WHIRLPOOL DUET STEAM washing machine is stinky/smelly or isn't draining water.
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- This video will help you on checking the trap on a WHIRLPOOL DUET STEAM WFW86HEBW 0 washing machine. A clogged trap can lead to your water/clothes smelling really bad and/or if the water isn't being pumped out to the drain.
Oh my God you are a lifesaver taking off the front is a horror but the back was a timesaver.. so much easier than ripping the whole machine apart. Im a 75 yr old grandma and I did it so anyone can thank you thank ypu
The washer is helping me choose all future machines. The most pain in the butt access to that drain filter
I learned a new trick since the last time. if you remove the black part with the two spring clamps on each side (that connects to the filter) that will allow you to empty the water into something (like a baking pan) so the water doesn't get everywhere. Then after the water is emptied you unscrew the filter. I purchased locking pliers from Home Depot to more easily remove the spring clamps.
Our Whirlpool Duet Steamer had wet clothes sitting in the machine for 6 days because the cycle suddenly stopped, E09, F01 Error messages. Called our repairman he was on his to catch his vacation plane, what’s person to do, thank goodness for UA-cam.
We saved us close to $200.00. We followed theses instructions and the machine works beautifully. Thank you!
Thanks for the guide. Just wondering what kind of engineers would design a mechanism with a difficult access, my goodness.
Turn it counterclockwise. I know in the video he said clockwise but that won't work, also if your washer is stopped up have a shopvac and lots of towels on stand by because all that water is coming out the bottom. Thankyou for the video though, total life saver. I went in the front though because my drier is stacked on top of the washer.
Thank you for this video. I forgot to hit the "like" button so I came back.
Word of caution if anyone does this. If you have the pedestal, open the drawer and line the drawer with a dry towel and put a bucket into the drawer under the drain. I had a lot more water left in mine than he did and all I had was the towel.
Whirlpool! What were you thinking? A simple trap door would have been so easy but I will NEVER buy another whirlpool after this! I feel like this placement is designed to force the owner into a very unnecessary service call.
Thanks again for the video, you saved me a ton of work.
Thank you for this video. You saved me hundreds of dollars. Also, I was fortunate to find that the filter on my machine was easily accessed on the side--they must have improved the design.
Thank again!
Wow, Thank you. I have been having a problem for a month. I watched one on going through the front but it was too complicated,. The only struggle was getting the drain off as I have bad wrist but was able to do it. I found 1.65 cents and saved around 200. I will never buy a front loader again.
The rubber mounts under the filter pop out of the metal,and then you can turn it around facing you makes it much easier
Amazing, MUCH simpler solution!! While I am never buying Whirlpool again, I am so grateful that you made this video!!! Going through the back is genius!!!! Thank you!
Thank you. Absolutely saved me from having to call repairman … who’s scheduled two weeks out. Washer fixed!
My Landlord bought the set used and it gave me the drain error from the 2nd use. I watched this video and went from the back but instead of reaching to the front and untwisting the door I put a shallow pan under the hose, used pliers to remove the hose clamp and removed the hose. It drained into the shallow pan and I was able to clear a blockage (Panties, a 1''x1'' plastic square, shells, change, bottle cap, a ring and various other objects) - had I removed the trap from the front I would have missed the stuff in the black hose. Great Video! Thank you!
Whew, that's one mega clog! You have me curious about what horrors might lurk in my own drain pipe.
When I saw the clamp around the hose, I too wondered if that wouldn't be easier. I can hear water sloshing when I spin the drum after removing washed clothes. Last thing I want is a pool of smelly water to try and sop up from the floor/floor of the machine. Thank you for posting.
Having arthritis I found that going thru the front is easier. This also gives me the opportunity to clean the front gasket and rotate it to extend its life.
Thank you for the video, informative and a method I would use if younger.
Yes that gasket does need clean up eventually.
How did you remove the front
Thank you for this info! I have a Whirlpool wfw92hefc and it does not have an front access panel. I removed the rear panel and found my trap. It was full of fabric and after cleaning it out it works like new again!
Good job!
Can’t thank you enough for this video! Could not find one without the front access panel and of course, ours doesn’t have one. Worst design ever on Whirlpools behalf, our older duet had one, no idea why the newer models don’t. You answered all of my questions. Thanks again!
Island Shopgirl Yeah, when i discovered the earlier models had a front access panel, i couldnt understand why their engineers removed it from this model. i wash a lot of clothes and have a bad habit of not taking change out of my pocket. that trap gets cleaned every few months and is often the land of missing socks. Of course we dont realise these design quirks until long after the purchase!
TRAININGMISFIT - we were happy to discover they did change the position of the drain plug/trap on our newer model Duet Steam, it’s in the middle and facing the side instead of the front. I think ours is 2 yrs old. Still a pain having to remove the back but definitely easier than removing the front panel. Thanks again!
Great video, but over thinking it. Tip the washer back 20%, put something under it, take the four screws off the bottom front and pull. Plenty of room to access the trap.
Underrated comment here!! I had very little room to work with, and didn't want to mess with the front gasket spring or back panel. Tilted it back, popped open this bottom panel, and BOOM! Took me longer to clear out all the stuff that fell behind the washer than it did to do this task. Thanks Owen!!
This video worked! Saved me 150.00 in my pocket!!
Thanks for the video. It took me a while to find this video. I have the WFW96HEAU0 Duet Steam. I was starting to remove the front panel so I wouldn't let so much water leak out but I had given up. Glad to see it's standard procedure to just let the water leak out.
Thank you so much for this video. So much easier than going through the front. Thanks again. 👍
Thank you so much for this video! This design is a total PAIN! Ingenious design whirlpool - NOT.
Thank you so so much! I just spent a hour online trying to find instructions on how to access this trap. I took off the back but didn't think it would come out with the front still on. Thank you again! \Ü/
On mine it was just 3 screws on the bottom and the lower panel came off the front. It was super easy and the filter is right there didn’t have to deal with the front door or anything. 5 minutes and I was done
Straight to the point! I appreciate it, thank you!
On my model, the drain is in the middle of the machine facing to the right side (as viewed from the back). Was easy to reach, but needed some offset pliers to loosen it. Taking the back off is much preferred to messing with the front!
This video was extremely helpful. Thank you!!
Thank you so much for posting this video , saving us time and money , you’re awesome!
Thank you! Worked perfectly after your hack.
Was an easy 10 min job. Thanks for sharing
Thanks alot bud. Saved me a lot of time.
I did the same and it was gross! BUT... I took off the black hose that is clamped to the back of that and got almost $10 in change! I was absolutely shocked and mad at the same time, because I preach to my family about emptying their pockets!
Lol, sounds like your machine became a revenue center!
@@stacystec an odd choice for a piggy bank at the very least! 😊
Thank you! Appreciate the video. Another additional knowledge.
Thanks for your video buddy!!!!! A quick fix and saved me tons of money!!!!!!
Just watched a video where that filter was clogged and there was two buckets of water that poured it. So really you should make people aware that more than just a little bit of water might come out.
Thank you very much for this video it helps so much!!!
I took the entire black rubber assembly off my whirlpool and it was filled with lint. Also if you place a baking sheet under the front of the washer prior to removing the clean out it will catch the drain water.
I have done this exercise before and it worked beautifully but this time the drain filter was pretty clean and I still have some water sticking around... checked ALL drain pipes and they are clear. Any idea what it could be? spinning the drum with my hand I can hear the water and around the rim if I pull back the rubber, there is water. Thanks.
Be sure to check the inside of the pump for obstructions, after you pull out the trap stick your fingers in there and make there isn't anything jammed in there. You said you checked the drain hose so that would be the second thing to check. After that, power the unit back on and- the first thing the machine does when you set a cycle is it tries to pump out old water first. If you don't see that happening, then you know something else is going on. Assuming you cleared all obstructions, it might be safe to assume that the issue is with the pump (assuming everything else is functional). If you can't hear the pump doing anything, I'd recommend calling a repair person at that point. If you can hear the pump turning on and a little water is being pumped out into your drain/sink - then I'd recheck for blockages. It's also possible that the pump might be at it's EoL - still working but barley.
Mine only has 3 screws in the front. Seems way easier to remove that front panel. Maybe mine is newer? We bought it in 2008.
The older model had a front access panel - way easier to access!
@@stacystec Crazy how they made it harder to access with the newer model.
My friend had a error code saying the drain clog dedicated but after taking the machine apart there was no clogs. Any idea’s?
If he checked the hose and trap, its possible that the pump is fried. I don't have the service manual so I don't know if the sensor has a separate code for that.
What a FUCKED setup! Why would they remove the front access panel and not turn the filter so it is accessible from the back?!!! WHAT THE FUCK!? @whirlpool
Thank you, great help!
So now since I have cleaned it will it work? It was makong a constant draining sound ? I pulled money and a key, paper clip out of the trap? Or what else do I need to do
bryant williams the machine will always try to drain first. let it go through the draining and see if you can get another cycle going. if you had an error code, be sure ro power down and power back up again.
TRAININGMISFIT I did have a error code but now? Nothing lights up on the console. I could
Give u more information, or pic? Video of it if u can help me
Nothing at all? Are the lights one the dial coming on? If not, just double check the plug and maybe the fuse mapped to that device on your fuse box.
I know this is a super old video, but are you SURE the lower front panel below the door is not an access panel? Mine is at least 12 years old and there are 3 screws (1/4 in) under the panel that you need to remove . The panel will practically fall off once the screws are removed, and the trap is literally designed to be accessed that way. C’mon. Do you really think they would design the machine with a part that requires regular maintenance facing opposite your point of access? If it seems weird, you are probably doing it wrong.
I am 100% sure. The prior model had the screws for the access panel on the front. This particular model was just designed oddly.
Can someone tell me what that first white part (top left) is? The part that looks like an open cap?
Are you referring to the front of the machine or the inside? Want to make sure i know what you are referencing.
@@stacystec I wish I could add a picture. The back of the machine (not inside)
@@Penske41 If it is white has lots of holes in it, that is the air outlet vent.
@@stacystec nope. The thing directly to the left of that.
Lol so much easier to just take off the front cover
On the particular model there is no front access panel unless you remove the front door and take out the gasket. The prior model had the front access panel.
No front access?? LAME!!