Thank you so much for these step by step directions. Worked exactly as you said. I removed a gob of lint, plus a quarter, a dime, and a penny. No wonder it wouldn't drain. Good tip about the copious water that would pour out - it certainly did, but I was ready. Your video saved me a service call just for clearing the drain. Thanks again!
YOU!!!!! SAVED!!!! ME!!!! 2000!!!! DOLLARS!!!!! (was getting this error on the washer.. and was planning to replace it and the dryer since they are old.... this gives me more time with these old workhorses)
Thank you so much for this video! It took me about an hour to drain all the water, pan by pan, but after removing the drain and random coins, barrettes and bobby pins from the previous owner, I'm back in business with no landlord call or repairman needed.
This video helped me immensely! I used the white cover to drain and catch the water. Found a toonie and small cloth in the filter. Its now fixed. Pheww! Thank you!!
Thank you for doing this video! Found bobbypins, paperclips and some change. Worked no problem as per your instructions. For sure this saved me over $300 repair charge!
Thank you for this video. I was lazy and did not use a laundry bag. A small cloth got stuck in the drain plug. I managed to clear it myself without having to call a repair person. :)
The last thing I wanted to do during a covid-19 pandemic is deal with a washer breakdown. not only did you solve it so quickly and easily but your video is so easy to watch and follow and really help to come are already amplified fears with this pandemic. Thanks again you're a repairman angel!
Thank you so much for this video! It took my partner and I about 40 minutes with many towels to completely drain our identical washing machine. Ended up being a snap and sports bra padding stuck in the drain. No clue how that happened! Thanks for the encouragement and help!
I'm onto my second apartment in Vancouver that has this lousy washer. Seems this was the cheap standard for all the condos in the city built around the time of the Olympics.
Thank you for your detailed video. Just fixed mine and found the detailed trouble shooting guide behind the cover. DO NOT Use Carbona Color Grabbers in this washing machine. 2 of the where clogging the drain in our RV Whirlpool Front loading washing machine.
Awesome thank you, I had it in my mind to do that because it happened to me before and they came and did that but I didn’t see what the guy did but it cost almost 200$ and it took him a few minutes so watching you do it gave me confidence to try it myself and it worked. I had a dryer sheet stuck in mine and a piece of gum? Oh well, thanks again!
@@jfferland1 what does your error code say? After I fixed this problem, my washer also developed a different problem where it would not spin. I discovered a solution that could have been inexpensive to fix, but I just ended up replacing the washer because I didn't want to leave my tenants without a working washer for days. I needed time to order and wait for the part to come and try to fix it, and there was no guarantee that it could be fixed after a first attempt, so instead of trying, I got an estimate from a repairman. Well, it turned out that the repairman was not going to be that much cheaper than getting a new unit. The repair cost estimate I got was $650, while a brand new unit cost $800. So, I ended up buying a new washer for my tenants. But if this were my washer at home, I definitely would have tried to fix it DIY. I would have tried two things, replace the carbon brushes (most likely the solution and the part would have cost around $25) or replace the motor (the part would have cost around $250). There are good youtube videos that show you how to do these fixes. Good luck!
@@KYKCreations I tried to do a washer wash, but then lights "door lock" and "spin" keep flashing and nothing happens. It's for my tenant as well but I have 2 weeks before she comes back. I'll call a repair tech - my time will be better spent doing something else. Thanks!
I found a quarter. By the way, isn't it cool that paper money can get washed/wet and it stays intact, unlike regular paper that tears or falls apart after getting wet.
Same error code. Did this, yet I didn’t fish out anything. Just drained all the water. Not a single object or anything odd. Did a cycle, same thing. I hope you can still see this in case you had other answers.
After doing this, my washer started to leak from the area. Any tips on how I should fix this? I tried to tighten the drain plug but it still leaking. Thanks for your help.
Oh no! It could be that you stripped the thread on the drain cover so it is no longer able to make a seal or maybe you dislodged the drain pump so that the hoses attached to it are loose. Where is it leaking from? Is water coming out the front where the cover is or is the water coming from under the washer?
Oh good! By the way, if you had somehow stripped the thread on the drain cover/plug, it would have not cost much money to buy a new one (only about $20) for future reference.
When I open the drain pump filter cover the water continuously flows out. It's filled up two gallon buckets and is still flowing. How long before that stops?
I can't tell you exactly how much water drained out of my washer because I just kept letting the water pour out onto a towel, closing the filter cover, and then taking the wet, dripping towel to the sink to wringing it out. I kept doing that over and over again. It's possible that your blockage was more severe, such that there was more water in the washer drum. Maybe it would be have been better to use a bowl to scoop out water from the washer first. The bottom line is that a lot of water can come out!
Oudghiri, it sounds like your drain pump has failed, so the steps described in this video would not be adequate to fix the issue. You will most likely need to replace the drain pump. That's something I would not attempt because it requires lifting and moving the washer (out of the closet it is in or wherever) to get better access to the drain pump. I'd hate to have to call a repairman, but that's what I would do. Most appliance repairmen will charge around $100 to come out to diagnose the problem. I'm not sure how much it will cost to replace the drain pump though.
Connie, if the knob is broken, I would recommend that you get a replacement knob. They are not very inexpensive (between $20 - $30) from Amazon or eBay. You would need the model number of your particular washing machine to get the right part, though.
Worked great, there was a lot more water that had to drain than I was expecting!
Thank you so much for these step by step directions. Worked exactly as you said. I removed a gob of lint, plus a quarter, a dime, and a penny. No wonder it wouldn't drain. Good tip about the copious water that would pour out - it certainly did, but I was ready. Your video saved me a service call just for clearing the drain. Thanks again!
Thank you for showing this. Worked like a charm, exactly as demonstrated. No hassle needed to call repair person or to shop for replacement.
YOU!!!!! SAVED!!!! ME!!!! 2000!!!! DOLLARS!!!!! (was getting this error on the washer.. and was planning to replace it and the dryer since they are old.... this gives me more time with these old workhorses)
Thank you so much! I just spent $1110 on fixing my motor control board! Was worried that I would spent another $200 to fix this code!!!
Thank you so much for this video! It took me about an hour to drain all the water, pan by pan, but after removing the drain and random coins, barrettes and bobby pins from the previous owner, I'm back in business with no landlord call or repairman needed.
That's so great! Thanks you for sharing! For me, it was towel soak by towel soak, so that took quite a while, too, LOL!
@@KYKCreations My washer is right on the edge of carpet so towels were unfortunately not an option! :)
You are a total life saver! I live alone and I'm not handy by any means but this worked! Thanks a million
This video helped me immensely! I used the white cover to drain and catch the water. Found a toonie and small cloth in the filter. Its now fixed. Pheww! Thank you!!
Thank you for doing this video! Found bobbypins, paperclips and some change. Worked no problem as per your instructions. For sure this saved me over $300 repair charge!
So glad to hear that it helped! Thank you for letting me know.
Thank you for this video. I was lazy and did not use a laundry bag. A small cloth got stuck in the drain plug. I managed to clear it myself without having to call a repair person. :)
Thank you!!! i found 5 bucks clogging my drain! win-win
LOL! I only found a quarter.
Thank you so much! Your video helped a lot!! God bless you.
This helped me so much! saves cost, saves time. I found couple of coins and a small piece of cloth. Thank you for the upload
I'm so glad it helped!
Oh Dear God, thank you! I just bought a "new" to me but used washer and I experienced (had) this problem... Thanks to you I fixed it!
It makes me so happy to hear that it helped! Thank you for leaving such a nice comment.
worked 1st time following your instructions. Thanks so much for doing this video. We really appreciate it.
That makes me so happy to hear! Thank you for leaving such a nice comment.
The last thing I wanted to do during a covid-19 pandemic is deal with a washer breakdown. not only did you solve it so quickly and easily but your video is so easy to watch and follow and really help to come are already amplified fears with this pandemic. Thanks again you're a repairman angel!
Thank you so much for this video! It took my partner and I about 40 minutes with many towels to completely drain our identical washing machine. Ended up being a snap and sports bra padding stuck in the drain. No clue how that happened! Thanks for the encouragement and help!
Thanks for your video demo! Save my life!
This fixed my issue immediately!! Thank you so much for doing this video :) feeling pretty proud right now
Yay! So kind of you to let me know.
Thank you...it worked....thanks again from Vancouver BC Canada
Hi Jeff, I'm so glad to hear that! Thanks for letting me know.
I'm onto my second apartment in Vancouver that has this lousy washer. Seems this was the cheap standard for all the condos in the city built around the time of the Olympics.
Worked like a charm! What a relief... thank you for this video :)
That's so nice to hear! Thank you for the kind comments, Kristi.
Thank you SO much for this video...fixed the issue right away. Saved $$ on a repair!
Yay! I'm so happy to hear that!
Thank you for your detailed video. Just fixed mine and found the detailed trouble shooting guide behind the cover. DO NOT Use Carbona Color Grabbers in this washing machine. 2 of the where clogging the drain in our RV Whirlpool Front loading washing machine.
Thanks for the tip!
You're amazing! Thank you so much for making this video!
Thank you. Very helpful. It’s working again.
Thank you so much for this video
Thanks for sharing!!! My condo has the same washer and dryer!!
Thank you for the nice comment!
this video is a life saver, thank you for posting such helpful content!
Thank you for uploading this!
Awesome thank you, I had it in my mind to do that because it happened to me before and they came and did that but I didn’t see what the guy did but it cost almost 200$ and it took him a few minutes so watching you do it gave me confidence to try it myself and it worked. I had a dryer sheet stuck in mine and a piece of gum? Oh well, thanks again!
Hi Elizabeth, I'm so glad it helped!
Thank you for the dyi video it help me with the draining issue
Thanks! I fixed mine because of this video.
Yay! I'm so happy to hear that.
@@KYKCreations now I found a new problem! The machine does not spin
@@jfferland1 what does your error code say? After I fixed this problem, my washer also developed a different problem where it would not spin. I discovered a solution that could have been inexpensive to fix, but I just ended up replacing the washer because I didn't want to leave my tenants without a working washer for days. I needed time to order and wait for the part to come and try to fix it, and there was no guarantee that it could be fixed after a first attempt, so instead of trying, I got an estimate from a repairman. Well, it turned out that the repairman was not going to be that much cheaper than getting a new unit. The repair cost estimate I got was $650, while a brand new unit cost $800. So, I ended up buying a new washer for my tenants. But if this were my washer at home, I definitely would have tried to fix it DIY. I would have tried two things, replace the carbon brushes (most likely the solution and the part would have cost around $25) or replace the motor (the part would have cost around $250). There are good youtube videos that show you how to do these fixes. Good luck!
@@KYKCreations I tried to do a washer wash, but then lights "door lock" and "spin" keep flashing and nothing happens. It's for my tenant as well but I have 2 weeks before she comes back. I'll call a repair tech - my time will be better spent doing something else. Thanks!
@@jfferland1 I totally get it. I know I get repair "fatigue" when issues arise back to back on the same appliance.
Thank you very much, I fixed the problem~
I'm so glad to hear that!
Terrific, easy to follow, this worked!
Found money from Peru and Costa Rica, must have been there for years!
I found a quarter. By the way, isn't it cool that paper money can get washed/wet and it stays intact, unlike regular paper that tears or falls apart after getting wet.
Thank you for this video. It helped wonderfully
That's so nice to hear! I appreciate your letting me know.
This just saved me!
Thank you
Great job!!!
thank you! you are awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
🙏 thank you
OMG thank you !!!!!!!
Thank you for this!! Found a drier sheet in mine... not sure how that got there.
Glad I could help!
Thanks!
Welcome!
got it！ thanks！ just my cat beside me and almost get bath from it🤪
Same error code. Did this, yet I didn’t fish out anything. Just drained all the water. Not a single object or anything odd. Did a cycle, same thing. I hope you can still see this in case you had other answers.
What size is this washing machine ???
After doing this, my washer started to leak from the area. Any tips on how I should fix this? I tried to tighten the drain plug but it still leaking. Thanks for your help.
Oh no! It could be that you stripped the thread on the drain cover so it is no longer able to make a seal or maybe you dislodged the drain pump so that the hoses attached to it are loose. Where is it leaking from? Is water coming out the front where the cover is or is the water coming from under the washer?
@@KYKCreations Thanks for your response. It looks like it is fixed now. I think i had to reallllly tighten the plug.
Oh good! By the way, if you had somehow stripped the thread on the drain cover/plug, it would have not cost much money to buy a new one (only about $20) for future reference.
When I open the drain pump filter cover the water continuously flows out. It's filled up two gallon buckets and is still flowing. How long before that stops?
I can't tell you exactly how much water drained out of my washer because I just kept letting the water pour out onto a towel, closing the filter cover, and then taking the wet, dripping towel to the sink to wringing it out. I kept doing that over and over again. It's possible that your blockage was more severe, such that there was more water in the washer drum. Maybe it would be have been better to use a bowl to scoop out water from the washer first. The bottom line is that a lot of water can come out!
also a CRAZY amount of water. soaked thru 4 large towels before i started using that plastic cover as a bowl
worked!! somehow underwear got pulled into there
I only get water out of it and then I have the same problem after another use
What should i do ?
Oudghiri, it sounds like your drain pump has failed, so the steps described in this video would not be adequate to fix the issue. You will most likely need to replace the drain pump. That's something I would not attempt because it requires lifting and moving the washer (out of the closet it is in or wherever) to get better access to the drain pump. I'd hate to have to call a repairman, but that's what I would do. Most appliance repairmen will charge around $100 to come out to diagnose the problem. I'm not sure how much it will cost to replace the drain pump though.
I found nothing in the filter, but I reached in to the drain to the left and pulled out a cloth mask.
Please help I unscrewed mine and the knob come apart. Now I cannot seem to get the knob and the white part back together help help
Connie, if the knob is broken, I would recommend that you get a replacement knob. They are not very inexpensive (between $20 - $30) from Amazon or eBay. You would need the model number of your particular washing machine to get the right part, though.
I don’t seem to have enough water going in mine ..
You are using way too much soap. Reduce it by half at least.
Will do. Thanks!
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Thanks!
thank you! 😊💕🤗
You're amazing! Thank you so much for making this video!