Kenmore Washing Machine Pump Clogged

If your washer stops mid cycle and you see lights flashing on the washer lint and debris could be clogging the drain pump filter.

Kenmore washing machine pump clogged. Before you go to the trouble of taking the cover. Remove the drain hose from the washer by detaching it from the drain pump. If so you can remove it with. Step 8 keep the bucket nearby to catch any water that comes out of the drain pump when you remove the hose.

You will need a screwdriver or a slide lock wrench to open the clasp that holds the hose to the pump depending on what type of clasp it is. If removing the clog in the drain pump has no effect there may be a problem with it. How to troubleshoot a top load washer water pump. The drain pump could have a clog in it too.

Clogged pump or hose sometimes socks and other small articles of clothing can get into the drain system and clog the pump hose or the pump itself. Since the drain pump has a translucent cover the clog should be visible. If your top loading washing machine won t drain something might be wrong with the water pump. The drain hose is normally located on the back of the washing machine next to or in between the hoses for the hot and cold water.

Washing machine pump clogged with a sock. If the waste hose has no clogs the problem may be a bad drain pump. Remove the hoses from the pump and check for any obstructions. A kink in the hose could be the cause of the clog.

Pull the washing machine out from the wall to access the drain hose. Donations appreciated click in upper right corner info circle. The drain hose is usually gray or black while the water hoses are either red or blue. This video from sears partsdirect shows how to remove the toe panel on a front load washer without an access door so you can clean the drain pump filter.