Fixing A Kenmore/Whirlpool/Maytag Washer That Is Not Draining!

This video shows the top reasons why a Kenmore/Maytag/Whirlpool/Amana washer would not drain and how to fix them. This includes finding clogs in the system, diagnosing/ replacing the drain pump, and checking the control board. The washer in the video is a Kenmore 500 series machine however, the principles of this video are applicable across many brands. A washer exhibiting these symptoms will also show the F9 E1 code when put into diagnostic mode. This video is part of my series "Free on Facebook" which is a series of videos in which I repair, recycle, and repurpose things I find for free!

[@joannahull2026]

I'm a single mom and have to rely on resourceful videos like this to be self made handy-man. I appreciate you, great video. Thanks

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

That's awesome! Great job! Comments like this keep me going!

[@crystalcorrales1214]

@@DuctTapeMechanic Same! Single mom here and have had such a tough time finding a replacement when my washer stopped draining. It has been impossible to find something that I can afford , can be delivered & hooked up, AND Is willing to take my old one away! Started to think about why I couldn’t just fix the issue myself. Its hard to have excuses these days with KZbin. Smart, helpful guys like yourself that make these videos, definitely give me the confidence I need to at least try! Feeling really hopeful that this is the problem. Wish me luck , & again Thanks so much!

[@mayzuno4969]

Thank u so much! Your video is the only detailed video I found to figure out where the clog is.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

That's awesome! Glad to help! Great job on fixing your machine!

[@msachowdhury62]

Wonderful and very helpful for users to fix the problem. Thank you so much

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@jcgarzan]

Thanks for this advice señor. It was realy helpfull.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

You welcome! Glad to help!

[@spsllc3143]

Excellent video. Really appreciate you

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Thank you!

[@cordeauxboi]

Perfect!!!! Thanks so much!

[@ApartmentMaintenance]

Great series on appliance repairs. I'm a maintenance director for a property management company & I have worked on appliances for the last 20 years from Whirlpool, Kenmore, Amana, Maytag, GE, Roper, & others. My channel has plenty of repairs as well from appliances, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, swimming pool & various other repairs. 🛠️👍

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Awesome! Glad you like it!

[@ELScorcho0110]

Maybe mentioning that when you test the drain pump when remove the housing on top to move the flaps that it should have some resistance to it if it spins freely the spring inside or the magnet could be defective which in turn causes the drain pump to be not operable.

[@josezanas2629]

Thank you it works now

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Awesome!

[@232w]

Great 👍

[@genevievebedard674]

Hi, I bought the Maytag washer and dryer, Pet Pro and after one wash, there is water that remains between the drum and the floor of the machine. I tried the "spin and drain" button but the water is still there. I didn't make a Big load of washing and there was no socks or small things. You wouldn't know or suspect what problème it would be, would you? Thank you very much 🙂

[@ScantPear]

The part you talked about the board frying the drain pump, it is actually the other way around… the pump being bad will cause the board not to run properly will fry the board resulting in nothing working…

[@shmuelrosenberg7269]

I have a GE washing machine my machine locks but won't spin what can be the problem ???? thanks in advance

[@ohsocockychas]

What size drill bit is that?

[@JuanTorres-js9yi]

My kenmore is not going into diagnostic mode. I double checked the manual and no luck. Machine is stuck in sensing mode

[@billspeight8936]

My impeller turns like the one you're showing but I don't hear clicking and I can pull the impeller up and down I don't know if that is good. I test benched it by hooking it up to 120 v and it is spinning.

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

If you have check for clogs and browesed the controll board for obvious failures (ie burn marks, bulging capacitors) then I would go ahead and replace the pump

[@DeepDiishh]

Thanks for the video. How to find out what SERIES washing machine? How do I find which SERIES is my Kenmore washing machine? People say this SERIES or that SERIES, 70 series, 80 series, or whatever SERIES. How do I find out what is this SERIES of my Kenmore washing machine? Thanks. 7:40

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Typically it says what series it is right on the front panel

[@dwightclark9107]

I'm trying to remove the agitator from a Whirpool washer. I removed the fabric softener but there is no 7/16 nut like the videos show. The bottom of the remaining "cup" has two opposing bars on the bottom. How do I remove the agitator?

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

I believe there should be two tabs below where u removed the cup. Press those tabs and pull up and you should get access to the nut

[@Stroller.Engine]

I took apart the pump didnt find much, but i did find quite the clog inside the bottom of the tub where the drain connects to....even with needle nose i can clear the clog, any tips to get to the clog

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

I would try a rigid wire or a metal coat hanger

[@MrReyes-wt9dl]

My kenmore top loaded washer, the clothes come out soaking wet, and the washer gets stuck on rinse cycle after completing the spinning cycle

[@vcancer]

I have a Maytag washer that just stopped working this Sunday. I was doing my laundry toward the end of the wash cycle. I went out to walk my dog and when I got back, I heard a buzzing from the washer, It was stuck on the last drain n rinse cycle. I pressed the on/off reset button to get it to drain and nothing. It just kept buzzing. I finally unplugged it and waited for an hour to see if it had reset itself but nothing, just the buzzing and the sensing light blinking. I think it's the control board that's damaged.

[@CabbagePlaysNigga]

What did you ever find out? Mine just did the exact same thing

[@vcancer]

​@@CabbagePlaysNiggaI got the the new water value and replaced it. It still had the same problem. So I was thinking that it was either the drain pump or the controller. I didn't want to start going through the process of buying other pieces and finding out thats not be the problem, so I went and got a new washer. An LG this time.

[@ToshiCOE]

​@@vcancerdamn that really sucks this is the only comment I ever found that has my exact issue.

[@sharondrones3360]

I have a question my sensor light is on my Kenmore washing and also the lock panel was giving me trouble. I took off the lock lid. but my main concern is my sensor light it want wash or spin what can I do. Don't have funds to fix it.

[@sharondrones3360]

I need help

[@JToddJeep]

Hello there. What is the model number?

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

A washer being stuck in the sensing mode can be a multitude of different issues. Is it filling with water? If not it could be the valves or the lid lock. If it is filling with some water then it could be a bad shifter motor. Hard to completely assess the situation based on just a written description

[@graceannebugais1985]

I need help for our washing the brand is zenz the problem is we wash our clothes but when its done already washing we can't open the steel inside and something is broken. You can help us. Thank you.

[@conniegonzales2732]

Quick question my machine fills but won't agitate or drain or spin? Please help

[@DuctTapeMechanic]

Could be a lot of things. But two the most common issues that cause that is a broken lid switch/lock or a bad mode shifter

[@sim7409]

how bout if it will drain,but not wen it's spose to? ours started not draining at end of cycle,we havto turn it bak onto a spin cycle,then it will

[@bruce7259]

I searched through all his videos and I can’t find a video on KZbin to help me . We have a Kenmore series 500 and the lid lock switch is stuck on lock . Will not open . Tried all the secrets and tapping the button twice and unplugging for 5 minutes blah blah blah . Is there anyone on this planet that knows what the symptoms of a Stuck lid lock means ? Bad control board ?? Please help

[@johnnyruiz9932]

Hopefully you found something because mine is currently getting stuck locking on me too

[@bruce7259]

@@johnnyruiz9932 it was the control board

[@johnnyruiz9932]

@@bruce7259 how much that cost you?

[@bruce7259]

@@johnnyruiz9932 what is the symptoms that your having and what model washer do you have ?