If your washer won’t drain, you can’t use it – it’s that simple. There are many different reasons why your washer might not be draining, and fortunately, it can often be a very simple problem to fix.
This guide will explain the most common reasons why your Samsung washer refuses to drain after a wash cycle and provide some simple solutions you can try to fix the problem.
The following models of Samsung washer are covered by this guide:
592-49045
592-49075
592-49082
592-49087
WF203ANSXAX
WF206ANSXAA
WF206ANSXAC
WF206BNWXAC
WF210ANWXAA
WF218ANBXAA
WF218ANWXAA
WF219ANBXAA
WF219ANWXAA
WF220ANWXAA
WF328AAGXAA
WF328AARXAA
WF328AAWXAA
WF330ANWXAA
WF340ANGXAC
WF340ANRXAC
WF350ANWXAA
If your washer is not level, then the wash water will not drain, either due to a failsafe switch or the pump failing to work due to the tilt.
Use a spirit level to check that the washer is level. Remember to check both left to right and front to back. If the washer is not level, adjust the adjustable feet if your model has these. Otherwise, you can try to add flat pieces of wood underneath the corners of your washer to achieve a level height.
If the washer won’t drain, you will need to manually remove the wash water from the tub before you can continue.
For front-loading models, this is simple. Follow these steps:
If your model is a top-loader, you will need to drain the washer through the drain hose. Here’s how to do it:
When the wash water drains out of your washer after a wash cycle, it is pumped through the drain hose to your outlet pipe or sink. The drain hose is the gray pipe that runs from the back of your washer to the sink or wall pipe. If it is blocked, kinked, or installed incorrectly, your washer will not drain.
First, turn off the water and power supplies to your washer; then take the washer out from the wall so you can access the back. Then, follow these instructions to check for blockages and kinks:
If nothing is blocking the hose, the problem may be with the connection to the drain pipe. Use this checklist to make sure your connection is not causing a problem:
The drain filter captures lint and foreign objects in the wash water so they don’t end up in your wastewater. A buildup of lint or mold over time can block the filter, so it needs to be cleaned regularly. Alternatively, a large foreign object, such as a hairpin, earring, or sock, can become lodged inside the filter, preventing drainage.
Cleaning the drain filter is straightforward. For top-loaders, here’s what to do:
For front-loaders, here’s what to do:
The problems and solutions provided in this article cover the most common causes of a Samsung washer that won’t drain, but there may be other causes. If you have tried these solutions and your problem persists, contact a professional appliance repair technician to diagnose and fix your issue.
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