Front Load Washer NOT DRAINING? Easy how to repair. It May not be the Filter. Samsung or LG Loader

How to fix Samsung front load washer if it is not draining. Sometimes they won’t even go into spin cycle. It’s not always the filter sometimes it’s just before the filter this part will fill up with sand coins or get stopped up with a piece of fabric. There’s many symptoms of this problem mainly the machine not draining but sometimes it will throw a error code like ND on the display.
I hope this easy step-by-step video will help you fix your front load washer. Sometimes this problem will occur not just with Sam son but with LJ kenmore world pool or many other front load washers front loaders have this problem quite often and who knows what will be stopped up inside of the machine.
Front load washer repair can be very expensive but if it’s not draining or spinning be sure to check this first how to unclog the drain pump is a really good thing to know for a homeowner that wants to save money on a repair man coming out and charge them a fortune.

[@ocho575]

Samsung sent a technician to my house who couldn’t fix my washer because it wouldn’t spin or drain. After finding this video I fixed the washer my self.

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Wow. Glad to help.

[@amandaski]

This video gave me the confidence to try fixing my washer myself. AND IT WORKED! I'm a woman in my mid 30's and don't always feel the most comfortable calling service people to my house. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, saving me money, and for the intense dopamine hit I got when it started running.

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Glad to help

[@AntilleanConfederation]

Lmaoo

[@monicaswadley504]

I tried two other suggestions (several times), sat on the floor of my closet sized laundry room and cried, and was quite literally ready to throw it out the door until I found this video. I’m just unbelievably grateful that you posted this! Half the day yesterday and all day today I’ve been stressing and trying to fix it to no avail. Tried this with the help of all 4 of my kiddos and was able to wash a load with no code popping up!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU ❤️❤️❤️

[@sjaranaz]

my wife was ready to replace our 4yr old samsung washer 😂

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Glad to help

[@noodles303]

In the same boat dawg

[@alletsorodsb2197]

You sir are an absolute God send and restored my faith in what KZbin should be about. I purchased this same model used (had about a month) and starting a new position at work tomorrow. Doing my sunday laundry and it stopped on me just like that 😢 I was so stressed out because I just spent the cash on it and honestly could not even afford to take anything in time to a local laundromat. You just saved me a huge amount of stress and time 😭 THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!! 🎉🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Glad to help.

[@alletsorodsb2197]

@@WasherDryerMoney ❤️❤️❤️

[@TahoeUsedSkiAndSnowboard]

Thank you so much. I had the exact same problem with the exact same gunk clogging it up. I wanted to tell you that the sludge is not sand but the rubber coating on the bottom of rugs and bath mats that had flaked off. Anyway, with your video I was able to make the repair easily and quickly. Thanks again!

[@WasherDryerMoney]

No problem glad to help. So you washed a floor mat and the rubber back came off? That could be what it was, but it felt more gritty. Let me ask you this, if you were to put it in a bag and squeeze it would you say it felt like a bag of sand?

[@TahoeUsedSkiAndSnowboard]

@@WasherDryerMoney For the comedic parts of your episode I will confirm that it felt like a bag of sand,

[@jubyloo2]

Yes its same with me. I can confirm its the rubber bottom of an old bathroom mat. My washer clogged and its all over drum and filter. Thanks for posting easiest way to get to drain tube.

[@LaFamiliaguild]

Thank you this is literally what our washer had, it was clogged with the backing of a bathroom mat that shouldn't had been in the washer. I was able to remove the drain hoses and clean as much stuff as I could then ran a couple of rinse cycles to get rid of all the leftover residue!

[@larryhelm4162]

My washing machine quit draining after we washed a throw rug in it. Completely clogged up the works. Thank you for posting this video. It saved me a service call.

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Glad to help. That’s a common problem with washing some rugs. The backing falls apart and gets clogged up in the filter.

[@xHOOTYx]

Thank you so much, I was able to find the clog of hair holding the pump from functioning through your instructions here. My family and I are grateful for the money you helped us save by getting it done ourselves.

[@stephenmclennan2068]

You absolute legend. I found hair bands, hair clips, 2 euros. I will test it tomorrow but I'm sure this has done the trick.

[@shellytrear4062]

Thank you so much for posting this video! So helpful! I had no idea that trap was there and needed to be cleaned!❤ I just love people like you who are helpful to others. God bless you.

[@yenjenlai7619]

Thank you very much. I just follow your instructions, the washer is working know. bye the way, I am 82 years grandmother. thanks again.

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Glad to help

[@UMERATH]

Thanks giving me confidence to tackle mine

[@sadiejones8413]

This fixed our problem. I found this video after snaking the drain and replacing the pump, and it still wouldn’t drain. Its been slow for a while, but finally stopped draining last week. After watching this video my husband took that part off and sure enough it was clogged almost exactly like the video and there was a pair of underwear in it. The underwear is what finally did it in i guess. Hooked it up and it works perfectly now! Thank you!

[@saratalbot6147]

This is what I think our problem might be, but how did the undies get in?! 🥴

[@JamesBaldwinBaritone]

This video and others like it have saved me so much money on repairs, thank-you!! I would suggest that in the transition to the outside section where you get to the drain pipe that you clear out, you mention that this is underneath the washing machine! I spent at least 10 minutes drying to figure out how to access what you showed us from the back panel. Haha. Thank-you again!!!

[@heatherwhisman5380]

Just saved the day with this video, cleared the filter of hair (human and pet) and now its running like new!

[@amyb7052]

I'd like this a million times if I could! Thank you! You just saves me an estimated $402.68 in a service call. My washer looked just like this one, I'm guessing from washing an outdoor rug, so a combination of the rug backing and dirt. Thanks again!

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Very cool. Glad to help. I’m hoping that material is not dissolved aluminum. If you Google front load washer spider arm you’ll see a common problem with front load washers. Basically the arm that holds up the stainless steel drum is made of aluminum and corrodes extremely quickly. I thought about this after I made that video. Hopefully you’re right and it’s just material off the back of a rug.

[@johnshaw3208]

Thank you. My wife washed the bathroom rugs yesterday. I threw them out when I saw how the rubber bottom had deteriorated. I'll check.

[@carvesnow]

Perfect! It's a coin! I used a flash light and saw a coin stuck in the filter housing outlet. Thank you!

[@sr9253]

Thank you. I wasn’t able to turn the washer on the side so I used the back access panel. Since I could only remove the large valve of the rubber drain and not the 2 smaller valves, I sprayed water from my garden hose to clear it out while the two small valves were attached. It seems to be working now.

[@pwilliams7797]

Thank you, all the info was taking apart the rear, I flipped the washer on its side and it was way easier to find my blockage. Thank you

[@honahwikeepa2115]

Awesome video 👏👍our machine had this problem until I watched this video. Cheers from New Zealand.

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Glad to help.

[@jeremyinidaho6743]

I think the stuff that plugged the hose was from washing rugs. The anti-slide stuff on rugs comes off and plugs them. I have cleared the lines several times after rugs are washed.

[@WasherDryerMoney]

It could be. That stuff sat in my yard and never dissolved. So I’m guessing it was either rubber or maybe deteriorating aluminum from the spider arm that holds the drum on the washer.

[@amyb7052]

Yup, this happened to me. It was the rug backing!

[@Bobsappliancerepair]

Definitely had it lots of times

[@Krsherri]

I have the exact same problem. The service guy bought the new pump and was about to replace and I asked just see the drain hose once please and he didn't. I insisted and thats when he saw the clogged pipe. Mine was clogged after washing off rugs. The guy couldn't put the drain hose pipe back in place after taking off. He couldn't figure out how to wrap that wire around the pipe. He said he is going to bring a new one. Its already been two weeks. Its very frustrating. I learned my lesson that never wash those rugs in machine again. I am worried about the dryer, I put the rugs after washer in that. Now dryer is dirty with all those rug crumbs. Should a simple vaccum inside the drier is enough? Or Inneed to worry about something else ?

[@mrsblackirish7]

My first thought was rug. I wash it on gentle and I trash them once they start becoming sading.

[@SherriLee-r2o]

Where did that black drain tube come from? The back? Underneath?

[@user-ky8je2qj3z]

Looks like probably underneath... but I came here, like yourself I imagine, with no real knowledge, so take w grain o salt.

[@dylanthomas9591]

Dude! You are a life saver! Thank god I watched this video because I found a fake “potato chip” stuck in side the ribbed part ! No other video shows cleaning this thing out so thank you!

[@kristaannedkins]

Thank you so much for this video. My samsung washer is basically the model your showing. Its 8yrs old. I honestly thought id have to go and buy another one today. Between 3 adults and 5 kids its definitely seen use Thankfully with your video we pulled the washer out and pulled one side off and immediately found a sock bound up in the exit side. Thank you for saving me $1300

[@WasherDryerMoney]

@@kristaannedkins glad to help.

[@asmameddouri2345]

Thank you so much for sharing ! You save my day ! I just repair my washer

[@machochopper2222]

oh man, just got done taking that hose off, actually just had to take the 2 small ends off and kind smack the clog out, had washed a throw pillow that had hole in it, the foam from the pillow was in small dime size pieces and clumped up in that hose. Working great now. thanks for the video buddy.

[@shaldivad]

I didn't expect to get my best laugh of the day from a washing machine tutorial :)

[@dianalarks8273]

Can you illustrate how you open this washer to check that rubber line. I have the exact model you are using as an example. Thank you

[@giggitygames341]

Thank you so much for this. I always know to clean the filter on mine, but this time the filter was clean. Got the thing off and there was a baby sock lodged in it and now working like clockwork! Thanks so much! Saved me from getting a new washer for Christmas

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Glad to help

[@aswannorth6237]

Wow! Thanks abunch! It worked. We didn’t have the build up but we did have a toy HeMan Shield stuck in the hose underneath. Had I not took it off we were about to hire someone. You saved us a lot of money and time.

[@melansoriano1176]

I’ll try this one tomorrow cuz I already changed the door lock and the draining pump today but still showing nd code! I’ve been working for 3 days now on this! Found your video tonight so finger crossed hope this is it😅

[@freddydelacruz5062]

I literally just did this to my mom washer machine she told me it wasn't working and she was ready to throw it out ... thank you so much

[@pedroaraujo9987]

I was literally on the edge to throw this machine but this video saved me money

[@shellenxs]

Thank you so much. Just got done lying this stupid washer off… it’s been a pain in the ass and I could feel this thing underneath. Back to the laundry room!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@philsipad]

So when you removed the filter did the water come pouring out? Is it how you realized there was a clog?

[@WasherDryerMoney]

I always Check that rubber boot first because sometimes it’s full of coins and those coins will destroy the water pump. But I check a whole lot because I’m a refurbisher. It’s just part of the routine I go through.

[@TimHoff85]

Thanks! I had a coin stuck in this part, but didn't know the easiest way to access this. This helped tremendously!

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Glad to help

[@deejohnson5163]

WOW !!! I would like to see more videos of taking front loaders apart. Seems like more people are buying these. Thanks.

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Yeah I’ll probably start doing some frontload videos soon.

[@deejohnson5163]

@@WasherDryerMoney Thanks again. I think you take the mystery out of the process and make it easy to understand.

[@DMP2923]

Yeah welcome to 2010

[@sonicoduh1125]

Draining the pipe on the bottom was a real game changer.

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Glad to help

[@lucpaquette5031]

Thank you! I found a water bottle cap in there that was blocking the water from coming out. Everything is find now! 👍🙏

[@shaneaudette6763]

Thank you. I think we have the EXACT washer. Tried draining front etc and cleaning. Still didn't work. Today a repair person came in and did exact same thing. $140 easy easy. But thanks to your video, I will do myself next time. Cheers

[@khairanbaharuddin2482]

Thank you! It’s so easy to follow, i got coins stuck there.

[@PeterGroll-x7f]

So I just watched your video and I’m trying to get to that black hose that you were talking about to clean out but you don’t explain how to do that. Can you please tell me where that access is?

[@laviniamartin1619]

Fantastic - thank you so much ! I also have a problem that the little black tube is blocked too. The washer is my son's and dog hair is part of the culprit, could also be sand, stuff, washer powders..... to be established. So we will check it as you say, but also have to somehow fix that little black tube.

[@emiliemurphy6269]

The bag of sand reference killed me 😂😂😂😂😂

[@philipdeynchausti9064]

You did not actually show how you took it out. Not helpful!

[@Marisa8]

I was waiting to find out how you get to that back piece too

[@wiind24]

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[@discodrum]

Thank you kind sir! Saved me lots of $$$. Thanks to you, I was able to retrieve sock that was stuck and preventing the washer from draining… 🙂

[@pamwalls3971]

Thank you so much! Do you have any kind of link to take donations for your helpfulness? As someone else mentioned this saves a ton on repair bills and I appreciate you so much!

[@WasherDryerMoney]

I don’t yet. But I’ve had so many people ask I’ll update the description with my info soon. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@jessicaleroy8312]

So happy i saw this! Im having draining problems right now and i plan on trying this when my husband has time this weekend!

[@MichaelKelly-yu3nl]

Thanks for your videos. I have a newer LG front loader that will sometimes leave water and I have to run another spin cycle to drain the water. Could if be the same problem? Thanks again.

[@danielm7094]

Thank you - this was exactly what I needed to finish my fix the washer project - same situation.

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Glad to help

[@arianarushton7148]

Bought a second hand washer/Dryer for my tenants unit and it looks like a great unit, works great except the hose wont drain. So far no water building up in the actual machine but im curious if LG older fromt loaders are open in the bottom like this also..

[@TheFofitas]

great video, thanks! I was able to squeeze that black tube and notice that there was nothing in it so I didn’t have to bother taking it apart.

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Nice

[@504ksh]

always explained thoroughly. This guy is beast !

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Lol thanks

[@johnhorchler667]

Do you have a video on this with a wroolpool? It's a front loader 1990's or 80s.

[@davidtse5276]

Thank for the video. Do you know if it's possible to do this without tilting it onto it's side? Is there another way to access it? I have a dryer sitting on top of the washer so I don't think I can physically tip it over.

[@clintmiller2523]

Cool repair video! Like a bag of sand Priceless!

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Thanks

[@clos2120]

This helped alot thank you so much !

[@h2onut26]

Thanks for providing this information, very helpful. I have the identical washer. The machine is leaking from front underneath, not from lower lip of door. The machine is 7 years old. What do you think it could be. Door gasket? Filter is clean and pump is draining.

[@Kingmac246]

Great video! Any advice to clean this washer if I can't lean it over?

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Check out (Ben’s appliances and junk) videos on cleaning washer machines. I know he uses a chemical to clean his extremely dirty machines.

[@becauseunicorns1108]

😂🤣😂 pocket sand! This is fantastic hopefully this girl can fix this machine!🦄💪

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Lol

[@hayeshine]

All I needed was to clean the filter. Thanks!

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Yeah cleaning the filter super common one.

[@pedroaraujo9987]

Top class mate you saved my money ....God bless😊

[@gilbertini]

Any tips on pulling the front drain hose pipe . Mine got stuck inside the hole and I can’t get I it . Thanks

[@kimmariea.5613]

This gave me hope as I have that exact washer, but this component was clear. I know the problem is in the washer (not farther down the pipeline) . After trying this fix, I can only guess that there is a clog in that ridiculous grey hose, that I can't seem to get to. Do you have a follow up to this video or a suggestion of what to do next?

[@vitale6633]

Yep - Sock + a piece of corroding metal stuck in the drain. How on earth a small sock made it into the drain pipe is completely beyond me! Thanks for the video. Going from the bottom was WAY faster then removing the front panel.

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Glad to help

[@samreynolds5694]

Super helpful guidance...but it could have been a lot better if you showed how to remove the back panel. When tackling a new repair, it's usually the "taking apart" step that's most stressful. This is actually my exact model so I will be trying this fix. Thank you!

[@ChristianRodriguez-wr7mn]

How do you get to that piece ?

[@Evania_Brook_Homestead]

So you have a video of actually getting to the drain hose to check it?

[@simplybeano_91]

Did you take the top off to get to that?

[@gregpeyton2754]

I'd like to check the drain hose on our washer, which is the exact same model as in the video. Unfortunately, ours sits on a pedestal. I had already decided to remove the front panel to access the heater element. Will I be able to disconnect the drain hose from the front after removing the front panel?

[@okeyokafor2770]

Thanks. What's that black part called?

[@rowe39425]

"Dispenser Drain Hose" or "Bellow Drain Hose" I think... Gabe has posted a video about how to look up the parts diagram for basically any appliance and get model numbers and cross-reference numbers and the name of all of the parts... Check it out here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5eclaujesZgntE

[@freecheese4143]

Sold him a washer when YOU KNEW he would be turning his in...AND easy fix. Then YOU SOLD IT. Not so helpful.

[@ernestoegarcia5528]

Are you planning on making a tell all course on how to flip washing and drying machines?

[@WasherDryerMoney]

I am. I’ve just been super busy lately. I am moving not only my family but my entire shop and all my appliances that I’m currently working on. As soon as I settle in I was thinking about making a small quick course on flipping appliances.

[@annasong5266]

This was helpful. Enjoyed the Dale Gribble pocket sand.

[@karenodoherty5879]

How do I get to that? Is it underneath?

[@living_inchapters_3408]

Thank you 🙏 so much I’m all by myself and I’m having this problem I have nobody to ask and I found this video I hope it works for me thank you 🙏

[@filipeventura2729]

You just saved me 100 euros (thats the quote i got) - Cheers!!!!

[@danielweyant2816]

My attempt at this yielded a problem where as screws that hold drain unit in were so rusted I couldn’t remove them so I had to take a grinder with metal cutting wheel and make a five by five inch hole on the left hand side at the lower front corner then was able to remove just the motor out thru this hole. Ordered one from Amazon, twen

[@danielweyant2816]

Ty bucks reinstalled motor thru same hole, duct taped piece of cut out over hole… back in business.

[@donteanderson6873]

Thanks!I had a sock in mine and was ready to throw the whole thing away

[@PowAngel]

Also on the top there is a detergent hose connected which often has several bends in the hose to route the detergent into the drum. If indeed they used a thick detergent, such as a shaved soap etc, this can gunk up the hose & block it. When this happens water will usually spill out at the top where the detergent tray slides in and out. Just thought I would add this little fyi for other folks that may be experiencing a situation in which may not be covered by a youtube video. It is this very reason as to why some manufacturers place detergent restrictions on some washers, could it be avoided by a better design? of course.

[@jeffreymason2853]

Thank you so much! I was literally about to pull all my hair out.

[@pedalwithus]

Thanks for this video, it was really helpful and it got us going again. Pretty easy, just take your time! Thanks again.

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Glad to help

[@Closeyoureyesandremember]

The substance clogging the drain reminds me of cremation ashes. Freaked me out. I’m concerned it could have become that way from the motor burning from being unable to drain. It’s so dangerous to not keep up with your appliances. Thanks for the video!

[@jennboyett262]

You saved us today. Thanks a million.

[@mcsisawesome]

How do you get to that part on an lg front loader?

[@maclisa72]

U rock dude.. thank you for real for real!!! Other videos suck you don't....

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Thanks

[@Danmac92]

Good video, great references 👍

[@devonjohnson1983]

How do you get to that black part thou did I miss you showing it

[@debracarnahan2758]

Do you reset the washer after unplugging

[@WasherDryerMoney]

If there’s a reset on the type of washer, I’m working on. I usually will do it. It usually will not hurt anything.

[@Boondogsaint]

Hey good afternoon thanks for the video I have a two year old Samsung very similar to this one will not go through a regular wash cycle and it’s very intermittent doing anything else it fails and stops and if you hit start eventually you get a 3C code the diagnostic shows it as 3C2 I do notice when it fails the cleaning cycle there is a clicking noise coming from around the door but the lock seems to be working do you think this could be the door lock or is it more likely control board ? i’m going to check the inside of the drain pump but the filter and drains seem to be working and the unit does drain when you first cut it on to do any cycle. Thx for any help

[@TinyVio-Lynn]

How do you take that part off though.? We’re having a hard time unscrewing the hose

[@WasherDryerMoney]

There is a different ways to take them off depending on the type of machine and when it was made. Usually it’s just loosen that metal strap and it will be extremely pressed on because of how long that strap has been on it. Sometimes you’ll have to give it a little bit of a twist and it will come right off. Your best bet would be fine a breakdown video of your exact machine and you will see someone taking it off. I’ve heard that part called the boot so you may look up videos on removing the boot from a front load washer.

[@gioalex93]

Love me a trade in. Awesome video!

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Yeah nothing better than a easy to fix trade-in. My favorite ones are when you can diagnose the problem while you’re loading it onto your truck LOL

[@gioalex93]

@@WasherDryerMoney one of the best feelings for sure lol

[@lesliebernal4239]

Where do I find that black hose(with the sandy crud)? Is it front bottom where the water drains or somewhere else?

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Most front loaders will have it running to the drain pump from the tub. It just depends on the type of washing machine how to get to it.

[@kelvinK256]

Where did you get that pipe from? You didn't show us

[@CrystalAbbey]

This was a very good video! Thank you

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Glad to help

[@UMERATH]

Very well explained Thank you 🙏

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Glad to help

[@ifitsfreeitsforme1852]

Just did this with my Sam. I cleaned out the trap and still no draining. Tilted the machine over enough to access that rubber drain hose and sure enough, there were some plastic washers stuck in the accordion section . A sloppy job but worth doing yourself to save $$$$ Somebody should sell a vinyl sticker to put on the machine that says : "EMPTY YOUR POCKETS !" LOL

[@carmac1652]

I have a front load washer . costermer said it's not draining .I checked the pump hose there was alot of water that came out .but I did not Check the hoes from the tub like you are showing on this video .I will do that tomorrow hop it's that . thanks for the information 👍🇨🇦

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Good luck.

[@Natalie-rc4cx]

Looks like a build-up of fabric softner it is a petroleum based product and can feel quite greasy and forms a thick sludge.

[@13ktostay]

Bro I had a sock stuck in it you saved me a bundle Whhhooo hooo ❤

[@donteanderson6873]

Same me too! I was ready to throw it away

[@JigmeThinley]

Thank you, you solved my frustrations