Top 4 Reasons Why Your GE Washer Is Not Draining

[@todietosleep--tosleepperch7902]

This guy knows what he's doing. He saved us from having to spend a lot of money. It was easily done, and we picked up the part the same day, and we put it on. And now it's working. Thank God for my nephew and this video.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad i could help! Great job on the repair!

[@R.Akerman-oz1tf]

@@DuctTapeMechanic Having trouble with defective Kenmore 110 series PCB replacement. You know of any dependable supply?

[@ramosochoa418]

​@@DuctTapeMechanicMy question is Why my GE washer fill the water and right away out to the drain.? 😙 After finding a little sock on the pump I wondered maybe I put the motor pump switch upside down. The switch wire on the left is black the right is black and red. Or the other way. Both are positive. Because I had a tester but don't have knowledge in electric since they can go both way. Thanks.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

@@ramosochoa418 I am fairly certain the connector can only go in one way. It is possible the pump was damaged from having the sock jammed in there. I would replace the pump as they are not that expensive

[@tedrabonucchi1889]

Let me tell you. You are one of the magnificent reasons I call this poor man's college. I love you for this. Thank you all your efforts. I thank you for all the education you give me I thank you 💜💜💜

[@jamesblackwell5141]

GE Service Tech here, if you can find out how to get the unit into service mode, you can run a few test to diagnosis the unit. GE Appliances may have that on the website. Most of the time, i find pump failures due to sand getting behind the pump impeller. Also, if your drain hose is to far down in the stand pipe and you have slow drainage, you can run into siphoning issues. A bad lid lock can also be problematic with any of the cycles too.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Solid advice! Yes getting into diagnostic mode is the best bet but I find the average person gets confused by error codes and deciphering blinking light so I try to make the troubleshooting as simple as possible.

[@missdesireindependance5194]

My washer is not draining. The technician claim I need to change the computer system in it and it cost $500.

[@jamesblackwell5141]

@@missdesireindependance5194 Whats the model number?

[@ACTblessed]

@@missdesireindependance5194 $500?!? Seriously!!? I don’t think I’ve got $5, much less $500. My aunt gave me this washer about a year or two ago that she’d only had less than a yr. This is the 3rd time in a month it’s quit draining and spinning on me. I’ve basically just wiggled the hose the previous times, but this time, I’m really worried. I’m sure a $500 repair was still cheaper than a new washer. 😭🤦🏻‍♀️

[@dakotah801]

Any advice on a circuit board only putting out 50v to lift lock? Direct from board and harness.

[@MsLuminescence]

OMG you just saved me so much money. Thank you so much. We had a nylon strap from some outdoor gear that was stuck in the internal tube - just like the sock in your video. Our machine is now draining and working well. Thank you! Our machine is 20 years old, manufactured December 2004 but this video still applies.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Great to hear! Good job on the repair!

[@Jay-Kaizo]

Great video and tutorials. I'm an ex-machine mechanic and have only ever had to fix a few things on washers/dryers. I was looking for some common issues and this was perfect

[@meganc9890]

Thank you! I didn't have a new washer in the budget this month, yikes! We watched your video and figured out the problem (it was stuffing from a dog bed)! Your tutorial was excellent and I'm so glad you started with the simple, non-electronic stuff first.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad I was able to help!

[@isahigallardo3362]

Just helped me out fixed my washing machine only video with this model this is great 👍

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad to have helped!

[@DKKC12]

I needed to know how to drain this thing completely. Thank you for the video!!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad I could help!

[@davidlynch5998]

Very good video and very well done, you just helped me improve my handyman skills dramatically, thank you

[@stevenlaws6210]

Quick question. Where did u see the pump ohm from 15-30? Mine says 13 and my actual pump is 31.5. So I’m assuming bad pump but if I go off ur range it’s not too far off and should work still

[@metuselamemaofa37]

Thanks man.. opened the drain pump and found a coin 🙄.. Now I feel like a qualified repairer😂

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Great 👍Glad I could help!

[@Jay-Kaizo]

It always feels so much better when you fix things yourself. It's addicting lol. And the ladies love it 🙂

[@kyleegarcia5569]

How do you open the drain pipe?

[@daveusifer8401]

Well the model was different but same basic idea. Thanks for the video and hope you reach 100k. Saved me almost a grand. Cheers 🍻

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

That's awesome! Glad to help! Thanks for the encouragement!

[@Nick-h7n]

Thank you for your video, it helped me a lot to repair my washing machine, you are incredible.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

That is awesome to hear! Glad I was of help!

[@anniesanders3647]

Thanks for your information. It is really helpful

[@Jenron2]

This video helped fixing my washing machine!! Thank You

[@juandedios7493]

Thanks for the troubleshooting info. Easy fix for me

[@greenghost2008]

I can get mine to drain sometimes but not reliably. Is it likely a drain pump clog?

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Could definitely be clogged. Worth taking a look!

[@No_one1776]

Nice advice. Thanks for making the video. :)

[@RJcanadian]

I basically have the same model washer as this one. Just in black. It seems to be draining okay, but if I select "Extra Rinse (soil)" on a cycle, sometimes it doesn't spin to completely drain properly. So I then run same load on "Drain & Spin" cycle. Today I noticed the same issue on that cycle....when it says spinning, half the time it doesn't. Then when it says "balancing" it'll keep adding more water again, and just stop on "balancing". What could the issue be? Do you have a video on that?

[@asf0]

Well done video with very clear instructions. Thank you!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cliffgreen30]

You the Man! Thank you Sir! 👊🏽

[@freemanligon1177]

How do you check with the water still in the washer? With the first possible why.

[@davida9764]

the water will drain when you disconnect the hose on the bottom. Hopefully not all over your house. I was lucky, mine went into the sump pump in my unfinished basement. and it was a kinked hose

[@muggamanmatty640]

Get a bucket and empty it in the back

[@windturbineclimber5412]

Use a shop vac on it. You might can rent one from home depo.

[@Ninoblack623]

Hook up shop vac to the hose before detaching it…. That will take care of steps 1&3

[@gokalsingh9513]

Very helpful video.

[@PDavis-iq7bj]

Thank you for this video. Very helpful

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad to help!

[@Heraclitean]

Helpful, thank you.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

You're welcome!

[@michaelknowles5894]

When checking the control board, how do you know which connection and which pins to check? Is it just expierence? Maybe a diagram on the washer?

[@ibutchmorrow3963]

Tried all 4 with no luck. 13.2 ohms on motor. All drains and pump are clear. 121.8 volts on Drain and spin when you hit the start button. Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks for your awesome videos.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Honestly. The only thing left is to just replace the drain pump. It could have a mechanical failure. It's definitely worth replacing and seeing if it fixes the issue!

[@ibutchmorrow3963]

Thank you very much. Will get a pump and replace.

[@devonguyette1226]

I'm having the same issue was it the pump? All 4 tests came in 16 ohms 120 volts on the drain and spin. Also hoses clear and no obstructions in drain pump

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

@@devonguyette1226 pump could have a mechanical issue. Try replacing it.

[@dillonjebourdsingh8647]

Helped me. thanks. I had the same model and washing machine

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Awesome! Glad to help!

[@amykhiry873]

Thank you for your video! That's really helpful!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

You're very welcome!

[@ivanMartinez-rv2np]

Any chance this video applies to GE washer model #PTW600BSR1WS? Or is there a video that covers the same issue for that washer model?

[@rohanagarwal3741]

I have just purchased an Electrolux 300 frontload washing machine 9kg .. Is it a good machine ?

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Electrolux has a great reputation, I rarely see them thrown out

[@rohanagarwal3741]

@@DuctTapeMechanic mine is model: EWF9024D3WB is basic model, economic model with no emergancy drainage

[@uberhighgaming7739]

I have that same washer and it’s not spinning do you have a video for that

[@GabeG74]

My Temp/Soil/Spin buttons (GE GTW680BSJ6WS model) sometimes don't work (no matter how hard I press)...is that a motherboard issue and needs to be replaced?

[@aarongrainger2545]

Why does my ge vmw top load washer doing a second rinse when it's turned off

[@Bluebird77750]

Mine sometimes doesn’t drain doesn’t matter what mode i put on. I would have to wait a day then come back to put on drain and spin, then it would drain again

[@sewndebisdream6953]

Mine is inconsistent too. But today it decided to not do anything. No matter what I do to reset it. No draining just filling. So tomorrow taking apart the drain hose and checking pump. Didn't find anything last time and it starting working again. Sure hope that fixes it this time. I'm about to give up and buy a bigger washer to help washing towels and king size sheets better.

[@leoanaya8393]

For that same model, how do you clear error codes. I know how to get to service mode, but can't figure out how to clear error codes

[@Jahallk9]

How do I check the stand pipe?

[@pianoman76gf]

If the ohms of resistance are within the right values does that mean time to get a new pump or could it be another issue?

[@AllRandomized]

If the pump ohms out good that means its in good shape and the coil windings inside of it are still good.

[@miguelrequena1964]

My washer wasn’t draining so I check all the things you did and nothing was wrong but the pump was saying 13ohms I tried running a load throw it and it filled then drained and gave me h2o supply error code what does that mean

[@tedrabonucchi1889]

But let me ask you do you like that voltmeter you're using have you tried any other brands like that with digital display?

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

In my opinion, Klien Tools makes awesome multimeter that are easy to use, durable, and fairly priced.

[@michaellucier-c6d]

I been using one for 5 years

[@marionlogan6069]

Did he tell us how to fix the lock between cycles because that's my issue.

[@DobieCasa]

Anyone know what hose I can buy? Mine had a hole in it and leaked all over my garage

[@JohnDavidHunt]

Thanks!

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

You're welcome!

[@josepereles7129]

Thank you for the help. Hopefully mine is not the board.

[@Cl-1993]

Can you do a video on the “H20 SUPPLY” error on this model? GE isnt any help at all and id be better off buying a new one rather than getting a tech out here in the boonies. 😂

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Most likely, water inlet valves are bad. Check this video out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIe8ont6isiqa68

[@rickeywarnock5920]

How can a piece of clothing get through the tub into the drain.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

There is a gap between the inner and outer tub. If you overload the washer, there is a chance something goes over the lip of the inner tub. Happens often!

[@sandraschenck-heisch3495]

My GE washer is turning off not washing.

[@DavidLopez-po6pb]

Thanks

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

No problem

[@rhodiafiddler5557]

What if the omh is 13

[@rhodiafiddler5557]

I mean ohms

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

If there are no clogs, the pump is probably manually broken