Roper Washing Machine: not draining completely
What is this symptom?
Is your Roper washing machine not draining completely? This common issue often leaves water in the drum after a wash cycle, resulting in soaked clothes. The problem may arise from a clogged drain hose, debris in the drain pump, or a faulty drain pump itself. Addressing these causes promptly ensures your laundry routine remains hassle-free.
Important Tips for Roper Models
- Roper-specific troubleshooting lists drain pump, lid switch, hose clogs, control board/timer issues as common causes for not draining.
Possible Causes
Clogged drain hose
How to Identify: Water drains slowly or not at all; visible kinks or bends in the hose; debris or lint detected when inspecting hose
Part: Drain hose
Debris in drain pump or pump housing
How to Identify: Water remains after cycle; rattling or unusual noises during drain; removal of pump reveals lint, coins, socks blocking impeller or inlet
Part: Drain pump/pump housing
Faulty or worn drain pump
How to Identify: Pump runs but no water movement; humming without water flow; multimeter shows pump motor electrical issues
Part: Drain pump
Improper drain hose installation height or siphoning
How to Identify: Washer drain hose inserted too far into standpipe or too low, leading to siphoning and incomplete draining
Part: Drain hose/standpipe setup
DIY Solutions
Inspect and clear the drain hose
- Unplug the washer and pull it away from the wall.
- Disconnect the drain hose from the washer and inspect for kinks or visible blockages.
- Flush the hose with water or use a flexible brush to remove debris.
- Reattach the hose, ensuring it’s properly positioned at the correct height and not kinked.
Clean debris from the drain pump
- Unplug washer and access pump (bottom front or back panel).
- Place bucket under pump area to catch residual water.
- Remove hoses from pump and inspect inside housing for lint, coins, or foreign objects.
- Clear debris and reassemble hoses, ensuring secure connections before testing.
Test lid switch function (top-load models)
- With power unplugged, locate the lid switch near the lid hinge.
- Check for obvious damage or loose connections.
- Use a multimeter to test continuity across switch terminals.
- Replace switch if it fails continuity and symptoms persist.
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.
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 drain pump
Replace control board or timer
When to Call a Professional
Preventive Maintenance
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Regularly inspect and clean drain hose and pump filter: Clogs and incomplete draining
Frequency: every 3–6 months -
Check pockets before washing: Foreign objects entering drainage system
Frequency: every load
Frequently Asked Questions
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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 lid switch
- Defective pump
User Suggested Solutions
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Check and clear the drain hose. Disconnect the hose from the back of the machine and inspect for clogs. Use a long brush or water to clear any blockages. Reattach the hose securely.
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Test the lid switch. Open the lid and press the switch manually to see if the machine starts draining. If it doesn't, replace the lid switch. This may require disassembling the top panel.
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Inspect and replace the drain pump. Unplug the washer, remove the front panel, and check the pump for blockages or damage. If defective, replace the pump with a new one.
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Sources
Data compiled from real discussions on r/appliancerepair and r/Appliances:
Community Discussions
holding some water in the bottom of the drum
The sound of sloshing water is normal; consider using washer cleaner and running hot loads with bleach to address odor.
Source: Reddit r/appliancerepair
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