Whirlpool Washing Machine: not draining

Based on 9 community discussions Community Analysis

⚡ Quick Answer: Most common fix for not draining: Check for a break in the drain pump harness; replace the entire lower harness if mending doesn't last. (67.0% DIY success rate)

Common Causes

  • Drain pump issues (4 mentions)
  • Electrical harness problems (2 mentions)

Top Solutions

  1. Check for a break in the drain pump harness; replace the entire lower harness if mending doesn't last.

    Success rate: 11.0% DIY: Yes Easy
  2. Check for something caught in the pump.

    Success rate: 11.0% DIY: Yes Medium
  3. Whirlpool is covering the board repair for free; parts are on backorder.

    Success rate: 11.0% DIY: Maybe Hard

Can I Fix This Myself?

67.0% DIY Success Rate

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Community Discussions

stopped draining

A severed wire from the drain pump to the control board was fixed by reconnecting it.

making noise and not draining at the spin cycle

Check for something caught in the pump; consider having an electrician run a new circuit for the Bosch washer/dryer combo.

sense, lid lock and done lights flashing; machine won’t drain

Check for a break in the drain pump harness; replace the entire lower harness if mending doesn't last.

continuous drain issue

Whirlpool is covering the board repair for free; parts are on backorder.

Long Drain Fault F9E1, won't drain

Changed out the drain pump, but the error persists.

Source: Reddit r/appliancerepair

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