I have no idea what drives a person to create such helpful videos but I sure am glad for your generosity sharing this info with me. I was really not looking forward to trying to figure out why my washer wouldn't drain. Now I'm confident I can do it. Thank you very much.
Ok, finished the job and all worked out well. My washer (Maytag Neptune with glass door) has the pump & boot at the rear of the unit with a large trap door on the rear. Two screws to pop the door off and it's all right there. Still, your video was very helpful and allowed me to make quick work of it. Found that if I moved the machine to doorway to our garage (short distance) I could put a tub behind and below it (garage is a few steps lower than house) and allow the washer to drain through it's hose into the tub. This way the job had little leakage.
My roommate attempted to wash an old throw rug and clogged everything up. I watched this video up to the point where you said "if you have a front panel, this is your lucky day." I ran to check, it did, and 20 minutes later, we were back up and running it. Thank you!
Just did this. The machine made a loud hum but would not drain. This video was a great tutorial. Since the washer didn't have a front panel, I did have to take off the top and entire front panel (there's a youtube video on how); not hard actually. Talk about clogged trap. I removed a folded dollar bill, $1.68 in change, a 5" wide heart shaped fabric decal, a few paper clips, a bobby pin, and a bit of chewed up scotch brite (the final straw, I believe, based on its location). Put it back together and ran a trial load. Bingo! No leaks, machine ran complete cycle. At 73, this girl is strutting.
I did it!!!! there was a bra wire in the propeller...the washer is even quieter than before. was a hassle getting the wire back on the gasket but patience is key! I'm so happy...I saved $250. thank you thank you thank you!!!!
Hi, Bill I've been in the business for approx 35 years. This washer is why they changed the access to the front so the consumer can clean it out. That said, when I do these, because I've grown to hate spring clamps, I use screw type hose clamps when I am refastening the hoses. It saves time because the spring clamps have an attitude and fight back and spoooiiiing awayyyyy.lol I have to do this tomorrow so, I'm ready with the screw clamps. Nice video. My own appliances are mostly WP and my washer is a top loader. NO electronic controls either.
Bill--I've blown $200 on a plumber--6 months later--same problem--went last night to buy a new DW. By fluke I tripped over your video. What's that sound??? A set of sheets washing AND spinning. Buddy--you're a lifesaver. One hairclip and a baby washcloth later, and you have me in business!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you sooooo much
I just can’t thank you enough man! Hugs!! My husband has suffered two detached retinas so it’s extremely difficult for him to see details especially in dark places. It felt so wonderfully liberating and empowering to be able to take care of this task myself. You are such a good human being for being thoughtful enough to make this video for us. It just makes me want to give everyone a hug. Great vibes. Thank you thank you thank you
Since retiring I work on washers and dryers in my garage, I too struggled to get the boot coin trap out. The hardest part for me is getting the top of the boot back on the machine. There is a special hell for the engineers who design these machines.
Another washer saved by a great video. Our Amana stopped draining and we thought it was all over. Took off the back cover and pulled the two hoses connecting to the drain pump and hello hair clog! A repairman might have just replaced the pump on account of the nD code on the display but all it needed was a little TLC and the washer is back to normal. Also gave us an excuse to clean out behind the washer and dryer because WOW stuff accumulates there when you're not looking! I found about eight spiral bound notebooks, a new in package dog leash, and a whole unopened container of laundry pods! Thanks, Bill!
Bill I can't thank you enough. This was the only video I watched before attempting to fix my washer. I had gone as far as to pricing washers already. My boyfriend and I thought our washer was toast! Thanks to your step by step instructions and good camera angles and lighting I was able to do this all on my own. My advice to anyone is watch this video because sometimes simple is the way to go. I am still amazed this stopped my washer from working and even more amazed I fixed it. Thanks Bill your video was so great even a girl can do it!!!
4 years later and this video still helps out people, thank you!!!😄😄😄😃😃😀😄 my mom called in a guy the first time our washer didn't drained and got charged $70. This time? This time we saved an extra $70. Again, thank you very much for this video!!!
You just saved me a bunch of money! I was gonna go buy a washer and dryer set, then I saw your video! I can't believe how much crap was in the catch thingy in the boot! I almost gave up immediately, since 1 of the screws on the front panel seemed to be stripped..but I bought a better screwdriver and was able to remove the screw. It was a little hard for me to get that green clamp to fit over the boot and other thing. But I was able to do it while reminding myself the cost of a new washer would be. My 10 yr old washer drains and spins like it's new again! I was hoping I could show a pic of the crap that was in that thing. I have to admit, I am really proud of myself for attempting and completing the task! Thanks to you!!!
23 coins, a house key and a button, not to mention all the muck completely filling the coin trap. You my friend are a life saver and a pocketbook saver as I was ready to spring for a new $500+ machine. However, can't say I'll go through that again; at 72 years old I just don't have the patience any more. But many thanks along with big hugs for your help. Now to put a load in to see if it's back to normal.
I fixed our Miele W3725 front loader by watching this fellow. We had an error display "drain error" and our clothes always came out wet. I removed the panel on the front LHS, unscrewed the plug (it's best to do this when machine is empty) and removed the drain plug and cleared it (pulled out hair clips, 10 cent coin, sticks and fabric) screwed it back in, turned it on and she works perfectly. Saved calling a serviceman and had it fixed in 5 minutes.
Very good video with clear explanations. The hardest part with any of my DIY repairs is finding the appropriate repair manuals which often don't exist for public consumption. Kudos to you for showing us all how simple (?easy) it is to take of these problem machines when you need a repairman. Saves a ton of money.
Not to be out done by a 68 year old woman this 63 year old woman also did it. My only problem was the dryer is on top of the washer so I needed help getting that down. Thank you for your video, you saved me a lot of money and broken down time.
Wonderful video. I am definitely a rookie at any kind of home repair, but with the help of your video i managed to get the nickle out that was completely obstructing the drain hose. You've saved me $250! thank you
Thank you so much for this video!!! I had bought a used 10-year old Kenmore front load washer from my upstairs neighbor and it would not spin or pump. It did not look like something was wrong with the belt or the switch so I searched for some tipps regarding the drain pump. And your video hit it on the nail! My husband did exactly what you said to do - step-by-step - and voila... nails, coins, pins.... The washer now works fine and you saved us a lot of money. Keep up the good job!
We REALLY appreciate this video! It fixed our machine which had been messing up for a year. I was waiting it out thinking it was going to need to be replaced when I found your video. My husband had this done and my machine fixed in less than an hour and saved us hundreds! Thank you for taking the time to make this!
You helped me fix my drain issue on my washer.. We found 7 dollars in coins, a necklace, an eyeglass cleaner, and a couple of nails.. Now it drains so well it overwhelms the plumbing...I'm sure that is another video I will have to watch!! Thank you for your help!
Thanks, Bill. Called our plumber "who doesn't fix appliances". I reckon the problem is in the drain, maybe the drain pump, so went to town using your video. Still working on it, but so far so good. And no harm, no foul if the repair man calls back Monday.
I’ve never repaired anything in my life. Your video saved my day. I needed help getting the actual plug pulled out but I couldn’t have made it even that far without your help. Thank you so much!
Bill you are awesome! I just bought a Frigidaire Front Loader Washer and Dryer from one of my friends. The laundry was soaking wet after a wash cycle so we had to do a spin cycle to get the excess water out. I knew there was something wrong so I came across your video and I fixed it myself! I found a pair of underwear and tons of black lint and rubber bands stuck in that coin trap! No wonder it wasn't draining properly! Thanks again Bill! Couldn't have done it without your video. Btw if you attempt this yourself do not make the same mistake I did and take the black boot completely off. It took me hours and several attempts to get the clamp back on where the pressure switch is.
Thanks just got done cleaning the trap it was filled with lint and5 inch metal wires and seams to wash spinn and drain fine I JUST SAVED A BUNCH OF MONEY BY WATCHING YOUR VIDEO .. YOUR THE MAN
My dad was about to call the repair man when I found your video. Me and my little brother fixed our washer together. It works now. We didn't have the right tools to disassemble the front. I had to remove the back part and work from there. It was difficult with the horrible angle but we did it. We found 60 cent and baby wipes. I'm going to have a talk with my family about sorting through their baskets before doing laundry. Thank you so much.
between people like this taking the time to teach, youtube for the format, and people willing to learn....we become smarter people and in this scenario got a frigidaire washer and dryer for free and thanks bill fixed for free....SCORE........thanks bill and utube !!!!
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thank you for this video! I was able to clean my own out and now it is working great! Found 6 Bobby pins, 3 hair ties, $1.79 in change...then of course dirt and dog hair. It was disgusting but I did it and I couldn't have without this video.
I cant thank you enough 😂 I’m a 29 year old woman and a single parent who can’t afford a new washer right now and kept getting drain error codes and a humming noise and you made me confident enough to give it a go. I followed all the steps my brackets were a bit different but I toughed through it 😅 cleaned out the propeller part and then felt a wad in the tubing from the tub I got a drain snake and whisked it out because I couldn’t fit a flathead to loosen the tub hose without taking apart the whole machine butttt 2 pairs of panties and 2.00 in quarters later my machine works like new 😮💨you’re awesome. ❤ my dad thanks you because he was my next call 🎉😂
This and your instructions for removing the entire front panel of the Frigidaire turned me into a washer repairman! Twice in the past several months I've cleared out my trap in less than an hour thanks to your great videos. Great video, great explanations. Thank you so much, excellent work!
Thanks for being here for us who cannot remove and haul the washer 60 miles one way to the shop ( if they will work on it right away so you don't have to make another trip) and pay BIG DOLLARS for an easy fix
So nice to have it explained by a patient, nice guy. Thank you! Not looking forward to taking a whack at it but no man around here, and anyway a lot of men aren't very mechanically minded these days...!
Oh my gosh I haven't even started fixing my machine yet but I am so psyched to have FINALLY found the info I've been looking for after many unfruitful Web searches to find out how to fix my machine! It's been slow spinning, off balance and taking forever to cycle, and I suspected it was a drainage issue since we've had a tech fix it twice in the few years we've owned it, but I wasn't able to be home either time to learn how to fix this on my own (and knowing now to use pliers to get that ring off the boot is so helpful and makes so much sense!) I love a challenge when armed with the right info! I've never before taken the time to comment on a video but it just feels so great knowing I've got the ammo to fix one thing that's been aggravating the heck out of me for months! So here's a BIG, big thank you for a very thorough video. Totally appreciate it. I'm looking forward to this :)
I'm glad to know I'm not the only one that has a bit of trouble doing this! I've had to do this half a dozen times, it never seems to get easier. Today I busted blood vessels in both my thumbs because of those freaking spring clamps. Ugh! I came to look up what pliers were best for removing and replacing those stupid things. My front panel doesn't come off but since my arms are smaller than most men's I just take the back panel off and work from the back and the bottom with the washer laying on its front. Thanks! for your video, now I gotta get back in there and win this battle with these clamps so I can get my laundry done!
Repair companies may hate you, but you have made far more people happy and saved them lots of money. Even if someone hires a repair company to do this, they are at least educated enough not to be talked into a new pump or something they may not need. 👍🏻
I am so grateful. Saved me from having to hire someone or buy a new washer. The only difference for me is that my pliers were not big enough and I was not strong enough. I used a vice-grip and left it closed, fit around and tightened until able to move. Thank you.
Thank you, Bill! This is not only very helpful, but genuinely fun at the end. Thank for not editing it, shows how much goes into making content like this.
one very very important note. Like everybody else it was very difficult to reconnect the rubber boot to the pump. I spent about 2 hours trying to get it to work. my hands are killing me. Went to the local Ace hardware store to buy a different type of clamp. the kind dude recommended a pair of small channel locks. duh! A small pair of channel locks worked perfectly it held the clamp open around the lip of the boot as I reinserted it onto the pump. problem solved. Use a small pair of channel locks. Thank you for making the video. Also may there be a special place in hell for the GE engineer who designed such a customer unfriendly method of cleaning out the trap. and to think GE makes jet engines. God save us
Just cleaned my tenants machine(which is the same one!) there was so much crud in the trap no one wanted the change in there. But after following this videos steps the washer is draining! And better than ever. Thank you
Great video! I cleared undies(wife's) from the boot, and a 2 inch slimy plug of lint and hairpins that was completely blocking the coin trap, and 43 cents... and a guitar pick. The pick was the only thing that didn't get tossed
Thanks for the help, my wife had me call for service when our washer would not drain & they could not even look at it for 9 days. Your video provided a easy fix, since we appear to have the same washer
We watched this and found we were lucky on our LG washer as it had a door and a filter catch that we only had to open and clean out a mess made from the backing that came off a rug and plugged the drain off. Love the LG washer and kudos for making this helpful video.!!!!!!!!Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much for posting this! This very clearly helped me work through fixing my own washer, even when it was crammed into a closet that prevented me from tipping it back to work on it! So thank you, thank you, thank you!
I happen to have seen this video too late. I had to go to the pain of figuring it out myself. For any newbie, follow the step by step, this description was very crisp and clear. I did learn though, that I just cleaned only the hose, but didn't look before the pump. So, I'll have to take another stab at it. Thanks for the video Bill.
Thank you so much for this video. It showed us exactly how to fix our washer. Found coins, an earing, a screw caught in the pump impeller. Cleaned everything out and works like a charm. Thank you, thank you!!!
Was installing a washer this morning and it would not drain. Checked out the video and fixed it. You wouldn't believe what I found in the rubber catch...a childs ball about 2" in diameter. I was shocked when I stuck my finger in there. Thanks for the video.
You are awesome! I was able to fix our washer based on your instructions. I have one of the Frigidaire Affinity washers (with the silver control knob and buttons) where I had to remove the entire front panel. It took a little effort and a quickly drawn schematic to keep track of where screws went and where wires plugged in ... but I did it! And yeah... there was a 2008 quarter, a hair tie, a portion of some underwear, hair and just nasty/gritty gunk. Also you are correct... if you remove that 3rd portion of pipe up to the far right (in your video @ 3:47)... holy cow is it insanely hard to get back on! I was fighting with it for about 10 minutes. All in all... you saved us a big repair bill or buying a new washer. So much thanks goes to you and this video!
Tonight you have saved us an expensive service call, thank you for the excellent instructions in this video. Yes, the culprit was the drain pump, yes there were coins and other debris ( 9 years worth) in the "change" basket. Moral to this story is "frequent" cleaning of the drain pump. Thanks again
Thanks for your video. I cleaned out my drain trap like I have done lots of times cause my front loader wouldnt drain but this time it still wouldnt drain. After i watched your video I put my finger in the pump to check if the fan blades spin and found an object trapped inside just like you said might happen. As I type this , my washer is at work washing my stuff.
It didn't empty out nicely, had to use a flexible cutting board to 'funnel' the water into a bucket, but I was able to empty the trap and found a baby sock, money, a big rag and some other stuff. Thank you so much! I feel so accomplished!:)
Many Thanks, ours was a bit different, (In between the coin trap hose, and pump there was a plastic coin trap). I found that a paint tray liner fit under to catch the water BTW. But most importantly I made $8.43 on the deal! {The job only took 30 min. so I'm claiming $17.00 an hour}. Plus I found my missing rewards card from Auto Zone, and a key neither of us recognized. Thanks again! And my wife says thanks too.
Bill, thank you for this video. Solved my issue of the clothes not spinning dry. Found $1.60 in coins, including a half dollar coin, along with a guitar pick, plastic pieces and a ton of pet hair. I have the exact same machine.
i cleaned the trap, it started draining for one load then died again, so i came back and figured out how to take the front panel off, for mine you've gotta take the whole machine apart. Got that done, checked the pump and it's broke. Thanks for showing the pump and how to check it. mine was wobbling all over the place and basically wouldn't stop moving. Thank you
Hey so I have the A 10 code. Did everything as suggested by many also replaced the washer drain pump. Even after doing that, I still have the A 10 error. What else should I be looking at? I also think my previous drain pump might have been good but doesn’t matter now that I got a new one. Any suggestions on how to proceed would be greatly appreciated. Edit: I figured it out. The rubber boot connected to the drum before it connects to the drain pump had a sock in it. Finally have my machine up and running. 😎 Edit: After the drain cycle I still noticed my clothes being a bit wet. I replaced the motor drive belt in my front load washing machine and it solved the issue.
jesus christ. I followed your instruction and I pulled out grossest looking lint trap that reeks of sewage smell. thank you so much, fixed draining issue during covid times by myself thanks to this vid!
So I'm out of town on a job when the wife calls screaming that the washer wont drain or spin...I tell her honey what do you want me to do I'm 1700 miles away, call the appliance repair man....she then says "I NEED THE WASHER TONIGHT THE KIDS UNIFORMS FOR THE GAME ARE DIRTY!" again I say ..."what do you want me to do...I know nothing about washers....and I'm also 1700 miles away....She calls me some choice words and hangs up....I shrugged my shoulders and got back to work......At around 2am (my time) I get a call from my wife saying ..."I'm so sorry babe I didn't mean to sound so bitchy...I got the washer working"...I'm very surprised and asked her HOW????....She then tells me she found your video and followed the instructions you gave and was able to get the filter cleaned out and everything put back together without any leaks or problems. She did 3 loads after she got it fixed and she says the the machine is running better then ever. I just want to thank you for even taking the time to make this video and also for making it so easy to understand. My wife is not mechanically inclined so if she can do it anyone can do it....You saved me a lot of money and also got my wife to apologize which in my world is priceless. Thank You!!!
Frank Texas - Hey Frank, First, I noticed your thin blue line across Texas. My husband is a LEO and we live in Texas as well. Stay safe my friend! Now for my comment. I cannot imagine a wife her husband and screaming at him, but that's not for me to judge. On the other hand, Kudos to her for taking control of things and handling the problem. I bet she felt very liberated and proud! My dad, a mechanical engineer, raised me. That being said, I typically only call my husband with a problem AFTER I have the solution and have taken care of it. The last thing he needs is someone nagging him while he's working! I'd think it would deter a man from answering his wife's calls.
Hi Bill, Many thanks to your video, I managed to fix my Samsung front load washer which was not spinning or draining while locked during COVID 19. The service centre guys told us they would call us back to fix an appointment which they never did. that's when I turned to youtube and happy to share that I managed to clean the drain pump which was clogged with tooth pick. a Big THANK you.
thank you for teaching a lot about how to use this method in washing maching by using tdhe way of washer and I really appreciate that were! are real understand.s
Thank you so much for this video! This video gave me my washer back and it didn't cost me a cent. As a matter of fact, I found more than a few pennies in the coin trap! So I got paid doing this myself!
thanks for the great video showing exactly how to fix my washing machine. Now my wife will beat me about the head like a Raven protecting her young until I get it done. No fishing this weekend for me.
Thanks and God bless you richly Sir. I just followed your video to fix my 5kg (FRONT LOADER} LG Washing machine this morning. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND GOD BLESS YOU ONCE AGAIN. REGARD, MRS PINNOCK IN NIGERIA.
Thank you Bill this worked! Our washer wasn't working so I followed the procedure and found an old sock lodged in there right where you said it would be. I put it back together the first time hadn't put the hose tight enough on so it leaked but I just took it back apart tightened the hose clamp properly and now its working no problem and my wife thinks I'm a hero lol
If you have a front loader you have to learn to do this. It's not a matter of if the drain pump or boot will get clogged with something it's when. Plus, it's going to happen more than once. It's not very difficult to do just a little frustrating hooking everything back up if you haven't done it before.
WOW! Thanks for the info.We live in a rental and the machine came with the house. We were super lucky, we took the front panel off and the coin catcher was right there. We unscrewed it and we are now $12 richer lol a sock, bobby pins, hair elastics and a whole lot of lint. Gross. We put it back together and poured cleaner in and ran it through a clean cycle. YAY it's working awesome!!! Thank you
This video provided spot on instructions that allowed us to repair our GE WSSH300G0WW washer. We found lots of strange junk in the coin trap and caught in the impeller. Once that was cleared the washer has worked perfectly ever since.
Hey this is fantastic - I just fixed a Bosch Nexxt 800 Series Washer following these instructions! The service guy here told me it would cost $180 to come diagnosis it and a minimum parts order of $200 so I should expect at least $400 to $600 service call. it turned out to be a sock clogging the drain catch. I could not figure out how to get this front panel off, but I did get enough pieces of it off to reach the cleanout and follow the steps - thanks very much!!!
The hard part is putting the damn thing back together. Found a quarter. It must have been in the perfect spot. I was disappointed we didn't find more crap. All that work...Thanks for the video, it was awesome!
I had put the dogs bed in the wash and the the load would not drain. Thanks to the video I was able to open up the drain pump. The impelar was jamed with sand from the dogs bed. Once I cleaned it out it worked like a charm. Thanks a bunch!
Thanks. I got 0.90 cents. I am an automotive engineer. What a poorly designed Maytag machine. If this was a car, the manufacturing plant would kill me for bad access to the components and difficult assembly. Poor access for no reason, this could be much bigger so that a normal sized human can get their hands into the work space without have to be triple jointed. Stan D.
Thank you, Bill. Just successfully cleared out the coin trap and ended up with a pretty large collection of stuff. I made more in change than you, $.99. And a couple of legos. Not to mention the large amount of some sweater or something that was clogging the whole works. Your time to make and post this video, while waiting for passing cars, just saved me a bunch of time and some money. Thumbs up from me.
Hey Bill, I thought sure I was seeing a $300 dollar repair, My wife and I followed your directions including taking the white part off the pump, we took out of the screen 2.58, a bobbi pin and and underwire bra wire. Our washer works perfectly with only about 2 hours work, we don't have the front panel , to we had to remove the top and the front, but all is good. Thank you so much for your help. Sue and Bob Wagner Arvada Colorado
Thank you so much for this video. I followed your directions from another video on taking off the entire panel on an older model. It was not so easy for me since I'm not the most handy but I am thrilled to say after finding a lot of coins, a sock, a bunch of hair ties and even a credit card expiring 4 years ago. My marchine is working and draining great! Again thank you for posting.
Thanks so much! I thought my drain pump was on the fritz (of course my front loader does not have the lower front panel so I had to take the door off and the entire front panel), but it turns out the coin trap was literally clogged with what looked like a pound of mulch! To be fair, it has not been cleaned since I bought the washer about 5 years. ago. Cleaned it out and washer works great again! Your video was a HUGE help! Thank you!
I thought I needed a pump replacement, but all I needed was a cleaning! This video helped me clean my hoses and pump much better than the previous serviceman, who cleaned only one of the areas of the pump! I found 5 socks, a lego piece, and a bunch of foul-smelling gunk. Note: If you find a solid plastic ball in the hose, remove, clean the hose of debri, then put the ball back. I needed to Google that it works like an important valve. I wish the video would have showed how to get the clamps back on easily because I had a pretty tough time getting it back on the biggest hose. I ended up needing an extra set of hands to use my biggest set of pliers to clamp the prongs. Then once it was back on the hose, onto the hole. Leaked the first time. To fix it, I needed to muscle the snug fitting hose and clamp up the pipe back up to the washer.
Nailed it! I knew the problem with my machine was the water pump - I was getting an "nd" (not draining) error. I went online planning to get a replacement pump, when I stumbled across your video. Sure glad I did! I pulled out the pump and boot, cleaned them up, put 'em back, and SUCCESS! She runs fine, now. BTW, I have a Maytag Neptune. Access to the pump on this model is in the back, not the front. Just remove the 17x20" aluminum panel, and the pump is in plain sight. My dad used to flip appliances for side money, and he loved Maytags ... said they were the easiest to fix. Looks like they still are.
THANK YOU, BILL! Your video saved us a lot of $$$ on getting someone to fix our washing machine or us going out and buying a new one. I searched a lot at different sites that supposedly had solutions. I even looked at the troubleshooting manual for our dryer which was useless in this scenario. This video identified our exact problem and it helped me to know where to look and how to clean out our washer pump. Washer Restored! You are a hero! Thank you so much!
Thanks a ton, Bill. I thought I had to replace the pump, but after watching your video, I opened it up and found a nail jamming things up. My model doesn't have a coin trap though. We've had it for 8 years, and this is the first time anything has jammed the pump, so go figure. Great video! Thanks!
Thank you very much!Probably saved me $150 and even found 99 cents in the trap. You made this really simple for someone that isn't really very mechanical.
ZBill, with your help we did it! My husband has a neck injury so he mostly supervised and did the heavy lifting but otherwise with your instructions you saved us hundreds! And right befor vacation too! Thanks our friend! Deb & Greg
I was just about to go get a new washer tomorrow because I thought the pump was bad and luckily I stumbled across this help tip. Saved me hundreds of dollars. Unfortunately for me I replaced my Frigidaire Gallery washer with a second prior to this one you helped fix with the same problem and just junked it. Thanks for the help.
I have no idea what drives a person to create such helpful videos but I sure am glad for your generosity sharing this info with me. I was really not looking forward to trying to figure out why my washer wouldn't drain. Now I'm confident I can do it. Thank you very much.
Ok, finished the job and all worked out well. My washer (Maytag Neptune with glass door) has the pump & boot at the rear of the unit with a large trap door on the rear. Two screws to pop the door off and it's all right there. Still, your video was very helpful and allowed me to make quick work of it. Found that if I moved the machine to doorway to our garage (short distance) I could put a tub behind and below it (garage is a few steps lower than house) and allow the washer to drain through it's hose into the tub. This way the job had little leakage.
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My roommate attempted to wash an old throw rug and clogged everything up. I watched this video up to the point where you said "if you have a front panel, this is your lucky day." I ran to check, it did, and 20 minutes later, we were back up and running it. Thank you!
Just did this. The machine made a loud hum but would not drain. This video was a great tutorial. Since the washer didn't have a front panel, I did have to take off the top and entire front panel (there's a youtube video on how); not hard actually. Talk about clogged trap. I removed a folded dollar bill, $1.68 in change, a 5" wide heart shaped fabric decal, a few paper clips, a bobby pin, and a bit of chewed up scotch brite (the final straw, I believe, based on its location). Put it back together and ran a trial load. Bingo! No leaks, machine ran complete cycle. At 73, this girl is strutting.
I did it!!!! there was a bra wire in the propeller...the washer is even quieter than before. was a hassle getting the wire back on the gasket but patience is key! I'm so happy...I saved $250. thank you thank you thank you!!!!
Hi, Bill
I've been in the business for approx 35 years.
This washer is why they changed the access to the front so the consumer can clean it out.
That said, when I do these, because I've grown to hate spring clamps, I use screw type hose clamps when I am refastening the hoses.
It saves time because the spring clamps have an attitude and fight back and spoooiiiing awayyyyy.lol
I have to do this tomorrow so, I'm ready with the screw clamps.
Nice video.
My own appliances are mostly WP and my washer is a top loader.
NO electronic controls either.
I could not get one of the spring clamps back at all! Used screw type clamps after an hour of trying to keep calm.
Bill--I've blown $200 on a plumber--6 months later--same problem--went last night to buy a new DW. By fluke I tripped over your video. What's that sound??? A set of sheets washing AND spinning. Buddy--you're a lifesaver. One hairclip and a baby washcloth later, and you have me in business!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you sooooo much
I just can’t thank you enough man! Hugs!! My husband has suffered two detached retinas so it’s extremely difficult for him to see details especially in dark places. It felt so wonderfully liberating and empowering to be able to take care of this task myself. You are such a good human being for being thoughtful enough to make this video for us. It just makes me want to give everyone a hug. Great vibes. Thank you thank you thank you
My wife suggested I search the internet for help and I happened upon your video. I'm sure you saved us some precious $$. Thanks so much!
Since retiring I work on washers and dryers in my garage, I too struggled to get the boot coin trap out. The hardest part for me is getting the top of the boot back on the machine. There is a special hell for the engineers who design these machines.
Another washer saved by a great video. Our Amana stopped draining and we thought it was all over. Took off the back cover and pulled the two hoses connecting to the drain pump and hello hair clog! A repairman might have just replaced the pump on account of the nD code on the display but all it needed was a little TLC and the washer is back to normal. Also gave us an excuse to clean out behind the washer and dryer because WOW stuff accumulates there when you're not looking! I found about eight spiral bound notebooks, a new in package dog leash, and a whole unopened container of laundry pods!
Thanks, Bill!
Bill I can't thank you enough. This was the only video I watched before attempting to fix my washer. I had gone as far as to pricing washers already. My boyfriend and I thought our washer was toast! Thanks to your step by step instructions and good camera angles and lighting I was able to do this all on my own. My advice to anyone is watch this video because sometimes simple is the way to go. I am still amazed this stopped my washer from working and even more amazed I fixed it. Thanks Bill your video was so great even a girl can do it!!!
Cheryl L AWESOME! Great Job on your Repair! This makes my day when I read comments like this. Thanks for the Great Comment and Thanks for Watching!
4 years later and this video still helps out people, thank you!!!😄😄😄😃😃😀😄 my mom called in a guy the first time our washer didn't drained and got charged $70. This time? This time we saved an extra $70. Again, thank you very much for this video!!!
This 68 year old woman just did this! The hardest part was getting down on the floor. Thanks.
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I agree getting on the floor was chore and I'm only 47 :-o
Way to go Marjorie!!
@@jond5842 Hilarious, both of you!
You just saved me a bunch of money! I was gonna go buy a washer and dryer set, then I saw your video! I can't believe how much crap was in the catch thingy in the boot! I almost gave up immediately, since 1 of the screws on the front panel seemed to be stripped..but I bought a better screwdriver and was able to remove the screw. It was a little hard for me to get that green clamp to fit over the boot and other thing. But I was able to do it while reminding myself the cost of a new washer would be. My 10 yr old washer drains and spins like it's new again! I was hoping I could show a pic of the crap that was in that thing. I have to admit, I am really proud of myself for attempting and completing the task! Thanks to you!!!
23 coins, a house key and a button, not to mention all the muck completely filling the coin trap. You my friend are a life saver and a pocketbook saver as I was ready to spring for a new $500+ machine. However, can't say I'll go through that again; at 72 years old I just don't have the patience any more. But many thanks along with big hugs for your help. Now to put a load in to see if it's back to normal.
Awesome Job on your Repair! Was the machine back to normal after you ran it?
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I fixed our Miele W3725 front loader by watching this fellow. We had an error display "drain error" and our clothes always came out wet. I removed the panel on the front LHS, unscrewed the plug (it's best to do this when machine is empty) and removed the drain plug and cleared it (pulled out hair clips, 10 cent coin, sticks and fabric) screwed it back in, turned it on and she works perfectly. Saved calling a serviceman and had it fixed in 5 minutes.
Very good video with clear explanations. The hardest part with any of my DIY repairs is finding the appropriate repair manuals which often don't exist for public consumption. Kudos to you for showing us all how simple (?easy) it is to take of these problem machines when you need a repairman. Saves a ton of money.
Not to be out done by a 68 year old woman this 63 year old woman also did it. My only problem was the dryer is on top of the washer so I needed help getting that down. Thank you for your video, you saved me a lot of money and broken down time.
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Wonderful video. I am definitely a rookie at any kind of home repair, but with the help of your video i managed to get the nickle out that was completely obstructing the drain hose. You've saved me $250! thank you
Thank you so much for this video!!! I had bought a used 10-year old Kenmore front load washer from my upstairs neighbor and it would not spin or pump. It did not look like something was wrong with the belt or the switch so I searched for some tipps regarding the drain pump. And your video hit it on the nail! My husband did exactly what you said to do - step-by-step - and voila... nails, coins, pins.... The washer now works fine and you saved us a lot of money. Keep up the good job!
Leon Lynch AWESOME! Now the rule is, he fixed it so he doesn't have to do the laundry, forever! lol
Thanks for Watching and Great Job!
We REALLY appreciate this video! It fixed our machine which had been messing up for a year. I was waiting it out thinking it was going to need to be replaced when I found your video. My husband had this done and my machine fixed in less than an hour and saved us hundreds! Thank you for taking the time to make this!
You helped me fix my drain issue on my washer.. We found 7 dollars in coins, a necklace, an eyeglass cleaner, and a couple of nails.. Now it drains so well it overwhelms the plumbing...I'm sure that is another video I will have to watch!! Thank you for your help!
Hey just wanted to thank you!!! I went up through the oval access hole and cleaned out the trap. Probably saved me $100's. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, Bill. Called our plumber "who doesn't fix appliances". I reckon the problem is in the drain, maybe the drain pump, so went to town using your video. Still working on it, but so far so good. And no harm, no foul if the repair man calls back Monday.
I’ve never repaired anything in my life. Your video saved my day. I needed help getting the actual plug pulled out but I couldn’t have made it even that far without your help. Thank you so much!
Bill you are awesome! I just bought a Frigidaire Front Loader Washer and Dryer from one of my friends. The laundry was soaking wet after a wash cycle so we had to do a spin cycle to get the excess water out. I knew there was something wrong so I came across your video and I fixed it myself! I found a pair of underwear and tons of black lint and rubber bands stuck in that coin trap! No wonder it wasn't draining properly! Thanks again Bill! Couldn't have done it without your video. Btw if you attempt this yourself do not make the same mistake I did and take the black boot completely off. It took me hours and several attempts to get the clamp back on where the pressure switch is.
Thanks bill!!!!
youre tutorial fixed my machine,it was clogged,i removed 9 dollars in quaters.
thanks again!
Nolvetto Heredia Wow! You practically got paid for doing the job. That is a crazy amount of quarters to find!
Thanks just got done cleaning the trap it was filled with lint and5 inch metal wires and seams to wash spinn and drain fine
I JUST SAVED A BUNCH OF MONEY BY WATCHING YOUR VIDEO .. YOUR THE MAN
My dad was about to call the repair man when I found your video. Me and my little brother fixed our washer together. It works now. We didn't have the right tools to disassemble the front. I had to remove the back part and work from there. It was difficult with the horrible angle but we did it. We found 60 cent and baby wipes. I'm going to have a talk with my family about sorting through their baskets before doing laundry. Thank you so much.
between people like this taking the time to teach, youtube for the format, and people willing to learn....we become smarter people and in this scenario got a frigidaire washer and dryer for free and thanks bill fixed for free....SCORE........thanks bill and utube !!!!
You are an excellent teacher with a patient demeanor answering all the questions I had. Thank you for empowering novices like me. Much appreciated!
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Thank you for this video. Husband was all for buying a whole new washing machine until I got him to watch this! Fixed.
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thank you for this video! I was able to clean my own out and now it is working great! Found 6 Bobby pins, 3 hair ties, $1.79 in change...then of course dirt and dog hair. It was disgusting but I did it and I couldn't have without this video.
I cant thank you enough 😂 I’m a 29 year old woman and a single parent who can’t afford a new washer right now and kept getting drain error codes and a humming noise and you made me confident enough to give it a go. I followed all the steps my brackets were a bit different but I toughed through it 😅 cleaned out the propeller part and then felt a wad in the tubing from the tub I got a drain snake and whisked it out because I couldn’t fit a flathead to loosen the tub hose without taking apart the whole machine butttt 2 pairs of panties and 2.00 in quarters later my machine works like new 😮💨you’re awesome. ❤ my dad thanks you because he was my next call 🎉😂
This and your instructions for removing the entire front panel of the Frigidaire turned me into a washer repairman! Twice in the past several months I've cleared out my trap in less than an hour thanks to your great videos. Great video, great explanations. Thank you so much, excellent work!
Thanks for being here for us who cannot remove and haul the washer 60 miles one way to the shop ( if they will work on it right away so you don't have to make another trip) and pay BIG DOLLARS for an easy fix
So nice to have it explained by a patient, nice guy. Thank you! Not looking forward to taking a whack at it but no man around here, and anyway a lot of men aren't very mechanically minded these days...!
I do the repairs in my house, my other half never bothers or is too impatient. Anyone can do it.
Oh my gosh I haven't even started fixing my machine yet but I am so psyched to have FINALLY found the info I've been looking for after many unfruitful Web searches to find out how to fix my machine!
It's been slow spinning, off balance and taking forever to cycle, and I suspected it was a drainage issue since we've had a tech fix it twice in the few years we've owned it, but I wasn't able to be home either time to learn how to fix this on my own (and knowing now to use pliers to get that ring off the boot is so helpful and makes so much sense!) I love a challenge when armed with the right info!
I've never before taken the time to comment on a video but it just feels so great knowing I've got the ammo to fix one thing that's been aggravating the heck out of me for months!
So here's a BIG, big thank you for a very thorough video. Totally appreciate it. I'm looking forward to this :)
You sound super motivated to get after that machine! Let me know how you make out!
I'm glad to know I'm not the only one that has a bit of trouble doing this!
I've had to do this half a dozen times, it never seems to get easier. Today I busted blood vessels in both my thumbs because of those freaking spring clamps. Ugh! I came to look up what pliers were best for removing and replacing those stupid things.
My front panel doesn't come off but since my arms are smaller than most men's I just take the back panel off and work from the back and the bottom with the washer laying on its front.
Thanks! for your video, now I gotta get back in there and win this battle with these clamps so I can get my laundry done!
Repair companies may hate you, but you have made far more people happy and saved them lots of money. Even if someone hires a repair company to do this, they are at least educated enough not to be talked into a new pump or something they may not need. 👍🏻
Thank you so much, Bill! Saved this single mom a lot of money. I nearly had some guys haul my washer out this week.
I am so grateful. Saved me from having to hire someone or buy a new washer. The only difference for me is that my pliers were not big enough and I was not strong enough. I used a vice-grip and left it closed, fit around and tightened until able to move. Thank you.
You just saved us a $300 service visit! It was a paper clip in the drain pump.
Thank you, Bill! This is not only very helpful, but genuinely fun at the end. Thank for not editing it, shows how much goes into making content like this.
one very very important note. Like everybody else it was very difficult to reconnect the rubber boot to the pump. I spent about 2 hours trying to get it to work. my hands are killing me. Went to the local Ace hardware store to buy a different type of clamp. the kind dude recommended a pair of small channel locks. duh! A small pair of channel locks worked perfectly it held the clamp open around the lip of the boot as I reinserted it onto the pump. problem solved. Use a small pair of channel locks. Thank you for making the video. Also may there be a special place in hell for the GE engineer who designed such a customer unfriendly method of cleaning out the trap. and to think GE makes jet engines. God save us
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Just cleaned my tenants machine(which is the same one!) there was so much crud in the trap no one wanted the change in there. But after following this videos steps the washer is draining! And better than ever. Thank you
Great video! I cleared undies(wife's) from the boot, and a 2 inch slimy plug of lint and hairpins that was completely blocking the coin trap, and 43 cents... and a guitar pick.
The pick was the only thing that didn't get tossed
Thanks for the help, my wife had me call for service when our washer would not drain & they could not even look at it for 9 days. Your video provided a easy fix, since we appear to have the same washer
Thanks so much for this tutorial! I was able to get my machine draining again by removing a bobby pin from the drain pump!
We watched this and found we were lucky on our LG washer as it had a door and a filter catch that we only had to open and clean out a mess made from the backing that came off a rug and plugged the drain off. Love the LG washer and kudos for making this helpful video.!!!!!!!!Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much for posting this! This very clearly helped me work through fixing my own washer, even when it was crammed into a closet that prevented me from tipping it back to work on it! So thank you, thank you, thank you!
I happen to have seen this video too late. I had to go to the pain of figuring it out myself. For any newbie, follow the step by step, this description was very crisp and clear. I did learn though, that I just cleaned only the hose, but didn't look before the pump. So, I'll have to take another stab at it. Thanks for the video Bill.
Thank you so much for this video. It showed us exactly how to fix our washer. Found coins, an earing, a screw caught in the pump impeller. Cleaned everything out and works like a charm. Thank you, thank you!!!
Awesome Job! Very nice!
Was installing a washer this morning and it would not drain. Checked out the video and fixed it. You wouldn't believe what I found in the rubber catch...a childs ball about 2" in diameter. I was shocked when I stuck my finger in there. Thanks for the video.
You are awesome! I was able to fix our washer based on your instructions. I have one of the Frigidaire Affinity washers (with the silver control knob and buttons) where I had to remove the entire front panel. It took a little effort and a quickly drawn schematic to keep track of where screws went and where wires plugged in ... but I did it! And yeah... there was a 2008 quarter, a hair tie, a portion of some underwear, hair and just nasty/gritty gunk.
Also you are correct... if you remove that 3rd portion of pipe up to the far right (in your video @ 3:47)... holy cow is it insanely hard to get back on! I was fighting with it for about 10 minutes. All in all... you saved us a big repair bill or buying a new washer. So much thanks goes to you and this video!
My husband was ready to buy a new washer! I used your video and found a popsicle stick lodged in the pump. Thank you!!
You the man Bill!!!! I was so stressed out over this until I saw your great video and fixed it myself .
Gracias amigo!
Tonight you have saved us an expensive service call, thank you for the excellent instructions in this video. Yes, the culprit was the drain pump, yes there were coins and other debris ( 9 years worth) in the "change" basket. Moral to this story is "frequent" cleaning of the drain pump. Thanks again
+Tarin Cardamone Awesome Job!
thank you!
Thanks for your video. I cleaned out my drain trap like I have done lots of times cause my front loader wouldnt drain but this time it still wouldnt drain. After i watched your video I put my finger in the pump to check if the fan blades spin and found an object trapped inside just like you said might happen. As I type this , my washer is at work washing my stuff.
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It didn't empty out nicely, had to use a flexible cutting board to 'funnel' the water into a bucket, but I was able to empty the trap and found a baby sock, money, a big rag and some other stuff. Thank you so much! I feel so accomplished!:)
Many Thanks, ours was a bit different, (In between the coin trap hose, and pump there was a plastic coin trap). I found that a paint tray liner fit under to catch the water BTW. But most importantly I made $8.43 on the deal! {The job only took 30 min. so I'm claiming $17.00 an hour}. Plus I found my missing rewards card from Auto Zone, and a key neither of us recognized. Thanks again! And my wife says thanks too.
Awesome Job on your Repair!
Paint tray! Great idea! I was literally reading the comments just to find a suggestion of how to catch all the water. ROFL
Bill, thank you for this video. Solved my issue of the clothes not spinning dry. Found $1.60 in coins, including a half dollar coin, along with a guitar pick, plastic pieces and a ton of pet hair. I have the exact same machine.
I cleaned the wife’s a few years ago. The longest hairiest sock I have ever seen came out! Semper Fi Marine!
i cleaned the trap, it started draining for one load then died again, so i came back and figured out how to take the front panel off, for mine you've gotta take the whole machine apart. Got that done, checked the pump and it's broke. Thanks for showing the pump and how to check it. mine was wobbling all over the place and basically wouldn't stop moving. Thank you
Hey so I have the A 10 code. Did everything as suggested by many also replaced the washer drain pump. Even after doing that, I still have the A 10 error. What else should I be looking at?
I also think my previous drain pump might have been good but doesn’t matter now that I got a new one.
Any suggestions on how to proceed would be greatly appreciated.
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I figured it out. The rubber boot connected to the drum before it connects to the drain pump had a sock in it.
Finally have my machine up and running. 😎
Edit: After the drain cycle I still noticed my clothes being a bit wet. I replaced the motor drive belt in my front load washing machine and it solved the issue.
I appreciate you sharing your problem solving adventure and following up. No doubt this will help another in need. Thanks!
jesus christ. I followed your instruction and I pulled out grossest looking lint trap that reeks of sewage smell. thank you so much, fixed draining issue during covid times by myself thanks to this vid!
So I'm out of town on a job when the wife calls screaming that the washer wont drain or spin...I tell her honey what do you want me to do I'm 1700 miles away, call the appliance repair man....she then says "I NEED THE WASHER TONIGHT THE KIDS UNIFORMS FOR THE GAME ARE DIRTY!" again I say ..."what do you want me to do...I know nothing about washers....and I'm also 1700 miles away....She calls me some choice words and hangs up....I shrugged my shoulders and got back to work......At around 2am (my time) I get a call from my wife saying ..."I'm so sorry babe I didn't mean to sound so bitchy...I got the washer working"...I'm very surprised and asked her HOW????....She then tells me she found your video and followed the instructions you gave and was able to get the filter cleaned out and everything put back together without any leaks or problems. She did 3 loads after she got it fixed and she says the the machine is running better then ever. I just want to thank you for even taking the time to make this video and also for making it so easy to understand. My wife is not mechanically inclined so if she can do it anyone can do it....You saved me a lot of money and also got my wife to apologize which in my world is priceless. Thank You!!!
Bravo to your wife for doing it herself, but the first part of your story makes me even more glad I'm single :)
NICE! lol
Frank Texas - Hey Frank,
First, I noticed your thin blue line across Texas. My husband is a LEO and we live in Texas as well. Stay safe my friend!
Now for my comment. I cannot imagine a wife her husband and screaming at him, but that's not for me to judge. On the other hand, Kudos to her for taking control of things and handling the problem. I bet she felt very liberated and proud! My dad, a mechanical engineer, raised me. That being said, I typically only call my husband with a problem AFTER I have the solution and have taken care of it. The last thing he needs is someone nagging him while he's working! I'd think it would deter a man from answering his wife's calls.
Frank Texas eventually she wont need you for anything anymore! lol
Ms. LaFontaine every man's dream right there.
Hi Bill, Many thanks to your video, I managed to fix my Samsung front load washer which was not spinning or draining while locked during COVID 19. The service centre guys told us they would call us back to fix an appointment which they never did. that's when I turned to youtube and happy to share that I managed to clean the drain pump which was clogged with tooth pick. a Big THANK you.
Thanks for the help, you just saved me a service call! Really appreciate it! Keep up the good work and thanks for the how to video.
thank you for teaching a lot about how to use this method in washing maching by using tdhe way of washer and I really appreciate that were! are real understand.s
Thank you so much for this video! This video gave me my washer back and it didn't cost me a cent. As a matter of fact, I found more than a few pennies in the coin trap! So I got paid doing this myself!
thanks for the great video showing exactly how to fix my washing machine. Now my wife will beat me about the head like a Raven protecting her young until I get it done. No fishing this weekend for me.
+Bob Jimenez You'll have plenty of time to fish!
Thanks and God bless you richly Sir. I just followed your video to fix my 5kg (FRONT LOADER} LG Washing machine this morning. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND GOD BLESS YOU ONCE AGAIN. REGARD, MRS PINNOCK IN NIGERIA.
Dude! You just saved me hundreds of dollars. THANK YOU!!
Thank you Bill this worked! Our washer wasn't working so I followed the procedure and found an old sock lodged in there right where you said it would be. I put it back together the first time hadn't put the hose tight enough on so it leaked but I just took it back apart tightened the hose clamp properly and now its working no problem and my wife thinks I'm a hero lol
If you have a front loader you have to learn to do this. It's not a matter of if the drain pump or boot will get clogged with something it's when. Plus, it's going to happen more than once. It's not very difficult to do just a little frustrating hooking everything back up if you haven't done it before.
+Jim Pimmers Very True, Very True
So true!!!!!
WOW! Thanks for the info.We live in a rental and the machine came with the house. We were super lucky, we took the front panel off and the coin catcher was right there. We unscrewed it and we are now $12 richer lol a sock, bobby pins, hair elastics and a whole lot of lint. Gross. We put it back together and poured cleaner in and ran it through a clean cycle. YAY it's working awesome!!! Thank you
Thank you so much for making this excellent instructional video. It was extremely helpful.
This video provided spot on instructions that allowed us to repair our GE WSSH300G0WW washer. We found lots of strange junk in the coin trap and caught in the impeller. Once that was cleared the washer has worked perfectly ever since.
So glad I found this video.... Thank you! Our washer is working again!
Hey this is fantastic - I just fixed a Bosch Nexxt 800 Series Washer following these instructions! The service guy here told me it would cost $180 to come diagnosis it and a minimum parts order of $200 so I should expect at least $400 to $600 service call. it turned out to be a sock clogging the drain catch. I could not figure out how to get this front panel off, but I did get enough pieces of it off to reach the cleanout and follow the steps - thanks very much!!!
Newell SuperUser Awesome! Imagine how many people pay to have this done by a service guy. I'm glad you saved some money!
Thank you! This fixed my washer and saved me a lot of $$!
The hard part is putting the damn thing back together. Found a quarter. It must have been in the perfect spot. I was disappointed we didn't find more crap. All that work...Thanks for the video, it was awesome!
Thank you so so so much! I can't wait to tell my dad that I managed to fix the machine all on my own (^^,)
I had put the dogs bed in the wash and the the load would not drain. Thanks to the video I was able to open up the drain pump. The impelar was jamed with sand from the dogs bed. Once I cleaned it out it worked like a charm.
Thanks a bunch!
Thanks. I got 0.90 cents. I am an automotive engineer. What a poorly designed Maytag machine. If this was a car, the manufacturing plant would kill me for bad access to the components and difficult assembly. Poor access for no reason, this could be much bigger so that a normal sized human can get their hands into the work space without have to be triple jointed. Stan D.
Thank you, Bill. Just successfully cleared out the coin trap and ended up with a pretty large collection of stuff. I made more in change than you, $.99. And a couple of legos. Not to mention the large amount of some sweater or something that was clogging the whole works. Your time to make and post this video, while waiting for passing cars, just saved me a bunch of time and some money. Thumbs up from me.
Darin Beard F-in cars! lol Thanks for the Great Comment! and Super Awesome Job on your Repair!
If you do this, take photos at each step. :) (For easy reassembling)
Thank you for the reminder! Kept me from freaking out, lol.
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Hey Bill, I thought sure I was seeing a $300 dollar repair, My wife and I followed your directions including taking the white part off the pump, we took out of the screen 2.58, a bobbi pin and and underwire bra wire. Our washer works perfectly with only about 2 hours work, we don't have the front panel , to we had to remove the top and the front, but all is good. Thank you so much for your help. Sue and Bob Wagner Arvada Colorado
+Bob Wagner Awesome job on your repair! This is not the easiest thing to do either, great job!
Where is the video how to properly put it back together??
Here here! This video is great but I am also looking for a video that reassembles everything! :-)
Same way you took it out.👈
Just play the video backwards
Is that a serious question...?
Thank you so much for this video. I followed your directions from another video on taking off the entire panel on an older model. It was not so easy for me since I'm not the most handy but I am thrilled to say after finding a lot of coins, a sock, a bunch of hair ties and even a credit card expiring 4 years ago. My marchine is working and draining great! Again thank you for posting.
Thanks so much! I thought my drain pump was on the fritz (of course my front loader does not have the lower front panel so I had to take the door off and the entire front panel), but it turns out the coin trap was literally clogged with what looked like a pound of mulch! To be fair, it has not been cleaned since I bought the washer about 5 years. ago. Cleaned it out and washer works great again! Your video was a HUGE help! Thank you!
I thought I needed a pump replacement, but all I needed was a cleaning! This video helped me clean my hoses and pump much better than the previous serviceman, who cleaned only one of the areas of the pump! I found 5 socks, a lego piece, and a bunch of foul-smelling gunk. Note: If you find a solid plastic ball in the hose, remove, clean the hose of debri, then put the ball back. I needed to Google that it works like an important valve. I wish the video would have showed how to get the clamps back on easily because I had a pretty tough time getting it back on the biggest hose. I ended up needing an extra set of hands to use my biggest set of pliers to clamp the prongs. Then once it was back on the hose, onto the hole. Leaked the first time. To fix it, I needed to muscle the snug fitting hose and clamp up the pipe back up to the washer.
Nailed it! I knew the problem with my machine was the water pump - I was getting an "nd" (not draining) error. I went online planning to get a replacement pump, when I stumbled across your video. Sure glad I did! I pulled out the pump and boot, cleaned them up, put 'em back, and SUCCESS! She runs fine, now.
BTW, I have a Maytag Neptune. Access to the pump on this model is in the back, not the front. Just remove the 17x20" aluminum panel, and the pump is in plain sight. My dad used to flip appliances for side money, and he loved Maytags ... said they were the easiest to fix. Looks like they still are.
Awesome! Washer has been down for about 2 months now. I thought it was the electronics and was ready to trash it. This just saved me a ton of cash!
THANK YOU, BILL! Your video saved us a lot of $$$ on getting someone to fix our washing machine or us going out and buying a new one. I searched a lot at different sites that supposedly had solutions. I even looked at the troubleshooting manual for our dryer which was useless in this scenario. This video identified our exact problem and it helped me to know where to look and how to clean out our washer pump. Washer Restored! You are a hero! Thank you so much!
Thanks a ton, Bill. I thought I had to replace the pump, but after watching your video, I opened it up and found a nail jamming things up. My model doesn't have a coin trap though. We've had it for 8 years, and this is the first time anything has jammed the pump, so go figure. Great video! Thanks!
Ed Bannon Awesome Job, you have completed a relatively hard repair for the average person without appliance repair experience!
Thank you very much!Probably saved me $150 and even found 99 cents in the trap. You made this really simple for someone that isn't really very mechanical.
Jeff Dunn
ZBill, with your help we did it! My husband has a neck injury so he mostly supervised and did the heavy lifting but otherwise with your instructions you saved us hundreds! And right befor vacation too! Thanks our friend! Deb & Greg
I was just about to go get a new washer tomorrow because I thought the pump was bad and luckily I stumbled across this help tip. Saved me hundreds of dollars. Unfortunately for me I replaced my Frigidaire Gallery washer with a second prior to this one you helped fix with the same problem and just junked it. Thanks for the help.
You are a God send! Thank you. Single Mom here and your videos are saving the day!!!!!