Washer not draining? 6 quick checks

Unplug first. Turn off water. Put towels down.

Nine times out of ten, a washer that won’t drain is a clogged filter or a kinked drain hose — both ten-minute fixes. Work through these six checks below; they’re ordered from most common to least. If the pump impeller has seized or snapped, the pump needs replacing — I usually carry them and can swap one the same day.

1. Clean the filter. Bottom access door: twist cap, drain into a pan, remove lint/coins.
2. Drain hose kink. Pull machine forward; make sure the hose isn’t crushed or clogged.
3. Coin trap. On some models separate from the filter — remove debris, screws, hairpins.
4. Pump impeller. Spin with a finger (power off). If seized/broken — pump needs replacing.
5. Lid/door switch. If the lock doesn’t click, the control may block drain/spin.
6. Control reset. Power off 2 min, then run “Drain & Spin”.

Still full of water? I can come out same/next day. Call or email.