Amana Washing Machine: stuck on draining
What is this symptom?
Is your Amana washing machine stuck on draining? This issue often causes water to remain in the tub, preventing the cycle from progressing. Common causes include a clogged drain hose, a blocked drain pump filter, or a faulty drain pump. Understanding these problems can help you troubleshoot effectively.
Important Tips for Amana Models
- Ensure drain hose installation matches Amana instructions: drain hose should not extend too far into standpipe and must be U-shaped as per manual.
Possible Causes
Clogged or kinked drain hose
How to Identify: Visual inspection reveals kinks, bends, or obstructions; water remains in tub after drain cycle
Part: Drain hose
Blocked drain pump filter or pump inlet
How to Identify: Water remains in tub, visible debris in filter area, pump not moving water
Part: Drain pump filter/pump
Faulty drain pump
How to Identify: No sound or weak sound from pump during drain, water not removed even after clearing hoses
Part: Drain pump
Lid/door switch or latch failure
How to Identify: Washer behaves as if lid open, drain cycle not initiated or incomplete
Part: Lid switch/door latch
Control board or timer not signaling drain pump
How to Identify: Pump receives no power during drain cycle; electrical tests may show no output from board
Part: Control board/Timer
DIY Solutions
Inspect and clear drain hose
- Unplug washer and pull away from wall.
- Disconnect drain hose at back and inspect for kinks or blockages.
- Use brush or running water to clear obstructions.
- Reattach and ensure hose is not kinked.
- Run a drain cycle to test.
Clean drain pump filter
- Unplug washer and locate access panel for pump filter (usually bottom front).
- Place towel and bucket under panel to catch water.
- Remove filter cap and clear debris.
- Replace filter and secure panel.
- Test drain cycle.
Next step
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Confirm the diagnosis before ordering. An error code can identify the system involved, but it does not prove that a specific part has failed.
Most relevant component to inspect
Drain Hose
Carries waste water from the drain pump to your home's standpipe or sink drain.
- Typical part-only price
- $15 - $30
- DIY difficulty
- Easy
- Estimated time
- 15-30 mins
Where can I find the model number?
Check the rating label around the door, lid, frame, rear panel, or inside the appliance cabinet. Use the complete model number, including suffixes.
Verify the complete model and part number on the retailer's compatibility page before ordering.
Other parts options
Check related components first; use model search as a fallback.
Drain Pump
Pumps waste water out of the appliance during the drain cycle.
Door or Lid Switch
Detects whether the appliance door or lid is safely closed before operation.
Main Control Board
The central brain of the appliance that controls all components, cycles, and timings.
Model-compatible Washing Machine parts
Enter the complete model number to browse compatible replacement parts. This is a model-based parts search, not a diagnosis that a specific component failed.
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Optional routine care
Maintenance supplies
These products support cleaning or routine upkeep. They are separate from the possible repair components above and are not claimed to fix this error code or symptom.
Washing Machine Cleaner Tablets
Routine tub-cleaning supplies for residue and odor control. They do not repair a mechanical, drainage, or electronic fault.
Braided Washer Inlet Hoses
A maintenance replacement option for visibly worn external fill hoses. Verify thread size, length, and hot/cold connection requirements.
Washer Drain Hose Holder
Helps secure an external drain hose at the standpipe. It does not correct an internal pump or control fault.
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Professional Repairs
Replace faulty drain pump
Replace control board or timer
Replace lid switch or door latch assembly
When to Call a Professional
Preventive Maintenance
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Check and clean drain hose and pump filter: Blockages that lead to drain failure
Frequency: every 6 months -
Ensure balanced loads: Unfinished drain/spin cycles due to load imbalance
Frequency: each use
Frequently Asked Questions
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References & Sources
Community Analytical Insights
Guidance from available sources; statistical claims are shown only for samples of at least 10 discussions
Common Issues Reported by Users
- Clogged drain hose
- Faulty drain pump
- Blocked or dirty filter
User Suggested Solutions
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Inspect and clear the drain hose of any clogs or kinks. Ensure it is properly connected to the drain.
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Check the drain pump for blockages or damage. If necessary, replace the pump.
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Clean the filter located near the drain pump. Remove any lint or debris that may be obstructing water flow.
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Data compiled from real discussions on r/appliancerepair and r/Appliances:
Community Discussions
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User reported that trying again resolved the issue.
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