Samsung Washing Machine: not draining
What is this symptom?
Is your Samsung washing machine not draining water after completing cycles? If you notice water remaining in the drum or error codes indicating a drain failure, it could be due to common issues like a clogged drain filter or kinked drain hose. Addressing these problems promptly can save you time and money.
Important Tips for Samsung Models
- Samsung support specifically lists clogged drain filters and hoses as primary causes and provides official steps to clear them
- Error codes may display when drain issues occur—consult model-specific manual for exact codes
Possible Causes
Clogged drain filter / lint filter
How to Identify: Water remains after cycle, debris visible in filter, slow draining
Part: Drain filter
Kinked or clogged drain hose
How to Identify: Hose twisted, bent or clogged with debris, water fails to leave washer even with clear filter
Part: Drain hose
Faulty drain pump
How to Identify: No pump noise when draining, error codes, electrical pump not activating
Part: Drain pump
Control board or sensor error
How to Identify: Washer displays error codes unrelated to obvious physical blocks and pump functions but still won’t drain
Part: Control board / water level sensor
DIY Solutions
Clean drain filter
- Turn off and unplug washer
- Locate and open drain filter access panel
- Place bucket/towel under filter
- Unscrew and pull out filter, remove debris
- Replace filter and run drain test
Inspect and straighten/clean drain hose
- Turn off and unplug washer
- Locate rear drain hose connection
- Disconnect hose and inspect for kinks
- Flush hose with water or clear blockages
- Reinstall hose ensuring smooth routing
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.
Pressure Switch
Detects the water level inside the tub and signals when to start or stop filling.
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 drain pump
Repair/replace control board or sensors
When to Call a Professional
Preventive Maintenance
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Clean drain filter: Clogs that cause non‑draining
Frequency: monthly -
Inspect drain hose: Kinks and debris buildup
Frequency: every 3-6 months -
Avoid overloading washer: Excess lint and debris accumulation
Frequency: ongoing
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
- Blocked drain pump (1 mentions)
- Faulty drain pump (3 mentions)
- Issues with pressure switch (2 mentions)
- Clogged drain line (2 mentions)
User Suggested Solutions
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Cleaning the drain pump to remove debris
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Sources
Data compiled from real discussions on r/appliancerepair and r/Appliances:
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Community Discussions
stuck on 'Sensing load', not draining
Blocked drain pump due to debris (matted hair) was resolved by cleaning.
making noises, won't drain
Use a high water cycle followed by a drain cycle to clear out the litter.
Source: Reddit r/appliancerepair
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