Is your washing machine not pumping water? If so, you’ve come to the right place. This guide will give you easy-to-follow steps on how to fix this issue. So, without wasting any more time, let’s get right to it…
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Washing Machine Not Pumping Water Out — How To Fix
Is your washing machine not pumping water out? If so, you’ll need to replace the drain pump assembly. Here’s how to do this…
How To Replace Drain Pump In Top Loader Washing Machine
Do the following to replace the drain pump assembly in your top loader washing machine…
Step 1. We recommend unplugging your washing machine from its power outlet and turning off the water supply before starting any repairs in order to prevent any chances of water leakage and electrocution.
Step 2. Put some tape over the lid of your washing machine to secure it. Tilt your washing machine machine backwards and lay it on the floor.
Step 3. The drain pump assembly will be mounted at the side of the cabinet. Pull the plastic cap off the drain pump housing. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the drain pump assembly.
Step 4. Use a pair of pliers to press the clamps on the hoses attached to the drain pump assembly and slide them out of place. Disconnect the hoses from the drain pump.
Step 5. Take out the two bolts holding the drain pump assembly to your washing machine’s cabinet with a 12mm socket wrench. Pull the drain pump assembly out of your washing machine.
Step 6. Use a Philips screwdriver to take out the four screws holding the drain pump to the housing. Detach the pump from the housing and set it aside. Take your new washing machine drain pump out of its packaging.
Step 7. Connect the new drain pump to the housing and apply the four screws with your Philips screwdriver to secure.
Step 8. Install the drain pump assembly in your washing machine and apply the two 12mm bolts to secure it. Connect each electrical connector to its corresponding terminal on the new pump.
Step 9. Attach the two hoses to the drain pump assembly and slide the retaining clamps in place to secure. Snap the plastic cover onto the drain pump assembly.
Step 10. Lift your washing machine upright and peel the tape off the lid. Plug your washing machine back to its power supply and try running a wash cycle to see if the issue has been fixed.
How To Replace Drain Pump In Front Loader Washing Machine
Here’s what you’ll need to do to replace the drain pump assembly in your front loader washing machine…
Step 1. In order to prevent any chances of electrocution, it is advised that you unplug your washing machine from its power outlet before starting any repairs.
Step 2. Take out the screws at the back of your washing machine securing the top panel using a Philips screwdriver. Slide the top panel backwards and lift it off your washing machine.
Step 3. Pull out the dispenser drawer and press the tab inside to take it out of the washing machine completely. Use your Philips screwdriver to take out the two screws holding the dispenser housing to the control panel. Slide the dispenser housing back wards to detach it from the control panel.
Step 4. Pry the locking tabs to disconnect the control panel from the front of your washing machine. Disconnect the electrical connectors attached to the control panel and set the panel aside.
Step 5. Open the door of your washing machine. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver under the retaining band around the door boot seal. Work the screwdriver around until you can take the whole band off.
Step 6. Peel the door boot seal away from the door opening. Use your Philips screwdriver to remove the screws holding the door lock assembly to the washing machine.
Step 7. Open the drain filter housing cover at the lower front section of your washing machine and pull the emergency drain tube out of place. Use your Philips screwdriver to remove the two screws inside the filter housing.
Step 8. Tilt your washing machine backwards carefully and support it. Use a Philips screwdriver to remove the screws under your washing machine holding the front panel. Carefully lower your washing machine.
Step 9. Use your screwdriver to take out the screws holding the top of the front panel. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to release the tabs on the front panel and pull the circulation hose out of the retainers on the panel. Lift the front panel off your washing machine and set it aside.
Step 10. Place a container under the emergency drain hose. Pull the hose’s cap off and let any water that may be stuck in the drum drain out. Put the hose’s cap back on.
Step 11. Using a pair of pliers, press the clamps on the hoses attached to the pump assembly and slide them out of place. Disconnect the hoses from the drain pump.
Step 12. Use a Philips screwdriver to take out the two screws holding the drain pump assembly to the mounting bracket. Push the pump assembly backwards and lift it out of the cabinet.
Step 13. Pry the drain pump cover off the assembly. Disconnect all the electrical connectors attached to the drain pump. Use your screwdriver to take out the screws holding the pump to the assembly. Pull the drain pump off the assembly and set it aside.
Step 20. Take your new drain pump out of its packaging. Connect the new drain pump to the assembly and apply the screws to secure it. Attach the electrical connectors to the new pump and put the pump cover on.
Step 21. Put the pump assembly back into your washing machine’s cabinet and apply the two screws to secure it. Connect the hoses back to the drain pump assembly and secure them by sliding the retaining clamps in place.
Step 22. Lift the front panel of your washing machine and secure the circulation hose in the retainers. Snap the front panel back onto your washing machine and apply the four screws at the top.
Step 23. Tilt your washing machine backwards and apply the screws at the bottom to properly secure the front panel. Lower your washing machine and apply the two screws in the filter housing. Push the emergency drain tube back into place. Snap the filter access panel back on.
Step 24. Open the door of your washing machine. Reach behind the door boot seal and put the door lock back into place. Apply the screws with your Philips screwdriver to secure it.
Step 25. Fit the door seal properly around the door opening. Fit the retaining wire back around the door seal (you may need a flat-blade screwdriver to do this). Close the door of your washing machine.
Step 26. Connect the electrical connectors back to the control panel and snap the panel back onto the frame.
Step 27. Slide the dispenser housing back in place and apply the two screws with your Philips screwdriver to secure it to the control panel. Slide the dispenser drawer back into place.
Step 28. Slide the top panel back onto your washing machine and apply the screws at the back to secure it. Plug your washing machine back to its power outlet and try running a wash cycle to see if the issue has been fixed.
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Washing Machine Not Getting Hot Water — Solved
If your washing machine isn’t getting any hot water, you’ll need to replace the heating element. Here’s how to do this…
Step 1. In order to prevent any chances of electrocution, it is recommended that you unplug your washing machine from its power outlet before starting any repairs.
Step 2. Using a Philips screwdriver, take out the screws at the back of your washing machine holding the top panel. Slide the top panel backwards and lift it off your washing machine.
Step 3. Pull out the detergent drawer and press the tab inside to take it out of the washing machine completely. Use a Philips screwdriver to take out the two screws beside the detergent drawer housing and the one screw at the side of the control panel.
Step 4. Detach the control panel from the washing machine. Open the door of your washing machine. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver under the retaining band holding the door boot seal. Work the screwdriver around until the entire wire comes off.
Step 5. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to pry the lower front access panel off the washing machine and set it aside. Use a Philips screwdriver to take out the four screws at the bottom of the front panel of your washing machine and the three screws at the top.
Step 6. Lift the front panel off the machine. Disconnect the electrical connector from the door lock assembly. Set the front panel of your washing machine aside.
Step 7. The heating element is mounted at the bottom of the drum. Disconnect the electrical connectors attached to the heating element (make sure to take note of where each electrical connector goes).
Step 8. Use a nut driver to loosen the nut holding the heating element till the end of the shaft. Place the nut driver against the bolt and strike it sharply to release the retaining clamp on the heating element.
Step 9. Pull the heating element out of the drum and set it aside. Take your new heating element out of its packaging. Apply some liquid dish soap to the seal on the new heating element.
Step 10. Slide the new heating element into the housing and apply the bolt to secure it. Connect each electrical connector to its appropriate port on the new heating element.
Step 11. Connect the electrical connector back to the door lock on the front panel. Put the front panel of your washing machine back on and apply the three screws on top with a Philips screwdriver.
Step 12. Snap the control panel back in place and apply the three screws to secure it to the washing machine machine. Push the detergent drawer back into place.
Step 13. Apply the four screws at the bottom of the front panel of your washing machine. Snap the lower front panel of your washing machine back in place.
Step 14. Open the door of your washing machine. Fit the door boot seal back around the door opening. Fit the retaining band around the door boot seal (to make this step easier, use a flat-blade screwdriver).
Step 15. Put the top panel of your washing machine back on and apply the screws at the back to secure it. Plug your washing machine back to its power supply and try running a wash cycle to see if the problem has been fixed.
Note: Please keep in mind that the procedures above will vary greatly depending on the brand of your washing machine.
