I thought it was frozen, but something else seems to be blocking it. Is there some sort of in/out mechanism in there as well? I've poured boiling water down there for 5 hours already, so its not frozen
2007-02-07 12:37:21 · 7 answers · asked by lrivan2 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The only two that come to mind are General Electric/Hotpoint or some Maytag's. The newer style G.E.'s have a check valve between the pump and the drain exiting the machine. The biggest problem I have seen is clogging the valve with rubber backing from throw rugs. On Maytag's it is an anti siphon valve that can block up, but is rare and nothing I have ever seen.
2007-02-07 15:05:31 · answer #1 · answered by Lon B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get this: even if your drain line IS frozen, pouring boiling water down any machine at all, let alone five hours, is a poor choice. lets get to your problem. the description of your problem is vague. i am going to assume your washer isnt draining. where the drain hose is connected to the machine there is a hose clamp you can loosen to remove the hose and check for blocks. if this hose is clear, probably there is an obstruction(pennies r common) in your pump, or your pump has frozen(set a heater next to the washer), or your pump has failed. if your pouring boiling water down the machine, this does not sound like the repair for you. call a tech. the good news is a new pump is usually not to expensive. don't let the tech wack you its a simple repair for a qaulified guy. good luck!
2007-02-07 12:54:36 · answer #2 · answered by maintenance super 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No, no "baflod". The line out of the washer comes directlyfrom the pump. If the washer is not draining, you might have a couple of issues. One: the pump has something in it. remove pump and check for obstruction. Two: The timer switch is bad. If the knob rotates to the rins position,ck if the pump is on. If not, you need a new timer.
2007-02-07 12:44:43 · answer #3 · answered by BUBBA~THE~POOCH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've found a sock in there before... Just have to run a snake down it and see what you can find.
2007-02-07 12:49:34 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No... no bafold. You are going to have to "snake it" to find out what the deal is. Then, depending on what you find, you can fix the problem.
2007-02-07 12:44:47 · answer #5 · answered by Norm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wonder if it's full of lint'. Maybe try drano
2007-02-07 12:41:51 · answer #6 · answered by enord 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i dont think so
2007-02-07 12:41:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋