Kenmore Washing Machine Pump Clogged

If the waste hose has no clogs the problem may be a bad drain pump.

Kenmore washing machine pump clogged.

Pull the washing machine out from the wall to access the drain hose. The drain pump is near the bottom of the machine and it s in a translucent housing so you should be able to see if a sock or some other item is lodged in it. Washing machine pump clogged with a sock. The drain pump could have a clog in it too.

Step 8 keep the bucket nearby to catch any water that comes out of the drain pump when you remove the hose. Remove the hoses from the pump and check for any obstructions. If removing the clog in the drain pump has no effect there may be a problem with it. Since the drain pump has a translucent cover the clog should be visible.

Donations appreciated click in upper right corner info circle. This video from sears partsdirect shows how to remove the toe panel on a front load washer without an access door so you can clean the drain pump filter. The drain hose is usually gray or black while the water hoses are either red or blue. Pump removal and repair.

Before you go to the trouble of taking the cover. A kink in the hose could be the cause of the clog. Remove the drain hose from the washer by detaching it from the drain pump. Clogged pump or hose sometimes socks and other small articles of clothing can get into the drain system and clog the pump hose or the pump itself.

If so you can remove it with. You will need a screwdriver or a slide lock wrench to open the clasp that holds the hose to the pump depending on what type of clasp it is. If your washer stops mid cycle and you see lights flashing on the washer lint and debris could be clogging the drain pump filter. If your top loading washing machine won t drain something might be wrong with the water pump.