Washing machine

Washing machine will not drain

Most drain faults are a blocked filter or a coin in the pump — both reachable without tools in many machines.

1. 1

   Switch it off

   Unplug the machine at the wall before opening anything. Have towels and a shallow tray ready for water.

2. 2

   Open the filter

   Find the small hatch at the bottom front, drain the water into the tray using the small hose, then unscrew the filter.

3. 3

   Clear the trap

   Remove coins, hair grips, lint and anything else in the trap. Reach in and turn the impeller by hand to check it spins freely.

4. 4

   Check the drain hose

   Look for kinks behind the machine and make sure the hose is not pushed too far into the standpipe.

5. 5

   Refit and test

   Screw the filter back in fully, close the hatch, plug in and run a short rinse and spin cycle.

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