Fixing a F-02 error on a Whirlpool Duet Front Loader Washer

I have a Whirlpool Front loader Washer Duet model that gives a error code F-02 which is a good indicator that it's not draining properly. We bought the washer and dryer on cragslist for $200. It was a great deal, but I got distraught after a couple of months, I started getting the error code and it was taking forever to do a load of wash. After looking through the internet, I found some videos that helped, but there wasn't one I was finding that took you through the entire process. I hope that I have done that with this video, and have made it clear and simple for you to do the same, saving some money on repairs.
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[@boobooskippy]

The internet is amazing, isn't it? One moment, you're looking at a $200 repair bill. The next moment, you watch a great video from someone like The Bearded Woodworker, and you've fixed the problem yourself and saved all that money! Amazing...

[@charlesdjones1]

You know what they say about those appliance repairmen, they're dirtier than mechanics!

[@Rina784]

Husband is at work and I’m having problems with the washer. Watched your video and then moments later I found myself fixing my washer and pulling a bunch of crap out of the little filter thingy. I think that did the trick! What an easy fix! Thanks a bunch!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Fantastic....good for you!! Hope it's all good now. :-)

[@surfwaxed]

Lol. Thank you for this. Opened the panel and “cleaned” the trap three different times over the years, never really fixing it…until, in the beginning of your video, you reminded me of these cool little holes behind the rubber gasket that might be blocked. Felt pretty dumb pulling back the edge to find the equivalent of an end-of-day SuperCuts waste bin laying like a small wet mammal across all five holes. I need to remember: RTFM, check YT…then check YT again and listen to every word of someone who’s fixed the problem you have. (And don’t forget the simplest explanation.) Thank you for the vid!!

[@sashaguy7737]

My husband is like a little child right now full of giddiness!!! We just bought this washer off fb marketplace tonight. The error popped up and we wanted to cry! With a quick google search, your video came up, and he had it fixed in two minutes! This man is praising you right now!!!! Seriously feel like you should be paid for this!! THANK YOU!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

That is fantastic! I really love hearing the success stories. I am so glad my video helped and that was the only problem with your washer. I too bought outs on Craigslist for a super deal! Way to go!

[@Mamasparky86]

This video is 5 years old, but you sir just saved a stay at home mom a $300 bill. My washer was giving me that error code, and I couldn’t figure out what was going on. One KZbin video later and boom! Found a wash cloth in the drain like you did that sock. Thank you so much!😊

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

You are most certainly welcome! I'm super excited my video was the one you watched and that it solved your problem. Nice work on your end too!👍

[@munchkin1236]

I showed my husband your video. He found a sock also and it was very dirty. Thank You! God Bless Your Heart! A savings that we needed. My husband got laid off after 28 years because of the Chinese Coronovirus.😇🙏🇺🇸

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Sorry to hear that. The Covid is just hard on all of us. Hope the future looks brighter for you guys. Glad my video could help a little.

[@rebeccamorelock7749]

I watched your video and I was able to fix my washing machine ALL BY MYSELF. I feel very empowered right now. Thank you!!!

[@rebeccamorelock7749]

And mine totally had a sock in the drain.

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Those damn socks! Way to go on fixing it yourself. You are welcome, I am so happy that my video helped you out. Thank you for the comment!

[@khaleelurrivers3410]

My brother, and I fixed ours. We have two dogs. A pit bull, and husky mix (so you know it’s extra fluffy some times 😑). We thought that our clog was going to be a huge a$$ hair ball, but it was a stocking cap. 😂😂. We resided ourselves to buying a whole new washer, but our old one is still in great condition. Thanks a lot for the video. My brother, and I feel like handy men now. 😎 💪🏿🔨 🪛

[@scottmackenzie6699]

Your video gives KZbin a great name. I followed your instructions to a T, and lo and behold, the drain trap was clogged with gunk. Trap’s now cleaned. Problem solved. Thank you so much!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Awesome. You are very welcome. I am thankful my video helped.

[@ritaarender4527]

FANTASTIC, easy to follow video! I am a 67 year old lady and did the repair myself in about 15 min. Only had to take off the bottom front panel. Didn't even have to pull it out from the wall. Found several coins and a good bit of lint blocking the drainage holes. Cleaned it thoroughly, replaced it with no problem and have a test load running now. Thanks again SO MUCH!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

You are so very welcome Rita! Super glad my video helped and way to go on cleaning it out and fixing it yourself!

[@BuzzFoster]

Thanks so much for posting this. I have owned my set for 18 years and my husband will, at the sign of first problem, prepare to buy a new appliance. I fixed our old fridge 5 years ago for $25 (a fan), and have replaced the squirrel cage in the dryer for about $50 (ball point pens in it). I knew there had to be something fairly simple going on here. I am about to tear into it, and even if I have to replace the pump, it is still a bargain compared to buying new. And yay! The 2005 grey set I bought is now back in fashion and fits our new industrial farmhouse look. Thanks, again! BTW, we have used the leaf blower method of cleaning out the dryer vent, and it DOES work, quite hilariously. Give it a try.

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Ha ha ha...I've never heard of the leaf blower method! I will definitely check it out! Good job on fixing the washer, and you're right, even replacing the pump would be way cheaper than replacing washer...and, not that hard either, especially for you it sounds. 😉 Really glad my video helped, and I really appreciate the positive comment.

[@gailarnold6527]

Just followed your awesome video! My Whirlpool Duet is 16 years old. So I followed your very detailed instructions on your video today. It worked! There was no sock in our drain, but it was FULL of rocks and concrete pieces. Yikes! I’m a mom of 2 teenage boys. All I was thinking that it was from their pockets during the toddler years. Oh goodness! Thanks SO much for the awesome video!!!! I really appreciate it 😀

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Fantastic! So glad I could help. It was pretty funny to read your trap for full of rocks and concrete! AND.....that's they've been in there for quite some time! Kids!....

[@lornacruz7435]

Hi Gary the Bearded Wood Worker…you are one great KZbin instructor, right to the point. I do have the same machine the Duet Whirlpool and it constantly giving me the F02 error code. It took me almost all night doing single load due to this error and this morning I was about to call a repair technician and for some reason went to YT to get info on this problem and it was your video that came out first, took my screw driver and followed your instructions and took me about 15 minutes to do it and saved about $300. There were dirt like lint plus 3 face masks all wrapped up in the drain tube. Again thank you very much for your great video

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

You are so very welcome...and thank for the success story comment. I live to hear that my video was easy to follow and it helped with the problem. Sometimes it doesn't help because the actual pump goes out and it gives the same error code. Congratulations on doing it yourself!

[@melissawittman]

Thank you so much! I have had this washer for years. I don't think I've ever checked the drainplug. I got the F 02 code, found your video and it's repaired now. There were 2 socks, some coins, and who knows what plugging it up. I was ready to just look for a new washer.

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Aaaah....those darn socks! So glad you fixed it, and my video helped. You are so very welcome!

[@InternationalPete]

Lifesaver this worked exactly and I found three socks 🧦, cuff links and gold necklace stuck in the drain which I know are all from the previous owner. We purchased our house in 2020 and inherited the washer/ dryer. I was about to replace the machine until I watched your video 💖

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Cuff links AND a gold necklace....score! 😉 I'm truly glad my video helped.

[@mtm242]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have a 20 y/o Whirlpool Duet that looks just like yours. I love that machine, but not the newer ones that get the musty smell. It's been draining slow for a while, got the F2 error code today, and found your video. I did exactly what you did (thanks for including the "star" bit tip.) I found a sock, some coins, cat fur and a lot of gunk in the filter, and a mechanical pencil "upstream" in the drain that wouldn't fit in the filter. This single mom and teacher is grateful! You saved me a lot of $$$; able to fix it myself thanks to your easy to understand video from 7 years ago😅

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Fantastic! Good job on getting the job done!

[@wilsgrant]

My machine was having this problem and this video was exactly what I needed to be confident in the repair. I found a rusty coin blocking my drainage. Much gratitude for posting this Mr. Bearded Woodworker!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Fantastic! So glad you were able to fix your problem with my video. Good job on getting it done yourself!

[@EdRLToronto]

This was so helpful! My Duet is 16 yrs old. I had another drum issue repaired earlier this yr, but was now getting this code and figured that’s it, I’ll probably have to get a new one. Then watched your video and did exactly what you did, it was so easy! I found so many little objects and coins (as well as loads of lint and gunk)! Clean as a whistle now and back in running order! THANK YOU!!!!!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

So glad my video helped you out! Love it when we can fix things by ourselves and not spend a fortune doing it. Nice work!

[@shnzrgal]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! This 68-year-old widow was able to fix the F-02 error herself due to your well-explained video saving me $$$. What would we do without KZbin?

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

You are welcome! Isn't KZbin great?! I watch it all the time when it comes to fixing the vehicles. Glad I could help.

[@shnzrgal]

@@TheBeardedWoodworker Love to see people helping people and saving them money. Also, gives you a feeling of accomplishment when you are able to do something yourself rather than calling a repair person. Thanks again!

[@KeithKemerer]

This was incredibly helpful! My wife thought we were going to have to replace our washing machine, but I followed your steps and was able to fix our washer in less than 30 min. With a family of six (plus a dog), I should be doing this annually. Sir, I sincerely thank you for creating this video!!!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

That is fantastic news! I'm so happy to help and love to hear the success stories! Good job!👍

[@ianmega9550]

Yours is the only video that mentioned looking behind the rubber tub seal at the front... I found a cotton glove, a whole athletic shoe insole and a bunch of lint. I had cleaned the drain plug previously but still had problems, thanks so much for letting us know to look behind that seal too, I wouldn't have guessed to look there!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

You are welcome....glad I could help!🙂

[@crawl3121]

I watched this today and am so thankful that you demonstrated this. It was much easier than expected and the washer is working!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Yes, way to go! I'm glad my video was helpful and made it easy for you.

[@zzzzhuhzzzz]

Thank you, Bearded Man. You just saved me about $2000. Washer's been broken for 3 days. Now it's running. You sir, are tops in my book. Thank you.

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

You are so very welcome! I am glad this video could help you out, and kudos for getting the job done! Nice work!!👍

[@riverellert9625]

This was so helpful! We tried washing an old bath mat, and unbeknownst to us, the entire rubber backing dissolved and went straight down the drain. Thank you so much for posting this, I was able to open up the panel pretty easily, but got completely confused once I actually started poking around in there. Thanks to you, our laundry has been saved!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Max Ellert hey, so glad I could help! Sorry, I tend to like to answer comments sooner than this. Somehow KZbin didn't notify me. You're welcome and tganks for the comment. I do love positive feedback and to know that my videos help.

[@flash102580]

Years ago we paid a repairman to remove a toddler's sock from the drain of our top loading washer. Today, my wife and I saved on a repair bill when our 15 year old front loader had an F02 error. We found the errant sock thanks to your video! Thank you, thank you!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Super duper! Don't you just love it when you can do something yourself and save some dough?! Glad to help!

[@korinneking]

I've been getting this code for days.. and just trying to reset it and get the load finished... getting nowhere. FINALLY decided to look it up and there you were 😂. Thank you!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

And....boom! No more error code.....and least I'm assuming. Lol!

[@korinneking]

@@TheBeardedWoodworker yes! No more error code! I owe ya one. And I found one of those generic thin washable kids size face masks in my drain! Along with a Polly Pocket and other yucks. 😂 I'm happily washing load after load to try to catch up with my 5 kiddos. THANK YOU!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Fantastic! Good job. So very happy to help.....stupid masks!😊

[@bblv2]

Thank you! Found a pair of socks and handkerchief from the prior owners.

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Just crazy, right? That would be the first thing I check when I buy a used washer now, and save me a hassle later. Good job for fixing it.

[@MichaelBrown-bm7vw]

Fantastic video and it helped me out greatly. I had two face masks clogged in the drain! Sign of the times I guess. One thing you failed to mention though was the SMELL. OH DEAR HOLY MY WORD LOVER GOODNESS GRACIOUS OH FOR THE LOVE OF THEE. One of the worst smells I have ever smelt with my smeller. Please I beg of you where some sort of gas mask when draining this thing. Other than that fantastic video great work

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Oh....did I forget to mention that?! Ha ha ha...sorry. it's pretty bad, huh? Glad to have helped and happy the video worked for you.

[@EB-nz1qv]

After replacing odds and ends on our W/D set over fifteen years I was not about to sink any more money into them. So when I saw flashing lights I thought “bad control board; time to throw this $h!t away”. I was about 5 minutes from giving Costco another $2K when I stumbled on your video. And sure enough, there was a sock under the rubber door seal. You da man. Many thanks!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Fantastic! So glad to help. My first thought was time for a new control panel too!

[@michaelchristopher3845]

Awesome video! Thank you so much! I found two socks, 54 cents and an air pod in mine. Saved me $179 home visit! Keep up the good work!

[@vdvegas]

2022 and this is still a great how to and fix. Exactly as shown with extra steps I’d recommend. Get as much water out of inside. Cup Scoop and towels. And I think as shown get your filter out, pull forward, to drain easier into a bucket. Hopefully you can raise or already raised unit. If not use some sort of flat cookie sheet type pan or container to catch water or just grab a ton of towels. Our filter had minimal items. But awesome to see how easy to unclog if needed. We ended up replacing drain pump and that was just as easy. Disconnect the 2 pipes (big black into back of filter & white going out from pump) with the clamps using pliers. You’re working in small area to get clamps squeezed to pull pipes so keep that in mind and maybe a flash light to help see clamps better. Also, unplug the wiring harness from side of pump motor-very easy plug and play type wire plug. Working the entire unit of the filter is easy with how they have it rubber mounted to floor of that machine. Be careful not to break or exert too much. Little back and forth tug and you should loosen and see how to gently remove. Once you can get filter and pump out, 3 screws to detach motor pump. You can either order that entire filter/pump or just the pump motor. Both ways under $30 from Amazon. I did both for $50 since I couldn’t find model # of Maytag and wanted back up if one didn’t fit. I tried just pump first with success. Backup of filter and pump is insurance should this happen again. Once motor pump screwed on to side of filter, reattached entire unit back. Getting the pipes back on and clamped a bit of challenge but again light and good pliers and making sure clamps seeded well to make sure no leaks. Plugged back in the power harness to pump and re-plugged washer back into outlet and ran an empty quick wash test. No leaks, no error code, super happy to see this video to follow, less the cat. Already running clothes successfully. Thx to all for comments. Easily a task anyone could do given torque screwdriver, pliers, lighting, replacement parts and some buckets and towels. FYI, if you see SUDS code, probably a big hint either clogged filter and easier fix or your pump about to go like ours. And you’re most likely gonna get the error code F 02 and dead cycles to not complete any loads.

[@fredcurtis5410]

My washing machine has been a problem for a long time. I watched about 10 videos before finding the this video. There was a lot more water in mind. This fixed my problem in less than 1/2 an hour. Thank you!!!!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

So glad my video helped you out Fred! I love to read comments on success stories. Thank you for sharing!

[@michaelteague9230]

WOW! I just found two small cloths, a dime, a black felt disc, a dime and a piece of metal wire! Thanks for the video!!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

You are welcome! So glad my video helped. Crazy what we find hiding in our washing machines, huh? Lol!

[@spencerjms1]

OK, awesome video! I just performed this fix. I found about a buck fifty worth of change, the remnants of an old pocket knife (the blade was gone), various parts of pencils, what I think was a AA battery, a paintbrush, several screws, a 4-inch long copper-nail (I kept that one) and of course, a fist full of grey goo. Whirlpool should bill this as a time capsule feature. Thanks for the help.

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Ha ha ha.....we have a winner! That was a lot of stuff!

[@beckoutloud4364]

Great advice! Fixed my washer in record time thanks to this video! Seriously thought it would be an all day thing, but it was just a sock stuck inside the gasket :) Now I can kick back and see if my couch is still where I left it! UPDATE: It wasn't as simple as that and I ended up having to unclog the drain trap. Your instructions worked even for my Maytag. I found a sock, two pencils, a broken chapstick, and a $20 and 57 cents among other gross unidentifiable things. The smell was putrid, but profitable! Thanks again!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Wait, what!? You found money? Score! Glad to help....did I forget to mention the smell in my video? Lol! Nice work!

[@beckoutloud4364]

You probably did and I just forgot 'til the smell hit me!

[@gribtwinsredhat]

Thank you Bearded Woodworker! Ours quit in the middle of a cycle. My husband has arthritis and the hardest was gettin down on the ground. Had lots of gunk, coins plastic and screws. Guess we really need to check our pockets. Saved us a lot of money!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

You are welcome, glad my video helped! It's crazy what people are finding in that little trap. Good job for fixing it.

[@joshuatp]

You’re the best... I almost bought a new washer/dryer set for $2,000. Then I googled the code and your video came up. My filter was so clogged up that I’m surprised it drained for as long as it did. Sometimes the internet is a beautiful thing!!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Fantastic, Joshua! Love being able to help out and here all the success stories, including yours!👍🏻Thanks for the comment.

[@heatherhenz460]

THANK YOU!!! We just came home from a road trip with a ton of laundry. Our machine had been giving us this code sporadically for about a week before we left. We started our machine today and it did it again. We watched your video and did exactly what you said to do. IT WORKED!!!!! Thank you so much for saving us from replacing our machine. You were such a bright spot in our yucky day!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

That is fantastic! Thank you for this positive story. So glad I was able to help with my video. It really is a strange design, huh?

[@deecamarie]

Thank you so much for this video! Mom of four, family of six...I fixed it myself! My husband's answer was buy a new one. With what money? You helps us so much!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Yeaaaahhh! Take that husband! 😉 so glad you were able to fix it yourself, and my video helped you out. Way to go!

[@Farrell0208]

You need to revoke his man card lol. This is a super easy fix

[@kevinfucile9123]

Bought ours new 15 years ago and followed your guide to the filter and found some kind of nasty decaying fabric gumming up the works...all good now! thank you!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

You're welcome! Glad my vid was able to help. Nice!

[@christinamonford4981]

This video was sooooooooooo helpful for my husband and I!!! You definitely saved us money and time. It took about 30 minutes or less to access our drain because we have a newer model and we found our blockage which was not socks but my washable breastmilk pads. You are amazing thanks so much for sharing.

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Ahhhh....those damn washable breastmilk pads. 🙂 So glad this video could help you and you were able to get it done yourselves. Nice job!

[@tabithakent7604]

Thank you sir!!! My son and I fixed our washer just this morning - with your help!! Hope life is treating you and your family well! :-)

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Way to go you two! So glad my video could help. Life is great! Thank you so much for the comment. 👍

[@shelleyfortier5072]

Thanks for sharing! The simple check of the gasket drain saved me loads of frustration.

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Right on! You are welcome!

[@selenehayner4671]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!! After watching several videos I almost gave up and called a repair man, then I found your video. Washer is draining perfectly!! Now I need to build a stand like yours because I just flooded my laundry room when I opened the drain 😂

[@selenehayner4671]

Never washing rubber bottom rugs again!!!!!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

You are welcome...sorry my video didn't come up first for you. It is an odd place for a drain, and very inconvenient....but good job for doing it! I'll keep that no rubber bath mat thing in mind for sure!

[@johnmaldonado3909]

My man. Your video was awesome. I watched while eating my Cocoa Puffs and the washer was fixed, per your instructions, before the wifey woke up. Thank you!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Mmmmm....Cocoa Puffs! I'm mean, awesome! So glad my video helped. 🤜

[@elizabethweigel5570]

Thanks so much for posting this! I wasn't sure what was wrong as we just bought a house with this washer that wasn't working. Following this did the trick!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Very nice! So glad to know this video helped you out, and it fixed the problem. Congratulations on your new house!

[@peterpage2729]

Thank you so much for the instructional video. I have the same problem with my Whirlpool washer and I'm going to give it a go tomorrow morning. I was always puzzled as to why this washer doesn't have a slip-out lint filter; now I know. Thanks again.

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Hey Peter, you're welcome! Good luck.... I hope it's as easy of a fix as this was. Thanks for the comment!

[@Bead_Queen]

Thank you so much!!! I don’t have money to replace mine as I am a single mom of 3. And I did what was in this video!! The massive clog was crazy and now it is working again. Thank you so much!!!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Yay!!! Good for you! So glad to hear you were able to follow my video and fix your problem for free! Kudos!

[@karenhookey1122]

Thanks a million!!! I found 1 sock, 3 screws, $2.35 cents in change and of course a bunch of lint and other gunk. This repair could not have been easier (thanks to you) and it didn't cost me a thing!!! Love the beard by the way.....

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

You're welcome Karen! Seems like everybody is finding money but me! Thanks for the comment, I'm glad to help.

[@antmaurizio]

So the tenants before us left us what they thought was a broken dud of a washing machine with the F02 error. In minutes, we restored that bastard to fully functional. Thanks to you. Thank you!!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Hell to the yeah!!! Right on, and great news! Glad I could help.👍

[@amandaandrews2788]

I found a sock in mine, too!! I was so happy to find a video with a complete play by play on how to take it apart and reassemble it. Mine, unfortunately, is coding F 02 again 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@billdonvoy6664]

And the Oscar for “Most Effective Fix-It Video On KZbin” goes to … The Bearded Woodworker!!! (I wish I’d had the foresight to install the machines on raised platforms like you did - but everything else was spot-on)(If it helps: I used a Torx T20 driver to remove the screws from the front panel)

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Thank you...thank you!!!🏆 I'd like to that my mom for having me and making this all possible. My wife and family for all the support. And most of all viewers like you, for watching my videos. 😉

[@Mshoneyten]

Looked up how to fix code F 02 on my washing machine cuz it was not spinning and came across you. Asked my husband if he could do this and he did and it worked. Thank you for saving me some money for a service call which would probably would have cost a few hundred. Oh did I say...my washer spins better than it has in quite a while.

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Hey Maryanne, so glad that this video helped you out and you didn't have to call for an expensive repair call when it wasn't to crazy of a fix! Kudos for you and your husband! Thanks for the comment!

[@Mshoneyten]

I'm glad people like you share your knowledge

[@christinagonzalez3181]

Thank you, so very much for posting this video.. I have had this exact set for 20 years. I thought my washer was on its last days when this code popped up yesterday. But thanks to your helpful video my washer is now working great!! You just saved me so much money. Thank you, so very much!! I'm now subscribed to your channel and will definitely be recommending it to my friends and family. Thank you 😊

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Well thank you for Subscribing! I'm glad my video helped you out! My KZbin channel is a mostly maker channel as I build and fix things. I was also on Season 3 of "Making It " on NBC if you want to check that out too.🙂

[@wellnesscoachlauren1859]

This was so incredibly helpful! We had the exact same error, and after following your steps were able to resolve the issue within 15 minutes. Thank you so much! Saved us hundreds of $$ and time! Much appreciated that you took the time to create and share this video.

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

That's fantastic news! So glad to hear of another success story. Thank you so much for the comment. 👍

[@KarensChalkArt]

I know this was posted three years ago, but it is still helping others! Thanks!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

You're welcome. KZbin is amazing, huh?

[@wrobrecht1]

Amazing, I was about to go buy a new washer. I done the steps you said and the drain was full of pens and pencils from the kids. Only took about 5 minutes...thanks

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

That is fantastic that it worked out for ya. Glad to have been some assistance. 👍🏻

[@boobooskippy]

Just another "satisfied customer" taking a moment to say Thank You! Your tutorial was spot on, and I was able to fix my 14 year old Whirlpool in no time. Thanks again!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

So glad this video helped you out. It is crazy to think how much a repairman would have charged. Go for you for fixing it yourself. Thanks for the comment!

[@dragonfury7634]

Thank you so much...your video was great...I am widowed with two small children and not great at this stuff...and you made it so easy. ...I could hug you. :)

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Dragon Fury considered me hugged! So glad I could help. I really appreciate positive comments, especially when you benefit from my videos. Sorry for your loss.

[@jessicaelam6453]

dude..... so many times and 20 different ways AT LEAST...ive tried to prevent drain water from spillin EVERYWERE...and i see you remove one screw...to move drain....and my life is forever altered...ive yet to see your entire video..(but i will!!)..i was compelled to pause..and comment on your rocket science , super smarts.. i cant wait to try it.. ive babied our duet for way too many years to ever let it die, or atleast suffer....and i always end up standin in water.. til now.. !

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Ha ha ha....that's awesome! I hope that one screw makes a huge difference for you. Thanks for the comment!

[@darrennimchuk8541]

Thanks! You saved me a service call!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Fantastic!

[@michaelvalvardi9020]

Thank you sir! The smell was horrible, but two socks later and whatever else was in there, we are back to normal.

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Very good...very good! 👍

[@mdarbor]

THANK YOU!!! I was just about to go Memorial Day Sale shopping figuring my 10 yr old washer was not worth fixing, but your video saved me a lot of money. The trap was not too bad, but then I opened up the back and disconnected where the drain meets the tub. There were socks at the bottom of the tub. My model has a float where the tub meets the drain making it difficult to get past that junction. Is by far the best video on KZbin to solve this problem. Thanks again!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

So awesome! Thank you so much for the compliment. So excited to hear you were able to fix it, and that you took it a step further to find the blockage. Way to good!!!

[@psychoticsoldier1]

Thanks for this video. I didn't spend hours trying to figure out what the issue was, I went straight to the source....washing machine is working great again!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Hey, you're welcome! Glad that the video helped you out and it was the same problem.

[@Likos95]

My mom was gonna kick me out because I “broke” the washer. Thanks for showing me how to fix it.

[@deuxshed]

Fantastic. Many thanks for the demo. So far I've been getting it through the F-02 with cancels and restarts, but I know I'm on borrowed time with that approach. I'll just have to get down there and clean the trap out. 🙂

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

It's bound to happen....🤪 Good luck!

[@deuxshed]

@@TheBeardedWoodworker Well, I finally got to the job when I could no longer bluff my way past the F-02 code. (What's that? More than three months later?? Lazy bugger!) Your help is much appreciated Thanks again!

[@carinayalaSV]

I rarely comment on anyone but you saved me from buying a new washer thank you for your detailed video!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Well I appreciate you feeling the need to comment on my video. So glad my instructions were helpful and detailed. Thanks!

[@pablomandzij6379]

Thank you so much! This video was very helpful. A repair man did it in 15 minutes and charged $240. There were a lot of Color Catcher sheets blocking the drainage. So , now I use them inside those nets to wash socks, and underwear.

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

You're welcome, so glad this video was helpful! It is crazy how much repair men charge! Good tip by the way.

[@andystar7486]

This video was so helpful! I thought I was gonna have to either replace a pump or the whole washer. Thank you for posting this!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

You are welcome! Super happy to hear my video helped. Thanks for the comment!

[@vikkijohnson9938]

Your video was so helpful. Loved the cat helper, my dog was my helper. My husband couldn't believe I fixed our washer while he was at work. Mine was blocked with a bunch of change, a glove and a hair scrunchy.

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

That is fantastic! What a great story. Thank you for sharing it. Your husband must be impressed with you, huh? Way to go!

[@KeepItRealRN]

A million thank yous for making this video. My trap was full of coins and sludge. Fixed it right up. Thank you again you saved me an expensive house call by the Whirlpool repairman.

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Awesome! I love hearing other successes stories. Glad I could help!

[@norcalqualityautomotive593]

Thank you! We found parts of a mechanical pencil, beads, and coins in ours and so far we are back to cleaning laundry! Good lesson for our daughters that are new to doing their own laundry. 😊

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Yes, good lesson....empty your pockets! LOL! glad this video helped and you're back in business.

[@dhink01]

Thank you so much for this helpful info! I'm not at all "handy", but following your instructions had me back in business in 30 minutes. I ended up having the exact same problem, except my clog was caused by a pocket lining that came out of a jacket instead of a sock. 🙄 Thanks again!

[@bheypuor]

Thank you so much! Fixed my mother in laws washer and found a women’s sock, quarter, and a LOT of hair.

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

You are welcome. Glad to be of an assistant. Pretty gross, huh?

[@seanmbonney]

Thank you very much. Easy to follow video, well lit, nice camerawork, clever use of fast-forward. Found tons of soggy lint in mine, marbles, $1.55 in change, and various plastic parts. Saved me from having to call someone. Also, top-notch beard.

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Thanks for the compliment and for the comment! I'm usually better at responding to comments, but every now and again, they some how slip by! Glad I was able to help.

[@sherlyzhou6822]

Thank you sir! This video is very helpful! I fixed the washer with my dad and we both feel proud! What's more, I feel more bonded to my dad lol

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Fantastic job! Happy for the bond time with your dad. Makes me feel good.

[@sarahcornwell6436]

Almost caved and bought a new washer. Thanks for your super helpful video!!!!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

You bet! Hope it worked for you.

[@courtneylaura1679]

Thank you so much for this!!! I’ve had this exact washer for at least 20 years and it’s been acting up the last couple weeks. Opened it up to a sock and by brothers airsoft bbs from around 2013 🤦🏻‍♀️. You saved me a buttload calling a repair company 💛

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Fantastic job! Happy to hear you got it fix with my video. Way to go!

[@elenavarela4822]

My washer is over 20 yrs old. And when It stopped draining. I figured the pump is going out, After watching this. yes it is the drain filter. Granted, I do most likely need a new onw soon. But this has save me at least 6 months or less to have it working before I get a new one.

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Good for you Elena! I'm glad it worked out for you and let's hope you can get another 6 months to a year more!

[@marcshankin9327]

Thanks for the video. It was a big help and a very simple fix. We had a bunch of socks behind the rubber gasket by the door that weren’t allowing the water to drain. Much appreciated.

[@bryanmartel6588]

You're a good man! It's so nice that folks like you, spend the time to help folks like me, to solve problems like this. Much appreciated and I will pass this forward. Bryan :)

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Thanks Bryan. I really like to reply to all my comments to show my appreciation of you taking the time to share your stories or to thank me, and sometimes the comments slip by and I don't see them. Sorry for the dely and thanks for the comment and I'm truly glad my video helped out.

[@standen422]

OMG! So awesome. Funny as hell watching the sock being exposed! Appreciate your great video. Yes! I bought this same washer 18 years ago brand new. This will help a lot as Ive never checked this trap since I bought. Will be nice to see what I find!!! Maybe I'll attach a photo for you! Think It might just be a few miles of my lovely wifes beautiful blonde locks.

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Ha ha ha....oh lovely golden locks! 18 Yeats could accumulate a lot of goodies. Good luck with it, and I hope it goes smoothly.

[@robcoblentz5555]

Best help video for this problem! Thank you SO much! The only thing I wasn't prepared for was the nasty smell.

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Rob Coblentz sorry, I didn't see this comment till now. You are welcome, and yes....perhaps I should have mentioned the smell! :-)

[@ltbowe1011]

I just want to say Thank you. I looked at a few videos and yours by far is the easiest to follow. Took less than 10 minutes from start to finish. The drain thing had debris in it. You saved me a lot of money, thank you again 😊

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

You are welcome. I love to hear that! I appreciate you leaving me a comment. Have a great day!

[@brannensilva5984]

Got this code, followed your instructions, got my washer working and spinning again. Thanks man! Liked and subscribed!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Fantastic! Good going. Thanks for the subscribe!

[@donnawhite3747]

Thank you so very much! My trap was disgusting and I never would have known to check this!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

You are so welcome! Good job on fixing it!

[@kathyeldredge8575]

Thanks so much! I am a mom of 6 kids and you saved the day by showing me how to do this.

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

You are welcome. I really hope this helps and fixes your problem.

[@MikeGayne]

Great video. Just started getting the f2 code about a week ago took it apart and my word the stuff that was in there with about a gallon of water that drained out.

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Yeah, I was surprised with all that water too! Glad you fixed it.

[@mattwalters3279]

Thanks brother. I’m having this error code and it’s long past time for bed, but you bet your behind I’m going to home depot in the morning for a star bit and getting my sock out (or whatever is it in there). Thank you for the help - lovely beard man

[@_multiverse_]

Unfortunately not the problem with our particular machine, thanks for taking the time to make this.

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Sorry to hear, Sam. I also believe that if your pump goes out, it will also give you the same error code. I guess it is a not draining code. I don't have a video, nor am I an appliance repair guy, but perhaps look into replacing your pump. I think it is pretty easy and inexpensive. The pump is right next to (or even connected to) the drain. Good luck!

[@_multiverse_]

@@TheBeardedWoodworker It was the pump, it was so worn out that it was stalling out preventing the washer from draining. Luckily my dad had taken parts out of a broken washer years ago and we had a spare pump!

[@jaz13jaz]

Thanks for the video. 9 socks in the trap up top and 3 in the filter below.

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Wow! We have a winner here!! That is amazing. :-)Glad I could help.

[@tensider1]

Thank you! This just saved me a couple bucks. I found an old bottle opener and some baby socks. Tale as old as time.

[@generalliz]

Thank you! I was all ready to take the thing apart, and I had 3 socks blocking the drain holes was all. :D Thanks for saving me a headache!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

You are welcome! So glad my video helped from stopping that headache. Stupid socks!

[@sandramillerhomes]

Thank you soooooo much!!! Mine had a sock in the drain too! you are a lifesaver and a very good instructor, very much appreciate your help, washer all fixed, saved me a bundle!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Woo-hoo! Glad to help. Happy to hear you were able to do it with the help of my video. I love positive stories! Thanks for letting me know.

[@bryanmartel6588]

So I said I would "pass if forward" to help someone else after I saw your video on fixing your Whirlpool Duet. Well, I figured out how to crowd source sleep apnea machines and then repurpose them for use as COVID19 ventilators in developing countries, and there are about 700 that are heading down to Ecuador to help. Brazil is next. It's nice to help others :)

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

That is amazing! Good for you....and quick I might add. Very impressive. It sounds like that is going to help a lot of people. Thanks for sharing and passing along!

[@susanhoward4730]

Thank you so much! Mine didn't have any clothing articles but did have some gunk. You didn't warn us of the odor. Appreciate your time and video to save many of us money!

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

You're welcome, Susan. I hope this was your only problem. I have had comments that people cleaned out their filter but still had the error code, and it was a bad pump instead, which ultimately does the same thing as a clogged filter....no drainage.

[@terrymurphy565]

Thanks for the video. I had a sock in mine as well. It wasn't in the trap it was in the black hose. I had to disconnect that as well.

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

You're welcome. Haven't had to deal with that yet, but glad you got it fix. Thanks for the comment!

[@briank6070]

Great video.. An alternative to removing the screw and pulling the filter housing forward is to leave it in place and hold a shop vac hose up to the bottom of the housing while unscrewing the clean out door to catch the water..

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Great advice! Sounds like it could be a little less messy that way.

[@adriannelonsinger548]

Thank you so much! This video was so helpful! Other than having my hubby get the twist off cap of the filter started for me, I did it all by myself! Mine also had an ancient sock stuck. And smelled terrible! But it's all clean now! It feels great to be self sufficient! PS. Loved the kitty, and mine wanted to help too!

[@bcrombie6536]

This is great - the problem and fix exactly as shown. Only thing missing is the video didn't quite express how horrible the smell of the clogged material and related water. I found a half pencil, a few cloth sports bra pads, a ton of sand (beach house) and the culprit was a perfectly placed 2"x3" vinyl sticker

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Oh yeah....my bad.😊 The smell was pretty horrid, huh? I'm glad to hear you were able to fix your issue, though. Good work!

[@heartgod]

Wonderful video-right to the point. Worked exactly the way you said it would. I can’t believe how much crap was in there. Machine works like a charm now. Thanks.

[@TheBeardedWoodworker]

Awesome, glad to hear!! It is crazy how much crap gets trapped in there. Thanks for the comment.