A washer that will not drain often has a restriction or a failed pump. The drain hose can be kinked behind the machine or pushed too far down into the standpipe. The household standpipe or laundry sink can be clogged. Small objects, lint, or a sock can block the pump or a coin trap. Too much detergent can leave a tub of suds that will not drain and spin as it should. On some machines, a lid or door lock that does not complete its cycle will also keep the washer from draining. A pump that hums but moves no water, or a pump that is silent when it should be running, may have failed.

 

You can try a few safe checks. Pause the cycle and give a sudsy load time to settle; extra soap is a common and overlooked cause. If you can see the drain hose without pulling the washer out in an unsafe way, look for kinks and confirm that the hose is not buried too deep in the standpipe. Check that the standpipe or laundry sink is not already full. If your washer has a user-accessible drain filter or coin trap, clean it the way the owner's manual describes, and have a shallow pan ready, because water may come out. Do not force a locked door open. Do not disconnect hoses or remove panels to reach the pump.

 

If the tub is still full after those checks, if you hear the pump grinding or buzzing, if water is leaking at the front or back of the washer, or if the door remains locked with water in the tub, call a professional. A technician can clear or replace the pump and confirm that the house drain is not the only problem.

 

Washer drain problems are part of our washer and dryer service; see washer and dryer repair. Arrowhead serves Independence, Lee's Summit, Blue Springs, Kansas City, and nearby communities. In Kansas City, Missouri, we serve the area east of Interstate 35 and south of the Missouri River. If you are in Independence, Lee's Summit, or Overland Park, you can also see /appliance-repair-independence-mo, /appliance-repair-lees-summit-mo, and /appliance-repair-overland-park-ks. We service major brands, including Whirlpool, GE, Samsung, LG, Maytag, Frigidaire, KitchenAid, SubZero, Electrolux, and Bosch.

 

If your washer will not drain, call or text 816-248-1910, or email service@arrowheadappliance.com.