Maytag Washing Machine: not draining

Professional Repair Guide

What is this symptom?

Is your Maytag washing machine not draining? If water remains in the drum after a wash cycle, you may be facing issues like a clogged drain hose, a faulty drain pump, or an internal blockage. Discover how to identify and resolve these common problems to get your washer back in action.

Urgency: Medium

Important Tips for Maytag Models

  • Maytag official troubleshooting highlights pump and hose checks for no drain and suggests stepwise inspection guides.

Possible Causes

Clogged drain hose

How to Identify: Water doesn’t flow out even when pump runs; hose may be kinked, twisted or visibly blocked.

Part: Drain hose

Drain pump failure

How to Identify: Unusual humming or no sound during drain cycle, water not pumping out despite hose being clear.

Part: Drain pump

Lid/door switch defect

How to Identify: Washer won’t proceed to drain cycle or pump doesn’t activate; error codes may relate to lid open status.

Part: Lid/door switch

Internal clog/blockage (filter or debris in pump)

How to Identify: Water present with objects visible in pump inlet on inspection; debris seen in pump area.

Part: Pump filter/internal pump path

Clutch/Transmission issue affecting spin

How to Identify: Washer agitates but doesn’t spin fast enough; washer doesn’t drain and doesn’t spin drum effectively.

Part: Clutch/Transmission

DIY Solutions

Inspect and clear the drain hose

Moderate 15–30 minutes
Tools Needed: screwdriver, bucket, gloves
  1. Unplug washer from power.
  2. Locate drain hose at back, check for kinks or bends.
  3. Disconnect hose and inspect for debris.
  4. Remove blockages by hand or with water/brush.
  5. Reattach hose ensuring proper routing without kinks.
⚠️ Safety First: Ensure power is disconnected before handling hoses.

Clean debris from drain pump and filter

Moderate 30–60 minutes
Tools Needed: screwdriver, towels, bucket, gloves
  1. Disconnect power and water supply.
  2. Access lower front panel to reach pump area.
  3. Place bucket/towels to catch residual water.
  4. Remove visible debris from pump inlet/filter area.
  5. Reassemble and test drain cycle.
⚠️ Safety First: Ensure power remains off.

Professional Repairs

Replace drain pump assembly

Estimated Cost: $50 - $150 for part

Replace lid/door switch

Estimated Cost: $30 - $80 for part

Clutch/Transmission repair or replacement

Estimated Cost: $150 - $400

When to Call a Professional

Water remains after clearing hose and pump areas
Pump makes unusual noises or no power to pump
Internal components (pump/drive) suspected failed

Preventive Maintenance

  • Clean drain hose and pump area: Future clogs and drainage failures
    Frequency: every 3–6 months
  • Check pockets and remove debris from clothes: Debris entering drain paths
    Frequency: every load

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my Maytag Washing Machine not draining?
Common causes include a clogged drain hose, drain pump failure, or internal blockages.
How do I fix Maytag Washing Machine not draining myself?
Check for clogs in the drain hose and clean the drain pump filter.
How much does it cost to fix not draining?
Repair costs range from $30 to $400 depending on the issue type.
When should I call a technician for not draining?
Call a technician if DIY solutions fail or if you suspect pump or transmission issues.

References & Sources

Community Analytical Insights

Analysis based on real user discussions from appliance repair communities

Can I Fix This Myself?

100%
DIY Success Rate Difficulty: DIY

Common Issues Reported by Users

  • Severed or broken wires to the drain pump (5 mentions)
  • Faulty drain pump (3 mentions)
  • Lid switch malfunction (1 mentions)
  • Timer issues (2 mentions)

User Suggested Solutions

  1. Repaired severed or broken wires to the drain pump

    Success rate: 26.0%

  2. Replaced the drain pump

    Success rate: 16.0%

  3. Replaced the lid switch

    Success rate: 5.0%

  4. Replaced the timer

    Success rate: 5.0%
Analysis based on 9 community discussions
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Data compiled from real discussions on r/appliancerepair and r/Appliances:

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  4. How do I drain the water out of an inoperable washing machin...
  5. Maytag MVW5430MW with F9E1 long drain fault
  6. Washing machine won't drain *the second time*
  7. Maytag (MVW4505MW1) will not drain. Throws F9E1 long drain f...
  8. Maytag A209 Won't Drain or Continue Wash Cycle
  9. Maytag is JUNK.

Community Discussions

washer not draining, error code F9-E1

Repaired severed wires to the drain pump.

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filled with water and won't do anything else

Replaced the lid switch to resolve the issue.

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failed to drain, lid lock engaged, F9E1 long drain fault

Broken wire in the pump connector

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Won't drain or continue wash cycle

Replaced the timer, which resolved the issue.

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stuck in Sensing mode, error F9E1

The issue was traced to wiring harness problems causing intermittent connections, which were resolved by soldering the wires back together.

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Source: Reddit r/appliancerepair

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