Washer Not Draining (Washing Machine)
Water left in the drum after a cycle is almost always a drain fault — a blocked filter, kinked hose, or failed drain pump.
Error codes tied to this symptom
The machine cannot drain within the expected time. On a Beko Washing Machine, code E03 points to the drain pump.
The machine cannot drain within the expected time. On a Candy Washing Machine, code E03 points to the drain pump.
Water is not pumping out fast enough. On a Frigidaire Washing Machine, code E21 points to the drain pump.
The machine is not draining within the expected time. On a Hoover Washing Machine, code E03 points to the drain pump.
The machine is unable to drain its waste water. On a Hotpoint Washing Machine, code F05 points to the drain pump.
The machine is unable to drain its waste water. On a Indesit Washing Machine, code F05 points to the drain pump.
Water was not expelled from the tub within the expected drain window.
The washer is not draining properly. On a Maytag Washing Machine, code DRN points to the drain pump.
Draining is taking longer than expected (over about eight minutes). On a Maytag Washing Machine, code F9E1 points to the drain pump.
The machine is having difficulty draining. On a Miele Washing Machine, code F11 points to the drain pump.
The washer cannot drain the water away. On a Samsung Washing Machine, code 5C points to the drain pump.
Water is not leaving the tub at the expected rate, or at all.
An overflow condition was detected, often from excess detergent.
The washer is not draining properly. On a Whirlpool Washing Machine, code DRN points to the drain pump.
Draining is taking longer than expected (over about eight minutes). On a Whirlpool Washing Machine, code F9E1 points to the drain pump.
The pump is blocked (obstructed). On a Bosch Washing Machine, code E0018 points to the drain pump.
This error code could be caused by a number of issues — please check the following:The water pressure is low. On a Bosch Washing Machine, code E30 points to the drain pump.
This error code could be caused by a number of issues — please check the following:The drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked. On a Bosch Washing Machine, code E3610 points to the drain pump.
The drain pump is blocked. On a Bosch Washing Machine, code E38 points to the drain pump.
Water takes too long to drain or is not draining properly. On a Frigidaire Washing Machine, code E2 points to the drain pump.
An OE/E03/E21 error code indicates the washing machine is unable to drain the water used during the wash cycle. On a LG Washing Machine, code E03 points to the drain pump.
An OE/E03/E21 error code indicates the washing machine is unable to drain the water used during the wash cycle. On a LG Washing Machine, code E21 points to the drain pump.
The FF error stands for Freeze Failure. On a LG Washing Machine, code FF points to the drain pump.
The FF error stands for Freeze Failure. On a LG Washing Machine, code u51 points to the drain pump.
To resolve the E3 error, unplug the power cord, reconnect it and attempt to operate the washer again. On a LG Washing Machine, code E3 points to the drain pump.
Not Filling Errors: There is an issue with the water supply. See our article: Washing Machine won't Fill Up or Drain. On a Samsung Washing Machine, code nF points to the drain pump.
Not Filling Errors: There is an issue with the water supply. See our article: Washing Machine won't Fill Up or Drain. On a Samsung Washing Machine, code 4E points to the drain pump.
Not Filling Errors: There is an issue with the water supply. See our article: Washing Machine won't Fill Up or Drain. On a Samsung Washing Machine, code 7E points to the drain pump.
Not Filling Errors: There is an issue with the water supply. See our article: Washing Machine won't Fill Up or Drain. On a Samsung Washing Machine, code E1 points to the drain pump.
Not Draining Errors: Water is not being drained from the machine at the correct speed - or at all. Check the drain hose angle from the machine, and make sure it's not clogged by any foreign substances. On a Samsung Washing Machine, code nD points to the drain pump.
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