It can often seem like no matter how many loads of laundry you put through your washer, there are always more clothes to go in. So, it can be very frustrating if your washer won’t drain after a wash.
This guide will go through the most common reasons why a washer won’t drain. Some of these problems are simple to fix, so read on to find out how to do it.
The following models of Bosch washer are covered by this guide:
WFK2401
WFL2060UC/22
WFMC1001UC/05
WFMC1001UC/06
WFMC1001UC/07
WFMC2100UC/01
WFMC3200MX/01
WFMC4300UC
WFMC4300UC/01
WFMC4301UC/02
WFMC4301UC/03
WFMC4301UC/04
WFMC4301UC/05
WFMC5301UC/03
WFMC5301UC/04
WFMC5301UC/07
WFMC6400UC/01
WFR2460
If your washer’s drain function won’t work, you’ll need another way to get the wash water out. Bosch washers have a drain that makes this easy.
Follow these steps to manually drain your washer:
Water drains from your washer through the drain hose in the back of your machine. This hose can become blocked if a foreign object lodges inside. It can also get kinked, restricting the flow of water.
Follow these steps to remove the drain hose:
You can then try the following steps to check for and fix blockages:
For the drain system to work correctly, the drain pump must not be blocked. This component is what pumps wash water out through the drain hose.
Normally, you can hear the pump working if you listen to the washer while it is draining. If you can’t hear it or you can hear a loud sucking noise, this could be the problem.
Follow these instructions to inspect the drain pump and clean or unblock it as necessary:
If you have cleaned out the drain pump and hose and nothing is blocking them, yet the washer still won’t drain, the pump itself may be faulty. A pump that has failed mechanically or electrically will not be able to remove the wash water from the washer.
Replacing the pump is usually best left to a qualified appliance repair technician, but you can follow the following steps to help diagnose the problem and determine whether you need to call in a professional:
The final place you can check for a blockage is in the sump hose underneath the washer. Foreign matter can sometimes make it past the filter and end up causing a blockage inside this hose.
Here’s how to clear it out:
These are the most common causes of a Bosch washer not draining. If the problem persists after following these instructions, the job is best left to a qualified appliance repair technician. Contact a washer expert to diagnose and fix the problem.
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