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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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?! 🥴

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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 ❤️❤️❤️

[@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.

[@heatherwhisman5380]

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

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@carvesnow]

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

[@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.

[@sonicoduh1125]

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

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Glad to help

[@shaldivad]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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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[@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.

[@johnhorchler667]

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

[@pedroaraujo9987]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@gilbertini]

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

[@honahwikeepa2115]

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

[@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..

[@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.

[@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?

[@emiliemurphy6269]

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

[@Evania_Brook_Homestead]

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

[@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😅

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@simplybeano_91]

Did you take the top off to get to that?

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@ChristianRodriguez-wr7mn]

How do you get to that piece ?

[@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!

[@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.

[@clos2120]

This helped alot thank you so much !

[@devonjohnson1983]

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

[@karenodoherty5879]

How do I get to that? Is it underneath?

[@mcsisawesome]

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

[@khairanbaharuddin2482]

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

[@kelvinK256]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@cindyspurse871]

Will this have an error showing? Mine doesn't have an error but it stays stuck on 28 minutes left

[@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

[@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

[@carls1977]

I cleaned out the filter today and replaced it properly and it is tight, however the washer is now not working because the symbol on the screen (a shirt) is displayed. do you know if there is a sensor I may have messed up while cleaning the filter at the bottom? The door is closed tight and again the filter is screwed in tight but that light is keeping the washer from running. Help please!!!!

[@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!

[@syukriroslan4503]

Hi. I have face as the same problem with my washer dryer 11/7kg front load. I have try clean front hose and it still remain the same. Water can't drain out and when i dry my clothes , it become worst.

[@annala2956]

Where do you access this part? You didn't show where it is? In the same opening as the filter?

[@WasherDryerMoney]

In most front ends it’s from underneath. It just depends on the model and brand.

[@annala2956]

@@WasherDryerMoney found it but couldn't budge the dang screw that held the clamp.

[@ramonarounds4114]

This is the issue for me… however, because the washer is in a very narrow hall closet And a dryer on top, i can’t access that hose. Will a draino or something dissolve it?

[@bobbytacner8550]

So i know your time is valuable but any advice would be much appreciated. I have replaced the drain pump with no luck. Cleaned all lines, etc. I replaced the door lock assembly and it drained finally. But mid cycle it displayed ND once again. I manually drained it and tried again. Back to square one, not draining. Any suggestions?

[@lucpaquette5031]

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

[@timseader5029]

I can feel my machine is heavy, so its got alot of water in it. And its upstairs so I cant bring it down to drain it. If I pull that rubber piece off the back will I get a lot of water on the floor? The little drain hose in the front only gave me about 16 oz but it feels like there is 5gallons in the machine. Is there a good way to drain it first?

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@sugarlissie]

What if this, along w/ cleaning the filter, didnt work? 🥺 I have no idea where to start on replacing a pump

[@WasherDryerMoney]

The next step would probably be replacing the pump. It’s not the hardest job in the world but it is definitely not the easiest either lol good luck

[@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!

[@viking8781]

Did water our out when you took this off or is there a seal and it only drains through here when on the drain cycle

[@WasherDryerMoney]

If there is any water in the washer it will come out.

[@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… 🙂

[@derrianneoakes9433]

Hi! Mine is stuck with a load in it and hasn’t drained. It’s upstairs and I’m nervous to undo any pipes /filter. It’s stuck with the hourglass sign , and when I hit off it just says OFF and will not turn back on. Ive tried resetting it. When I turn it back on, it says 59 and the hourglass sign is there with the wash rinse spin end lights all lit up.

[@dianalarks8273]

Mine just stays at 5 minutes left to complete wash. Then I pause and time goes up to 9. Not cycling. No error code. Takes one hour to complete a 32 time wash. I need help figuring out how to remove are to check rubber line.

[@bonnysharpe1590]

On this machine how do you remove the front filter? It just click and click....

[@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.

[@clintmiller2523]

Cool repair video! Like a bag of sand Priceless!

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Thanks

[@arinpounov369]

Hey I just went through all the hoses on my Samsung (same model as the one in the video) and not seeing anything obvious, no socks, no lint, nothing stuck. Do you think the pump is bad?

[@chrisredli5946]

Will that prevent it from filling too

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Not usually. Check that you have good water pressure by turning the water off and undoing the houses from the back of the washer. Take a bucket and put the hoses in it and turn on the hoses to see if they are working at regular pressure. If they are check the filters water, inlet, that the hoses connect to on the washer. If that’s not it, you may need to check to see if the water valves on the washer is working properly. Good luck.

[@chrisredli5946]

I have good water pressure. Changed both water inlets and still wont fill.

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Always hard to tell when I’m not there, but my next guess would be The door switch is not working properly. It may think the door is open so it’s not putting water out. Some washers will let you know if it thinks the doors open and some will not. It just depends on which model you have. You could always take the switch off and test it. If it’s not that it might be getting into expensive parts like the electronic control board.

[@melvinmoore1653]

Have you seen one that won't even turn on. Pushed on button and nothing .but just 2days earlier it was working fine

[@juanjon915]

Can it get clogged with pet hair?

[@TD9117]

How about showing how to change the clogged area?

[@aprilhunter6970]

I have an LG front load washer and it’s not draining. I can see that the mini drain hose is clogged but how do I clean that?

[@hayeshine]

All I needed was to clean the filter. Thanks!

[@WasherDryerMoney]

Yeah cleaning the filter super common one.

[@ashleylongoria9259]

Whats the name of that rubber part

[@WasherDryerMoney]

I’m not sure what the actual name would be. I have heard them called boots before.

[@pedroaraujo9987]

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

[@jadebecker9407]

We tried this but no luck. Could it be the drain pump? And how expensive is that to get fixed? We have a Samsung front loader bought in 2015/16

[@WasherDryerMoney]

It could be… always hard to tell about being in front of the machine. You can find the exact replacement pump by using the model number of the washer and looking up what parts are in it. Several parts places have the search and including Parts Select. You could also take that part number for the pump and search it on eBay to find a good deal on a used one. Good luck.

[@kharizmakhonesavanh7930]

What can you do if the filter keep twisting but won't come out?