5 years later and still helping people! This saved me a ton of aggravation today, just before the holidays with a family of 8! Our root cause was a giant fur/hair/lint ball.
When I made the video I never imagined it would have this many views and likes. Always glad I can help save people money especially during the holidays
I want to express my gratitude for this video, thank you so much! I was at my parents for Thanksgiving and they had a "DRN" error. Upon watching this issue, I was able to fix the washer within 45 minutes; we found an old T-shirt stuck in the drain.
I cannot tell you how grateful I am for this video - it has been a very long hard day and my daughter called me with this very problem. I followed your instructions and found (with some creative effort) a head band stuck up in the drainage receptacle (not sure what that compartment is called) everything works well now. Made a very difficult day a little better. Thank you !!!
I second this sentiment! Just found an adult footie sock in the "drainage receptacle"! Thanks for the video. I would have been crushed if I paid a tech to do this simple fix. Also, all small items now go in a net bag.
I appreciate this video so much, it saved my family $500 for a new Lowe's washing machine, there was a zipper stuck inside of the pump so of course the water wasn't draining. Words cannot express how grateful I am for you.
I am having the same code on my washer. Did some research and found your video, I am going to try this and will see what I find out. I will provide an update. Thanks
Hey brother, just want to thank you for this video. My daughter and fixed the problem in 40 minutes after going step by step. We found 6 finish nails from my nail gun inside the the pump motor. Thanks again and cheers!
Hi thanks so much for your video! I had this code on my machine and I found a little make up remover cloth stuck inside my drain , not allowing the blades to rotate! You saved me easily $200 ! And it was an effort that took me and my brother about an hour end to end! I appreciate you and your time to make this video! Thanks again!
Thank you for this video! You just saved me hundreds of dollars. My husband’s back isn’t so happy now but the chewed up sock has been removed and the washer is perfect again. 😂
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Same Washer! My hoses were all okay but I found a screwdriver bit stuck in the propeller of the pump. Works like a champ now, thanks to your video!!!
Thank you! Your video helped me fix my washer and save money on repair. There was a mini Makeup Eraser stuck in the drain hose. Was able to do it easily and quickly--while 5 months pregnant and wearing a pretty dress.
Thanks so much for the video. Was doing all kinds of searches and checked the main hoses but didn't check the ones on the bottom. Had a sock stuck in the same exact spot as yours. Wife was about to buy a new machine until I saw this video last night. Didn't take long to fix, either. Thanks again!!!
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction, all of my drain hoses were clear however my drain pump was hot to the touch so I took it apart and found a piece of zipper that was stuck inside the pump. The washer is working fine now!
I am in this same nightmare right now. Have already taken the entire tub out with a car jack and all! Not the problem. Can you tell me...to do this do I need to lay the machine on it's side? And if so, what happens to the water that is still inside?!??! Thank you!
@@kimbarnett7475 I didn't need to lay the machine on its side... I just leaned it against the wall at a 45 degree angle and was able to get to all the parts shown in the video. Hope this helps!
Thank you so much!!! Not wanting to call someone in the house if we didn’t have to my hubby and I did this about 35 minutes and 3 socks later we are up and running again and no error code😃
I saw this code earlier but now we have cringe and I didn’t have to take your steps, but either way, you ARE THE MAN, thanks sooo much for this solution👊🏻
Thanks, it worked. I had bobby pins impeding the pump rotors from turning. The pump was hot. I found that taking the pump out made it easier to take the pins out.
Just saying this really does fix it thank you I did this last night to my moms washing machine and it fixed it saved her a ton of money she dpesnt have to go buy a new on like the guy who came out told her to fix it it would be 700$ to fix claiming motor had went out on it and the drain pump had went out well neither of those were the issue it was just the socks blocking the drain pump from working lol it's fine now and no more dirty laundry lol I'm sooooo happy 😊
Thanks again Indy!! Job well done!! We are up and running again =) Many Thanks However mine was filled with water and i had to drain alot out through the hose but when i got down to the bottom had to unhook and bring to door and drain out of door so i didnt flood my garage.
I had a finishing nail in my pump also.Motor was very hot so be aware if you haven't let it cool.Took pump off and used a screw driver to move blades around and clink I heard the nail and blade moved free.Thanks for deciding to video your repair.Big help.
2023 - this video to the rescue! A lot of lint and a Bobby pin clogging the hose all the way the bottom! Thank you for making this video! Maytag tech would’ve probably charged $500 or say we needed a new pump!
I found a pair of underwear stuck in the drain before the pump. I partly pulled, and partly cut them up to get them out. Someone got their panties in a wad, and they told me to cut it out. This saved me the price of a repair tech visit!
had the same problem, what I found was a broken BLUE wire on the plug to the pump, of course it is one of those messed up connectors, but I was able to get the broken piece out of the connector and reconnect it.
Mine isn't a Bravo XL, but it looks fairly similar. When I took the hose off the basin on the bottom, there was some kind of plastic thing in the opening, shaped kind of like the pointy part of a juicer, if you can picture that. I tried pushing on it, but it felt attached. I couldn't actually get into the basin at all from where the hose entered to find blockages. Was the opening of yours fully accessible to feel around in?
@@indypicker Turns out the pump got jammed pretty good with fibers, after only about 4 washes. It's under manufacturer warranty, so we got a guy out who told us natural soaps lead to this more often, since they use a clay-like substance, so to use a max of 1 tbsp of it per load (or 1.5 if using a deep water cycle). Also recommended washing with vinegar or at least running 2-3 cups white vinegar high heat/high speed cleaning cycles 1-2 times a month.
We have the Maytag bravos xl model # MVWB755DW0 We keep getting the DRN code we already checked the the hose we even took it apart and didn't find anything. Do you think we might just need a new pump?
We had a DRN error. Husband checked hoses for a block and couldn't find one. We thought is must be the pump then but called a repair company just to be sure. Just had a repair person out and he said we need to replace the siphon pump ($385+). Just wondering if this sounds legit. I'm doing some digging and can't find much about it pertaining to Maytag washers. Any timely advice?
It is a drain pump (I can buy on my own for $75-95), not a "siphon pump". This video just found a clog, but if there are no clogs and the pump needs replaced, does that sound like an easy fix? I'm going to search for other videos showing actual pump replacement. Thanks!!
DIY Antique Guy yeah After reading a few comments it can get in the pump to and bind the pump up I’m shure that’s were it’s coming from sounds like it’s locked up. Good video tho.
Not as easy a situation as you. We were unable to find the issue and took it apart. I would recommend getting as much water out of the washer as possible. We did that and still had a ton of water spill out. I would not recommend anyone do this as we then had water all over our laundry room floor. Writing this as we wipe up A LOT of water.
I say to remove as much water as possible. I had no issue with an spilling out. Also check comments multiple people were able to fix it themselves. Every situation is different you just had a harder time. Hope it is up and working now.
@@indypicker we just has a brand new pump put in back in April of 2021 of last year. Is there a way to unbolt that center bolt in the wash to even check if there is anything underneath there?
I am in this same nightmare right now. Have already taken the entire tub out with a car jack and all! Not the problem. Can you tell me...to do this do I need to lay the machine on it's side? And if so, what happens to the water that is still inside?!??! Thank you!
I would use a bowl to get majority of water out the lip will keep the rest from pouring out. I put a couple towels down just incase. then lay on its front you need to get to the bottom and back of the machine.
@@indypicker Ok...thank you! I'm sorry, but how did you get the back off? I unscrewed all the screws and there is a plastic accordian black hose that keeps it attached. I don't want to puncture that do you detach it directly from the back panel or from further down where it attaches to the inner white plastic tub casing? I hope I'm making sense.
It started leaving close wetter than use to, had to do a second spend cycle for a month or two before the code fnally popped up. Knew had to be something with draining system. Followed the piping until I found the clog.
Thank you for this video. It helped me diagnose the problem. This along with the following video helped me find a nail in the pump fan. th-cam.com/video/O333_mD4XA8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=MaTPx3ezIfL_uWwp
Same washer and got it running again following your cleaning steps. Thanks for taking the time to post!
Glad to help!
5 years later and still helping people! This saved me a ton of aggravation today, just before the holidays with a family of 8! Our root cause was a giant fur/hair/lint ball.
When I made the video I never imagined it would have this many views and likes. Always glad I can help save people money especially during the holidays
I want to express my gratitude for this video, thank you so much! I was at my parents for Thanksgiving and they had a "DRN" error. Upon watching this issue, I was able to fix the washer within 45 minutes; we found an old T-shirt stuck in the drain.
Glad the video helped
I cannot tell you how grateful I am for this video - it has been a very long hard day and my daughter called me with this very problem. I followed your instructions and found (with some creative effort) a head band stuck up in the drainage receptacle (not sure what that compartment is called) everything works well now. Made a very difficult day a little better. Thank you !!!
I second this sentiment! Just found an adult footie sock in the "drainage receptacle"! Thanks for the video. I would have been crushed if I paid a tech to do this simple fix. Also, all small items now go in a net bag.
I appreciate this video so much, it saved my family $500 for a new Lowe's washing machine, there was a zipper stuck inside of the pump so of course the water wasn't draining. Words cannot express how grateful I am for you.
I am having the same code on my washer. Did some research and found your video, I am going to try this and will see what I find out. I will provide an update. Thanks
Hey brother, just want to thank you for this video. My daughter and fixed the problem in 40 minutes after going step by step. We found 6 finish nails from my nail gun inside the the pump motor. Thanks again and cheers!
Same had a nail in mine =( grrrr
Hi thanks so much for your video! I had this code on my machine and I found a little make up remover cloth stuck inside my drain , not allowing the blades to rotate! You saved me easily $200 ! And it was an effort that took me and my brother about an hour end to end! I appreciate you and your time to make this video! Thanks again!
Your welcome. I'm glad I could help.
Thank you for this video! You just saved me hundreds of dollars. My husband’s back isn’t so happy now but the chewed up sock has been removed and the washer is perfect again. 😂
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Same Washer! My hoses were all okay but I found a screwdriver bit stuck in the propeller of the pump. Works like a champ now, thanks to your video!!!
Thank you! Your video helped me fix my washer and save money on repair. There was a mini Makeup Eraser stuck in the drain hose. Was able to do it easily and quickly--while 5 months pregnant and wearing a pretty dress.
No problem
I just fixed mine after watching this. Found a hair clip stuck were the tube fit to the actual pump. You're a lifesaver.
Great video showing the potential problem points for the "drn" error code trouble shooting.
Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks so much for the video. Was doing all kinds of searches and checked the main hoses but didn't check the ones on the bottom. Had a sock stuck in the same exact spot as yours. Wife was about to buy a new machine until I saw this video last night. Didn't take long to fix, either. Thanks again!!!
Glad I could help
Thanks! I was able to fix mine, there was some hair rubber tie stuck next to the motor tube towards the back side
Thank you so much for taking this video. I was going to buy a new machine. You saved me several hundred dollars.
Holy crap thank you so much. Found a finishing nail in the propeller of the pump, 45 minute fix saved me a couple hundred bucks from the repair man!
Glad the video could help save you some money
This was such a blessing. Saved us a lot of money. Thank you!
Glad it helped!
Glad it was able to help you
Thank you Indy Picker. I have the same problem DRN code on Maytag Bravos XL washing machine. I'll try what you did.
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction, all of my drain hoses were clear however my drain pump was hot to the touch so I took it apart and found a piece of zipper that was stuck inside the pump. The washer is working fine now!
No problem, glad the video helped
Life saver! Exactly the same situation... even a kid's sock was the culprit. All of 20-30 min fix if you've got the right tools. Thanks!
I am in this same nightmare right now. Have already taken the entire tub out with a car jack and all! Not the problem. Can you tell me...to do this do I need to lay the machine on it's side? And if so, what happens to the water that is still inside?!??! Thank you!
@@kimbarnett7475 I didn't need to lay the machine on its side... I just leaned it against the wall at a 45 degree angle and was able to get to all the parts shown in the video. Hope this helps!
Thank you so much!!! Not wanting to call someone in the house if we didn’t have to my hubby and I did this about 35 minutes and 3 socks later we are up and running again and no error code😃
Thank you man! I was able to do what you showed and cleaned out/found the problem! I really appreciate you showing how to make this happen!👊🏻
Really good video! Thank you so very much for breaking it down the way you did.
Thank you. You saved me a lot of time and trouble shooting.
I saw this code earlier but now we have cringe and I didn’t have to take your steps, but either way, you ARE THE MAN, thanks sooo much for this solution👊🏻
Glad u could help
Thanks, it worked. I had bobby pins impeding the pump rotors from turning. The pump was hot. I found that taking the pump out made it easier to take the pins out.
Your welcome
big help I had Bobby pins wedged in the pump fins...
Just saying this really does fix it thank you I did this last night to my moms washing machine and it fixed it saved her a ton of money she dpesnt have to go buy a new on like the guy who came out told her to fix it it would be 700$ to fix claiming motor had went out on it and the drain pump had went out well neither of those were the issue it was just the socks blocking the drain pump from working lol it's fine now and no more dirty laundry lol I'm sooooo happy 😊
Glad I could help you save some money
Followed your steps and it’s working fine, thanks for the step by step guide!! Happy New Year!
Your Welcome and Happy New Year to you
Thanks again Indy!! Job well done!! We are up and running again =) Many Thanks
However mine was filled with water and i had to drain alot out through the hose but when i got down to the bottom had to unhook and bring to door and drain out of door so i didnt flood my garage.
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I am going to do this today. This is the best video with DRN code. 🙂
Great video!!! How or where does a sock get sucked in?
Your very clear and speak well on videos. Ty
Works for me thanks great,I skip all the steps went straight to under washer thanks again
No problem
i didn't find any plugged lines but i did find a sewing needle that was stopping the pump from spinning... so check everything!! thanks for the video
Hi Juan, was this inside the washer or in the back? I’m pretty sure I left a needle on my shirt and I just got the drn code. Thanks!
I had a finishing nail in my pump also.Motor was very hot so be aware if you haven't let it cool.Took pump off and used a screw driver to move blades around and clink I heard the nail and blade moved free.Thanks for deciding to video your repair.Big help.
Thank you. This was very helpful. This helped A LOT!
Your welcome
Thank you thank you! I also had a tiny sock on mine.
Glad I could help.
Thanks! Fixed my issue. A pair of shorts was stuck in ours. How something that big made it that far.
No problem glad the video could help
Great video. I'll try this on my crappy Maytag.
2023 - this video to the rescue! A lot of lint and a Bobby pin clogging the hose all the way the bottom!
Thank you for making this video!
Maytag tech would’ve probably charged $500 or say we needed a new pump!
Glad the video could help save you money
Thank you so so much for taking the time to film and share! Much appreciated!
You bet!
I found a pair of underwear stuck in the drain before the pump. I partly pulled, and partly cut them up to get them out. Someone got their panties in a wad, and they told me to cut it out. This saved me the price of a repair tech visit!
I'm glad this could help you out
had the same problem, what I found was a broken BLUE wire on the plug to the pump, of course it is one of those messed up connectors, but I was able to get the broken piece out of the connector and reconnect it.
Video diagnosed my issue. Fixed it quick! thanks for the solution :)
Thank you for this video! It helped me fix mine.
No problem, glad you fixed it.
Super job! Thank you for sharing!
Having same problem ..thanks for video 🙂
Your welcome
worked for my Kenmore 700 series. Thank you!
Your welcome
Wow. Thank u for the video. Really appreciated this
Thank you Sir, greatly appreciated my man
💯👍🏻
So can I just take the pipe and blow through it to unclog it or do I have to take the whole thing apart? Our apartment hall is very narrow
Depends what is stuck more than likely a piece of clothing so you will have to take it apart.
@@indypicker my husband is not like to hear that but no other choice lol
Mine isn't a Bravo XL, but it looks fairly similar. When I took the hose off the basin on the bottom, there was some kind of plastic thing in the opening, shaped kind of like the pointy part of a juicer, if you can picture that. I tried pushing on it, but it felt attached. I couldn't actually get into the basin at all from where the hose entered to find blockages. Was the opening of yours fully accessible to feel around in?
Did you work your way from the outlet hose to the pump first? If you are to the basin and found no block you missed it or it could be a bad pump.
@@indypicker Turns out the pump got jammed pretty good with fibers, after only about 4 washes. It's under manufacturer warranty, so we got a guy out who told us natural soaps lead to this more often, since they use a clay-like substance, so to use a max of 1 tbsp of it per load (or 1.5 if using a deep water cycle). Also recommended washing with vinegar or at least running 2-3 cups white vinegar high heat/high speed cleaning cycles 1-2 times a month.
Did water drain all over when you tipped on its side?
Not until I removed hose. Mine was not full of water though.
Great job sir- thank you🥰
Thanks! Do you want the sock I found so you have a match?😆
I would be to afraid of all the items people would send me that they found stuck in the drain
Thank you
Thank you!!! 🙏🙏🙏
Your welcome
How in the world did you get the sock out because we have a bunch of gunk in that part
I used needle noise pliers I beleive
We have the Maytag bravos xl model # MVWB755DW0
We keep getting the DRN code we already checked the the hose we even took it apart and didn't find anything. Do you think we might just need a new pump?
You checked all the lines like I showed then it could be the pump
Thanks!
No problem, glad the video could help.
Thank you!
Your welcome
What did you do to drain the water that's still in the washer when you turn it ove
Use a small bucket to scoop it out and dump in sink.
What if theres no clog in any of these and still get the same error?
Thank you, very helpful.
Your welcome
i have the DRN code. I checked all lines and nothing in the lines. If my drain pump motor is bad, will that send the DRN code?
Does the pump try to run just no water going down or in?
Is there a food trap in this unit? These things get stinky! Doing another affresh wash, any recommendations?
I did not see one.
Thank you it worked 👍
We had a DRN error. Husband checked hoses for a block and couldn't find one. We thought is must be the pump then but called a repair company just to be sure. Just had a repair person out and he said we need to replace the siphon pump ($385+). Just wondering if this sounds legit. I'm doing some digging and can't find much about it pertaining to Maytag washers. Any timely advice?
Sorry my fix did not work. I am not a licensed repairman. So I am unaware of cost for replacing parts.
It is a drain pump (I can buy on my own for $75-95), not a "siphon pump". This video just found a clog, but if there are no clogs and the pump needs replaced, does that sound like an easy fix? I'm going to search for other videos showing actual pump replacement. Thanks!!
Did you end up successfully replacing the drain pump yourselves? Any advice?
Yes! You help with my issue. Thanks dude!
I have the same exact washer mine beeps says drn and makes a buzzing noise. Did yours make the buzzing noise?
No buzzing, but said DRN
DIY Antique Guy yeah After reading a few comments it can get in the pump to and bind the pump up I’m shure that’s were it’s coming from sounds like it’s locked up. Good video tho.
Same problem DRN still on, no clogs, no bad pump, thinking could be interface.???..you think it could be. It's the maytag xl dravos w10858075..
Oh it's F3 E2 CODE
Thank you !!
You're welcome!
This video helped! Thank you!!!!
Did your washer turn right back on?
Yes
Okay I thought mine was broken it turn off and won’t turn on right now
@@jessmannino1655 maybe let it sit for an hour and try again
@@indypicker thank you!
Mine will drain most of the water before I get the drn code. Did yours do this as well?
At first what ever is in the tube has not totally blocked the end pipe.
Where is the pump? Your video cuts away. I cannot find the pump on mine.
2:04 on video shows pump. I even point at it.
Not as easy a situation as you. We were unable to find the issue and took it apart. I would recommend getting as much water out of the washer as possible. We did that and still had a ton of water spill out. I would not recommend anyone do this as we then had water all over our laundry room floor. Writing this as we wipe up A LOT of water.
I say to remove as much water as possible. I had no issue with an spilling out. Also check comments multiple people were able to fix it themselves. Every situation is different you just had a harder time. Hope it is up and working now.
I tried everything but still no progress am starting to wonder if it’s the pump that is bad
Could have something in the pump
What if you get a DRN code but the line isn't clogged?
Is pump working?
@@indypicker we just has a brand new pump put in back in April of 2021 of last year. Is there a way to unbolt that center bolt in the wash to even check if there is anything underneath there?
@@indypicker btw the water drains out fine into a bucket whenever I take off the hoses...
@@whatsupdocchemdog5994 the pump itself could be clogged. That is where I found the baby sock was looking down into the pump
@@whatsupdocchemdog5994 sorry not sure about that. If able look down inside and see if pump spins freely
Hii good morning sir
Good morning
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I am in this same nightmare right now. Have already taken the entire tub out with a car jack and all! Not the problem. Can you tell me...to do this do I need to lay the machine on it's side? And if so, what happens to the water that is still inside?!??! Thank you!
I would use a bowl to get majority of water out the lip will keep the rest from pouring out. I put a couple towels down just incase. then lay on its front you need to get to the bottom and back of the machine.
@@indypicker Ok...thank you! I'm sorry, but how did you get the back off? I unscrewed all the screws and there is a plastic accordian black hose that keeps it attached. I don't want to puncture that do you detach it directly from the back panel or from further down where it attaches to the inner white plastic tub casing? I hope I'm making sense.
If you look underneath the black hose will attach to the motor with a clip. Unclip it and you should be good
The water still won’t drain and the timer starts to flash until drn comes back
You are going to have to follow the tube could of made it's way into the pump.
Did you diagnose it somehow or would the code just pop up?
It started leaving close wetter than use to, had to do a second spend cycle for a month or two before the code fnally popped up. Knew had to be something with draining system. Followed the piping until I found the clog.
That is one wide camera
used my samsung cellphone.
Thank you for this video. It helped me diagnose the problem. This along with the following video helped me find a nail in the pump fan.
th-cam.com/video/O333_mD4XA8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=MaTPx3ezIfL_uWwp
Your welcome
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Thanks for the video.
No problem