Front Load Washer Repair - Not Draining or Spinning - How to Unclog the Drain Pump

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  • Video showing you how to clean out the drain pump on your Front Load Washer. You will want to do this if you have a front load washer that is not spinning or draining.
    Most of the spinning issues with front loaders comes from the pump having debris in it. A dirty coin trap will cause a slow drain or no drain and this leads to a no spin.
    Here I show you how to remove it and get your washer spinning again.
    I will be making a video on how to remove the entire front panel in case you have a machine that does not have the removable lower panel like the one in the video.
    Front Panel Removal for Washers without separate Panel
    • Frigidaire Front Load ...
    Here is a video showing you how to test door lock assembly on this washer.
    • Frigidaire / Electrolu...
    The washing machine used in this video is a Frigidaire Front Load. This repair will work for Kenmores, Maytag, Samsung, GE and any other front load washer. They all work basically the same.
    Thanks for Watching!
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    Good Luck with your Repair
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  • @stevebrien9759
    @stevebrien9759 5 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    I have no idea what drives a person to create such helpful videos but I sure am glad for your generosity sharing this info with me. I was really not looking forward to trying to figure out why my washer wouldn't drain. Now I'm confident I can do it. Thank you very much.

    • @stevebrien9759
      @stevebrien9759 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok, finished the job and all worked out well. My washer (Maytag Neptune with glass door) has the pump & boot at the rear of the unit with a large trap door on the rear. Two screws to pop the door off and it's all right there. Still, your video was very helpful and allowed me to make quick work of it. Found that if I moved the machine to doorway to our garage (short distance) I could put a tub behind and below it (garage is a few steps lower than house) and allow the washer to drain through it's hose into the tub. This way the job had little leakage.

    • @classicalgas8297
      @classicalgas8297 ปีที่แล้ว

      $$$ 3.3 Million views!😅

  • @mlg6111
    @mlg6111 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    We REALLY appreciate this video! It fixed our machine which had been messing up for a year. I was waiting it out thinking it was going to need to be replaced when I found your video. My husband had this done and my machine fixed in less than an hour and saved us hundreds! Thank you for taking the time to make this!

  • @passatokc7081
    @passatokc7081 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Very good video with clear explanations. The hardest part with any of my DIY repairs is finding the appropriate repair manuals which often don't exist for public consumption. Kudos to you for showing us all how simple (?easy) it is to take of these problem machines when you need a repairman. Saves a ton of money.

  • @Hilo96822
    @Hilo96822 7 ปีที่แล้ว +334

    This 68 year old woman just did this! The hardest part was getting down on the floor. Thanks.

    • @465walker
      @465walker 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      AWESOME!

    • @tinesheamcdaniels4412
      @tinesheamcdaniels4412 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Marjorie Abel to

    • @jond5842
      @jond5842 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      coming from a 70 year old man that sounds kind of sexy

    • @veganda9051
      @veganda9051 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I agree getting on the floor was chore and I'm only 47 :-o
      Way to go Marjorie!!

    • @saintejeannedarc9460
      @saintejeannedarc9460 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@jond5842 Hilarious, both of you!

  • @GruelMaster
    @GruelMaster 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    I just can’t thank you enough man! Hugs!! My husband has suffered two detached retinas so it’s extremely difficult for him to see details especially in dark places. It felt so wonderfully liberating and empowering to be able to take care of this task myself. You are such a good human being for being thoughtful enough to make this video for us. It just makes me want to give everyone a hug. Great vibes. Thank you thank you thank you

  • @marshallcourtney7577
    @marshallcourtney7577 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My roommate attempted to wash an old throw rug and clogged everything up. I watched this video up to the point where you said "if you have a front panel, this is your lucky day." I ran to check, it did, and 20 minutes later, we were back up and running it. Thank you!

  • @MartyBeardFace
    @MartyBeardFace 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're a life saver! Took half an hour and it's draining perfectly! Thanks a million for sharing your knowledge!

  • @jbizzlefashizzle
    @jbizzlefashizzle 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Mr. Bill, you are awesome! After nearly 7 months, my washer is working like new! May God Bless you for this vid!

  • @bluestarkad17
    @bluestarkad17 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I did it!!!! there was a bra wire in the propeller...the washer is even quieter than before. was a hassle getting the wire back on the gasket but patience is key! I'm so happy...I saved $250. thank you thank you thank you!!!!

  • @superbike6969
    @superbike6969 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Hey just wanted to thank you!!! I went up through the oval access hole and cleaned out the trap. Probably saved me $100's. Keep up the good work.

  • @davidpoag4787
    @davidpoag4787 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    You are an excellent teacher with a patient demeanor answering all the questions I had. Thank you for empowering novices like me. Much appreciated!

    • @SuperLoganGuns
      @SuperLoganGuns 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @Solerio
    @Solerio 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    You Sir, saved the day again. This is the second time your videos helped me get to the root of my appliance problems. First time was a bad thermistor in the freezer, and this time it was that filter basket ($3 in change and half a pound of dog hair). Thanks for helping me out!
    Eric in San Antonio

  • @amyleonard6060
    @amyleonard6060 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’ve never repaired anything in my life. Your video saved my day. I needed help getting the actual plug pulled out but I couldn’t have made it even that far without your help. Thank you so much!

  • @chadnielsen3943
    @chadnielsen3943 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you so much for posting this! This very clearly helped me work through fixing my own washer, even when it was crammed into a closet that prevented me from tipping it back to work on it! So thank you, thank you, thank you!

  • @gregott24
    @gregott24 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    ZBill, with your help we did it! My husband has a neck injury so he mostly supervised and did the heavy lifting but otherwise with your instructions you saved us hundreds! And right befor vacation too! Thanks our friend! Deb & Greg

  • @gloriafry5314
    @gloriafry5314 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank you so much for this video. It showed us exactly how to fix our washer. Found coins, an earing, a screw caught in the pump impeller. Cleaned everything out and works like a charm. Thank you, thank you!!!

  • @Shrnuf33
    @Shrnuf33 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just did this. The machine made a loud hum but would not drain. This video was a great tutorial. Since the washer didn't have a front panel, I did have to take off the top and entire front panel (there's a youtube video on how); not hard actually. Talk about clogged trap. I removed a folded dollar bill, $1.68 in change, a 5" wide heart shaped fabric decal, a few paper clips, a bobby pin, and a bit of chewed up scotch brite (the final straw, I believe, based on its location). Put it back together and ran a trial load. Bingo! No leaks, machine ran complete cycle. At 73, this girl is strutting.

  • @MinaMay47
    @MinaMay47 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wonderful video. I am definitely a rookie at any kind of home repair, but with the help of your video i managed to get the nickle out that was completely obstructing the drain hose. You've saved me $250! thank you

  • @rediviva
    @rediviva 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well this video was everything I needed! We ended up ordering a new drain pump, although I’m still not sure that was necessary - the reason I replaced it was once we got in there we didn't find any blockage or objects, but our impeller wasn’t spinning freely as you showed in the video (although there didn’t seem to be anything stopping it - there WAS some slight resistance). Here’s the thing: the replacement pump was the same! So some pumps might very well NOT have fully-spinning impellers, in case that’s helpful to anyone.
    Our washer is a 2009 Frigidaire/Electrolux front loader, analog, FTF530FS. And it's working again!!! Thanks for the video!

  • @tenleycotten9706
    @tenleycotten9706 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    You just saved my life and made my day! Thank you so much for taking the time to post this video. It's the most detailed video I've found. I didn't want to have to fork out the cash for a new pump. You're a life saver! Thank you so much!!

  • @cheryll4440
    @cheryll4440 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Bill I can't thank you enough. This was the only video I watched before attempting to fix my washer. I had gone as far as to pricing washers already. My boyfriend and I thought our washer was toast! Thanks to your step by step instructions and good camera angles and lighting I was able to do this all on my own. My advice to anyone is watch this video because sometimes simple is the way to go. I am still amazed this stopped my washer from working and even more amazed I fixed it. Thanks Bill your video was so great even a girl can do it!!!

    • @BillNewberry
      @BillNewberry  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheryl L AWESOME! Great Job on your Repair! This makes my day when I read comments like this. Thanks for the Great Comment and Thanks for Watching!

  • @horacio094
    @horacio094 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You the man Bill!!!! I was so stressed out over this until I saw your great video and fixed it myself .
    Gracias amigo!

  • @74airiz
    @74airiz 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you, Bill! This is not only very helpful, but genuinely fun at the end. Thank for not editing it, shows how much goes into making content like this.

  • @cheriekalel9578
    @cheriekalel9578 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks to your video, Bill, I did this!!! I am so very happy you took the mystery out of front loading washer repair, and saved me a service call. Loved your blooper scene, as it got me laughing before I began, and kept me in a fun mood while doing this!

  • @spearandmagichelmet
    @spearandmagichelmet 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This and your instructions for removing the entire front panel of the Frigidaire turned me into a washer repairman! Twice in the past several months I've cleared out my trap in less than an hour thanks to your great videos. Great video, great explanations. Thank you so much, excellent work!

  • @McCaille
    @McCaille 8 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    thank you for this video! I was able to clean my own out and now it is working great! Found 6 Bobby pins, 3 hair ties, $1.79 in change...then of course dirt and dog hair. It was disgusting but I did it and I couldn't have without this video.

  • @frankwoodbery2473
    @frankwoodbery2473 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just did this myself and your video was invaluable. I had almost $2.00 in change in the trap, and a garment label jamming the impeller from spinning at all. Biggest pain was dealing with the water going everwhere and all the wet clothes. One super handy tool was a hand pump and bucket for removing all that water from my Speed Queen front loader. Plus a bunch of cleaning towels to mop everthing up. I also used a box fan to dry everything after getting it back together (without the kick panel installed).

  • @PathfinderRigging
    @PathfinderRigging 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How convenient that you just worked on my exact washer. Thanks! It is always good to know what you are getting yourself into before you dive in! Great video!

  • @laelgilbert5475
    @laelgilbert5475 8 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    You just saved us a $300 service visit! It was a paper clip in the drain pump.

  • @TheKaintuck
    @TheKaintuck 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video! I cleared undies(wife's) from the boot, and a 2 inch slimy plug of lint and hairpins that was completely blocking the coin trap, and 43 cents... and a guitar pick.
    The pick was the only thing that didn't get tossed

  • @grainnepalmer3560
    @grainnepalmer3560 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant video. Thank you so much. We have a vintage washer in Spain with no user-facing filter, drain or indeed removable cover for access of anything. Finally, using Stonehenge technology, we turned it upside down and located all the parts shown in the video and found three Kleenex tissues (at least) clogging the pump. It's now working a treat. Thank you so much Bill.

  • @diannalavoie
    @diannalavoie 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't thank you enough for this video, I just finished cleaning this all out and my machine sounds new. Perfect directions!!! THANKS!!!

  • @mlochyska
    @mlochyska 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks so much for this tutorial! I was able to get my machine draining again by removing a bobby pin from the drain pump!

  • @vanessab276
    @vanessab276 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So glad I found this video.... Thank you! Our washer is working again!

  • @willytotheme2883
    @willytotheme2883 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    4 years later and this video still helps out people, thank you!!!😄😄😄😃😃😀😄 my mom called in a guy the first time our washer didn't drained and got charged $70. This time? This time we saved an extra $70. Again, thank you very much for this video!!!

  • @cherietax9246
    @cherietax9246 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bill, you made cleaning the filter so easy. You saved me money, time and aggravation. Thank you.

  • @ShawnKirk007
    @ShawnKirk007 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You are awesome! I was able to fix our washer based on your instructions. I have one of the Frigidaire Affinity washers (with the silver control knob and buttons) where I had to remove the entire front panel. It took a little effort and a quickly drawn schematic to keep track of where screws went and where wires plugged in ... but I did it! And yeah... there was a 2008 quarter, a hair tie, a portion of some underwear, hair and just nasty/gritty gunk.
    Also you are correct... if you remove that 3rd portion of pipe up to the far right (in your video @ 3:47)... holy cow is it insanely hard to get back on! I was fighting with it for about 10 minutes. All in all... you saved us a big repair bill or buying a new washer. So much thanks goes to you and this video!

  • @nolvettoheredia6017
    @nolvettoheredia6017 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks bill!!!!
    youre tutorial fixed my machine,it was clogged,i removed 9 dollars in quaters.
    thanks again!

    • @mlochyska
      @mlochyska 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nolvetto Heredia Wow! You practically got paid for doing the job. That is a crazy amount of quarters to find!

  • @karinmahil5545
    @karinmahil5545 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your instructions are clear and concise and to the point. Honestly, one of the best videos I've seen! Thank you!

  • @joshuaocheng7364
    @joshuaocheng7364 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had the exact problem and you showed me how to handle it. My Washing machine runs good after following your instructions. Thanks Bill for your help. You rock!

  • @DISGUYROX
    @DISGUYROX 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi, Bill
    I've been in the business for approx 35 years.
    This washer is why they changed the access to the front so the consumer can clean it out.
    That said, when I do these, because I've grown to hate spring clamps, I use screw type hose clamps when I am refastening the hoses.
    It saves time because the spring clamps have an attitude and fight back and spoooiiiing awayyyyy.lol
    I have to do this tomorrow so, I'm ready with the screw clamps.
    Nice video.
    My own appliances are mostly WP and my washer is a top loader.
    NO electronic controls either.

    • @gabrielcaron3413
      @gabrielcaron3413 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I could not get one of the spring clamps back at all! Used screw type clamps after an hour of trying to keep calm.

  • @129jaystreet
    @129jaystreet 7 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    one very very important note. Like everybody else it was very difficult to reconnect the rubber boot to the pump. I spent about 2 hours trying to get it to work. my hands are killing me. Went to the local Ace hardware store to buy a different type of clamp. the kind dude recommended a pair of small channel locks. duh! A small pair of channel locks worked perfectly it held the clamp open around the lip of the boot as I reinserted it onto the pump. problem solved. Use a small pair of channel locks. Thank you for making the video. Also may there be a special place in hell for the GE engineer who designed such a customer unfriendly method of cleaning out the trap. and to think GE makes jet engines. God save us

    • @michaelkrishna8359
      @michaelkrishna8359 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      vise grip

    • @asifazmaizam4829
      @asifazmaizam4829 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I’m working on a Siemens washing machine now. May there be a special place in hell for those engineers from Siemens as well

    • @leonardchan1023
      @leonardchan1023 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      be

    • @leonardchan1023
      @leonardchan1023 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      hi

    • @Mr.Riffian
      @Mr.Riffian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amen 🙏🏻

  • @KurtNielsen1
    @KurtNielsen1 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video provided spot on instructions that allowed us to repair our GE WSSH300G0WW washer. We found lots of strange junk in the coin trap and caught in the impeller. Once that was cleared the washer has worked perfectly ever since.

  • @sarahstuber728
    @sarahstuber728 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! As a single mom I just bought a used washer and of course a week later it stops working and all I could find were the ones with the little door on the front but of course my washer didn't have that. This video was so perfect and easy and I was able to fix the washer all on my own!! I also found $2.26 and a lot of junk inside the drain pump.

  • @rbulwa
    @rbulwa 7 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    23 coins, a house key and a button, not to mention all the muck completely filling the coin trap. You my friend are a life saver and a pocketbook saver as I was ready to spring for a new $500+ machine. However, can't say I'll go through that again; at 72 years old I just don't have the patience any more. But many thanks along with big hugs for your help. Now to put a load in to see if it's back to normal.

  • @paultrimble1243
    @paultrimble1243 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for the help, you just saved me a service call! Really appreciate it! Keep up the good work and thanks for the how to video.

    • @berneylangrine3830
      @berneylangrine3830 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you for teaching a lot about how to use this method in washing maching by using tdhe way of washer and I really appreciate that were! are real understand.s

  • @michaelreich5468
    @michaelreich5468 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for this video. I followed your directions from another video on taking off the entire panel on an older model. It was not so easy for me since I'm not the most handy but I am thrilled to say after finding a lot of coins, a sock, a bunch of hair ties and even a credit card expiring 4 years ago. My marchine is working and draining great! Again thank you for posting.

  • @papasasso
    @papasasso 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job once again. You speak clearly and confidently about the process. You bring the viewers into the action and don't skip the essential steps. Thanks for the tour!

    • @BillNewberry
      @BillNewberry  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Randy S Thanks for the Great Comment!

  • @dmann1115
    @dmann1115 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    So nice to have it explained by a patient, nice guy. Thank you! Not looking forward to taking a whack at it but no man around here, and anyway a lot of men aren't very mechanically minded these days...!

    • @UsandEveryoneWeKnow
      @UsandEveryoneWeKnow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I do the repairs in my house, my other half never bothers or is too impatient. Anyone can do it.

  • @omornomusic
    @omornomusic 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Dude! You just saved me hundreds of dollars. THANK YOU!!

  • @alanmoore78
    @alanmoore78 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another washer saved by a great video. Our Amana stopped draining and we thought it was all over. Took off the back cover and pulled the two hoses connecting to the drain pump and hello hair clog! A repairman might have just replaced the pump on account of the nD code on the display but all it needed was a little TLC and the washer is back to normal. Also gave us an excuse to clean out behind the washer and dryer because WOW stuff accumulates there when you're not looking! I found about eight spiral bound notebooks, a new in package dog leash, and a whole unopened container of laundry pods!
    Thanks, Bill!

  • @khowser1433
    @khowser1433 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You just saved me a bunch of money! I was gonna go buy a washer and dryer set, then I saw your video! I can't believe how much crap was in the catch thingy in the boot! I almost gave up immediately, since 1 of the screws on the front panel seemed to be stripped..but I bought a better screwdriver and was able to remove the screw. It was a little hard for me to get that green clamp to fit over the boot and other thing. But I was able to do it while reminding myself the cost of a new washer would be. My 10 yr old washer drains and spins like it's new again! I was hoping I could show a pic of the crap that was in that thing. I have to admit, I am really proud of myself for attempting and completing the task! Thanks to you!!!

  • @RathofAzureSea
    @RathofAzureSea 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    My dad was about to call the repair man when I found your video. Me and my little brother fixed our washer together. It works now. We didn't have the right tools to disassemble the front. I had to remove the back part and work from there. It was difficult with the horrible angle but we did it. We found 60 cent and baby wipes. I'm going to have a talk with my family about sorting through their baskets before doing laundry. Thank you so much.

  • @32ems
    @32ems 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you so much, Bill! Saved this single mom a lot of money. I nearly had some guys haul my washer out this week.

  • @leonardoromero6311
    @leonardoromero6311 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amigo!!! Thanks a lot! I took the courage to go down deep into the back of the laundry and dismantle the pump and found a small piece blocking it. Excelente!!!

  • @deaconsmom2000
    @deaconsmom2000 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I recall a LONG time ago, you were here at my house for a repair and mentioned your channel. Thanks to you and the ladies in the comments for their inspiration, I tried it and was successful. :D

  • @MayorHal
    @MayorHal 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you! This fixed my washer and saved me a lot of $$!

  • @joharryman1320
    @joharryman1320 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm glad to know I'm not the only one that has a bit of trouble doing this!
    I've had to do this half a dozen times, it never seems to get easier. Today I busted blood vessels in both my thumbs because of those freaking spring clamps. Ugh! I came to look up what pliers were best for removing and replacing those stupid things.
    My front panel doesn't come off but since my arms are smaller than most men's I just take the back panel off and work from the back and the bottom with the washer laying on its front.
    Thanks! for your video, now I gotta get back in there and win this battle with these clamps so I can get my laundry done!

  • @TektonicDragon
    @TektonicDragon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for posting this! It took me roughly a couple hours, but my washer's good as new.

  • @ICanCraftThat1
    @ICanCraftThat1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you thank you thank you for this excellent video. my husband and I fixed our machine tonight using your video. it was making a horrible grinding noise and wouldnt drain. in fact it hasn't drained well for months. coin trap was so clogged. not it runs amaizing. the only difficult part was trying to clamp the boot back onto the pump. took both of us to get it on.

  • @whotoinfinity
    @whotoinfinity 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Many Thanks, ours was a bit different, (In between the coin trap hose, and pump there was a plastic coin trap). I found that a paint tray liner fit under to catch the water BTW. But most importantly I made $8.43 on the deal! {The job only took 30 min. so I'm claiming $17.00 an hour}. Plus I found my missing rewards card from Auto Zone, and a key neither of us recognized. Thanks again! And my wife says thanks too.

    • @BillNewberry
      @BillNewberry  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome Job on your Repair!

    • @WeyMama
      @WeyMama 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Paint tray! Great idea! I was literally reading the comments just to find a suggestion of how to catch all the water. ROFL

  • @ivana-veramiletic3309
    @ivana-veramiletic3309 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so so so much! I can't wait to tell my dad that I managed to fix the machine all on my own (^^,)

  • @elizabethwatt8131
    @elizabethwatt8131 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video, man. So helpful and informative. Saved all of us a ton of money and showed us a maintenance job we can take care of anytime we need. Fixing, repairing, rebuilding, re-using, repurposing and recycling.....we all can and want to, save money, save our planet and boost our pride and independence! Thank you!

  • @Abigelow15
    @Abigelow15 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bill, I truly owe you some thanks! I have almost no mechanical inclination, and your video walked me through everything after our washer quit on us ( at 11:30, the night before a family vacation). After I unclogged everything, I found a piece of metal stuck in the motor as well! Getting the clamps back on wasn't easy, but it runs like a champ now. Thanks again!

  • @bobjimenez4464
    @bobjimenez4464 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    thanks for the great video showing exactly how to fix my washing machine. Now my wife will beat me about the head like a Raven protecting her young until I get it done. No fishing this weekend for me.

    • @BillNewberry
      @BillNewberry  8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Bob Jimenez You'll have plenty of time to fish!

  • @leroydalton173
    @leroydalton173 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I cleaned the wife’s a few years ago. The longest hairiest sock I have ever seen came out! Semper Fi Marine!

  • @ProgJazzRocker
    @ProgJazzRocker 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK YOU, BILL! Your video saved us a lot of $$$ on getting someone to fix our washing machine or us going out and buying a new one. I searched a lot at different sites that supposedly had solutions. I even looked at the troubleshooting manual for our dryer which was useless in this scenario. This video identified our exact problem and it helped me to know where to look and how to clean out our washer pump. Washer Restored! You are a hero! Thank you so much!

  • @mfzarate
    @mfzarate 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I happen to have seen this video too late. I had to go to the pain of figuring it out myself. For any newbie, follow the step by step, this description was very crisp and clear. I did learn though, that I just cleaned only the hose, but didn't look before the pump. So, I'll have to take another stab at it. Thanks for the video Bill.

  • @seanrodriguez5304
    @seanrodriguez5304 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for your video. I cleaned out my drain trap like I have done lots of times cause my front loader wouldnt drain but this time it still wouldnt drain. After i watched your video I put my finger in the pump to check if the fan blades spin and found an object trapped inside just like you said might happen. As I type this , my washer is at work washing my stuff.

  • @smileywarrior1870
    @smileywarrior1870 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey so I have the A 10 code. Did everything as suggested by many also replaced the washer drain pump. Even after doing that, I still have the A 10 error. What else should I be looking at?
    I also think my previous drain pump might have been good but doesn’t matter now that I got a new one.
    Any suggestions on how to proceed would be greatly appreciated.
    Edit:
    I figured it out. The rubber boot connected to the drum before it connects to the drain pump had a sock in it.
    Finally have my machine up and running. 😎
    Edit: After the drain cycle I still noticed my clothes being a bit wet. I replaced the motor drive belt in my front load washing machine and it solved the issue.

    • @joerichmar6041
      @joerichmar6041 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I appreciate you sharing your problem solving adventure and following up. No doubt this will help another in need. Thanks!

  • @PieVsCake
    @PieVsCake 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Saved me $$$ my friend. 4 year old video still making the difference.. Thanks a ton!

  • @karinnelson1778
    @karinnelson1778 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thankyou, thankyou. This was almost exactly my washer...just didn't have the strainer in the tubing before the pump. $1,25, a button and 2 bra underwires were in the tubing and a plastic bread tab was in the pump. YEs, the spring hose clamps were the biggest pain. Saved myself a repair bill thanks to you

  • @franktexas1796
    @franktexas1796 7 ปีที่แล้ว +330

    So I'm out of town on a job when the wife calls screaming that the washer wont drain or spin...I tell her honey what do you want me to do I'm 1700 miles away, call the appliance repair man....she then says "I NEED THE WASHER TONIGHT THE KIDS UNIFORMS FOR THE GAME ARE DIRTY!" again I say ..."what do you want me to do...I know nothing about washers....and I'm also 1700 miles away....She calls me some choice words and hangs up....I shrugged my shoulders and got back to work......At around 2am (my time) I get a call from my wife saying ..."I'm so sorry babe I didn't mean to sound so bitchy...I got the washer working"...I'm very surprised and asked her HOW????....She then tells me she found your video and followed the instructions you gave and was able to get the filter cleaned out and everything put back together without any leaks or problems. She did 3 loads after she got it fixed and she says the the machine is running better then ever. I just want to thank you for even taking the time to make this video and also for making it so easy to understand. My wife is not mechanically inclined so if she can do it anyone can do it....You saved me a lot of money and also got my wife to apologize which in my world is priceless. Thank You!!!

    • @HeRacesTheSun
      @HeRacesTheSun 7 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Bravo to your wife for doing it herself, but the first part of your story makes me even more glad I'm single :)

    • @josephlink9911
      @josephlink9911 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      NICE! lol

    • @daddykoether683
      @daddykoether683 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Frank Texas - Hey Frank,
      First, I noticed your thin blue line across Texas. My husband is a LEO and we live in Texas as well. Stay safe my friend!
      Now for my comment. I cannot imagine a wife her husband and screaming at him, but that's not for me to judge. On the other hand, Kudos to her for taking control of things and handling the problem. I bet she felt very liberated and proud! My dad, a mechanical engineer, raised me. That being said, I typically only call my husband with a problem AFTER I have the solution and have taken care of it. The last thing he needs is someone nagging him while he's working! I'd think it would deter a man from answering his wife's calls.

    • @ms.lafontaine5692
      @ms.lafontaine5692 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Frank Texas eventually she wont need you for anything anymore! lol

    • @davidcooper5618
      @davidcooper5618 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ms. LaFontaine every man's dream right there.

  • @jimpimmers5387
    @jimpimmers5387 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    If you have a front loader you have to learn to do this. It's not a matter of if the drain pump or boot will get clogged with something it's when. Plus, it's going to happen more than once. It's not very difficult to do just a little frustrating hooking everything back up if you haven't done it before.

  • @thomaspreziosi1415
    @thomaspreziosi1415 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for this video! I thought I had to buy a new machine. After using your video, it works again! Saved me a lot of money. Thanks.

  • @820902970
    @820902970 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bill--I've blown $200 on a plumber--6 months later--same problem--went last night to buy a new DW. By fluke I tripped over your video. What's that sound??? A set of sheets washing AND spinning. Buddy--you're a lifesaver. One hairclip and a baby washcloth later, and you have me in business!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Thank you sooooo much

  • @hansendesigns
    @hansendesigns 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    If you do this, take photos at each step. :) (For easy reassembling)

  • @suedobson5381
    @suedobson5381 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thanks. I got 0.90 cents. I am an automotive engineer. What a poorly designed Maytag machine. If this was a car, the manufacturing plant would kill me for bad access to the components and difficult assembly. Poor access for no reason, this could be much bigger so that a normal sized human can get their hands into the work space without have to be triple jointed. Stan D.

  • @JewelryMakingFun
    @JewelryMakingFun 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for posting this video. It was exactly what I needed to do to fix my washing machine. You saved me the cost of a repair.

  • @fonz816
    @fonz816 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome instruction. I'm sold. will definitely be monitoring your channel from now on. I watched a number of visits before stumbling upon yours and you beat everyone else, by far. Everything was exactly as you explained, and now my machine works like a champ! Thanks again.

  • @danielleevans5279
    @danielleevans5279 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Where is the video how to properly put it back together??

    • @burkesquires
      @burkesquires 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Here here! This video is great but I am also looking for a video that reassembles everything! :-)

    • @julissaemanuelli7799
      @julissaemanuelli7799 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same way you took it out.👈

    • @DrzBrah
      @DrzBrah 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just play the video backwards

    • @wjw2962
      @wjw2962 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is that a serious question...?

  • @suzannesollenne627
    @suzannesollenne627 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video with very clear steps to fixing my washer. It was a litte frustrating getting the "coin catcher" out of the boot, but I got it done and thankfully I am doing a load right now!! YAY!! I so appreciate the instructions! Cheers!

  • @philhaas4197
    @philhaas4197 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So helpful. I ordered a new drain pump and wasn't aware that there was a drain trap in the hose from the pump to the drum. This was my problem which is now solved!

  • @JagInJersey
    @JagInJersey 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much for the informative vid. After watching I was able to replace the pump and the washer runs like new. Saved me a lot of time and money. Thanks again!

  • @stevebull9285
    @stevebull9285 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    My wife suggested I search the internet for help and I happened upon your video. I'm sure you saved us some precious $$. Thanks so much!

  • @leroydalton173
    @leroydalton173 ปีที่แล้ว

    RIP Marine! I watch your videos daily so that means I have seen them all more than once. Semper Fi!

  • @believehim4816
    @believehim4816 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the video. Watched the video twice, once before disassembly and again to get everything back together.
    I had taken everything apart to clean 15 years of accumulated smutz, then had trouble getting everything back together correctly. And unfortunately, I did remove the boot from the pressure tube, painful. I had to use stainless automotive hose clamps to complete the assembly. Works likes new.
    Thanks again.

  • @sammydee71
    @sammydee71 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks just got done cleaning the trap it was filled with lint and5 inch metal wires and seams to wash spinn and drain fine
    I JUST SAVED A BUNCH OF MONEY BY WATCHING YOUR VIDEO .. YOUR THE MAN

  • @DaveTribolet
    @DaveTribolet 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I fixed our Miele W3725 front loader by watching this fellow. We had an error display "drain error" and our clothes always came out wet. I removed the panel on the front LHS, unscrewed the plug (it's best to do this when machine is empty) and removed the drain plug and cleared it (pulled out hair clips, 10 cent coin, sticks and fabric) screwed it back in, turned it on and she works perfectly. Saved calling a serviceman and had it fixed in 5 minutes.

  • @garyjordan3181
    @garyjordan3181 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for being here for us who cannot remove and haul the washer 60 miles one way to the shop ( if they will work on it right away so you don't have to make another trip) and pay BIG DOLLARS for an easy fix

  • @bendall248
    @bendall248 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    You just saved me a world of grief, Thank you so much. I had to use the video to take the front off but it all went just as you showed.

  • @levihaynes1451
    @levihaynes1451 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That... Was actually a great instructional video. To the point, good info, no incessant chattering about crap I didn't come here for. Thank you!

  • @erikaharris5675
    @erikaharris5675 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!! I am going to try your recommendations. I will have to let you know how my repair goes. Wish me luck.

  • @TimLewallen
    @TimLewallen 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this. I cleaned out the filter on our Electrolux after getting the slow drain error message. Saved our family some $$!

  • @gailcramer8664
    @gailcramer8664 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We watched this and found we were lucky on our LG washer as it had a door and a filter catch that we only had to open and clean out a mess made from the backing that came off a rug and plugged the drain off. Love the LG washer and kudos for making this helpful video.!!!!!!!!Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @theblade9024
    @theblade9024 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Since retiring I work on washers and dryers in my garage, I too struggled to get the boot coin trap out. The hardest part for me is getting the top of the boot back on the machine. There is a special hell for the engineers who design these machines.

  • @eschudy
    @eschudy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Outstanding video, thank you. clear, showing every step, giving alternative explanations or steps. Just great!

  • @jesusismydefence1073
    @jesusismydefence1073 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks and God bless you richly Sir. I just followed your video to fix my 5kg (FRONT LOADER} LG Washing machine this morning. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND GOD BLESS YOU ONCE AGAIN. REGARD, MRS PINNOCK IN NIGERIA.

  • @sharisamuel245
    @sharisamuel245 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bill, thanks a million. I just cleaned the drain catch thanks to the confidence of purpose that your video gave me. Among other things in it was a plastic doggie poop bag (the main culprit), coins, hair pins and the like. You saved me hundreds of dollars and the inconvenience of having to schedule a service call. It turned out to be a simple repair too, the front lower section tilted out with the help of a screwdriver, then it was just unscrewing the filter. I caught most of the water so it wasn't too much of a mess. Thanks again, you are a good teacher.

  • @rcole6679
    @rcole6679 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love that story! Most all of our answers are found on the Internet. We just need to look! I'm trying to learn now, because we may have this problem too, but it's not an emergency yet. Thanks for this video!