The Hidden Washer Filter That Can Leave Your Clothes Soaking Wet

Get my House Sense Library to document water and drainage problems before paying for repairs : https://wadeharlanhomes.com The cycle ends and the towels come out dripping, sometimes with water still sitting in the bottom of the drum. When a washer is not draining properly, it is easy to assume something expensive has failed. Before anyone quotes you a part, there is a small door near the floor worth a few minutes of your time, and what you find behind it changes what you should check next. 0:00 Why Clothes Come Out Soaking Wet 1:38 Find the Hidden Washer Filter 2:59 How a Clogged Filter Stops Drainage 4:20 Drain and Clean the Filter 6:56 Other Causes of Wet Laundry 8:44 When to Call a Repair Technician SOURCES AND FURTHER READING This video covers the drain pump filter that some washers have, using the owner maintenance steps manufacturers publish, and it is general information only. Your owner's manual is the final word for your model, and if your washer still will not drain after these checks, contact the manufacturer's service line or a qualified appliance repair technician. LG LG Help Library, What Is a Front Load Washing Machine OE Error Code Covers drain errors, cleaning the pump filter with a soft brush and warm water, and when the unit may need repair service. https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-li... LG Help Library, Water Not Draining (OE Error) Covers a clogged pump filter, a kinked or frozen drain hose, and testing the hose away from the house drain. https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-li... LG Help Library, Troubleshooting Washer Does Not Drain or Spin (Clothes Too Wet) Covers drain restrictions, unbalanced loads, and how detergent and suds affect draining. https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-li... LG Help Library, OE Clean Filter Error and Drainage Issues Covers how washer movement during the spin can kink or pinch the drain hose. https://www.lg.com/africa/support/pro... SAMSUNG Samsung US Support, How to Clean Your Samsung Washer Covers cleaning the pump filter on front load washers and the hot water warning after a hot cycle. https://www.samsung.com/us/support/an... Samsung Support, Debris Filter Cleaning for Washing Machines Covers unplugging first, opening the cover with a coin, residual water, and periodic cleaning to help prevent odors. https://www.samsung.com/nz/support/ho... WHIRLPOOL AND MAYTAG Whirlpool Product Help, Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter Covers storage drawer models, the broad flat container, the small drain hose, and lint disposal. https://producthelp.whirlpool.com/Lau... Whirlpool Product Help, Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter, Compact Front Load Washer Covers the tabbed base panel, draining through the filter itself, reseating it fully, and testing the seal. https://producthelp.whirlpool.com/Lau... Maytag Product Help, Cleaning the Pump Filter, Front Load Washer Covers which models have a cleanable pump filter and making sure the washer is off before you start. https://producthelp.maytag.com/Laundr... BOSCH Bosch Owner Support, Clothes Wet After Washing Covers blocked filters and pumps, kinked hoses, uneven loads, and the bucket test. https://www.bosch-home.com/us/owner-s... Bosch Owner Support, Washing Machine Does Not Drain Water Covers draining residual water, checking for leaks, and running a drain program after cleaning. https://www.bosch-home.com/us/owner-s... FURTHER READING Sears Home Services, Finding and Cleaning a Washing Machine Filter Covers where front load drain pump filters usually sit and what they tend to catch. https://www.searshomeservices.com/blo... #DrainPumpFilter #WasherNotDraining #FrontLoadWasher #LaundryTips #HomeMaintenance