7.5 Washer Won't drain or some abnormal noise
The most common part(s) or condition(s) which contribute to the
symptom Washer won‘t drain are listed below. Check or test each item.
If you are still unable to solve the problem you may need to do
additional research and troubleshooting.
Causes
Explanation
Clogged drain valve or
Hose
It's common for small socks or other small clothing items
to get into the water drain system and clog the hose
leading to drain valve or the drain valve itself. Remove the
hoses from the drain valve in order to remove the article
of clothing before replacing the drain valve.
Door or Lid Safety
switch Assembly
The lid switch assembly might be defective. This is a very
common problem. The lid switch assembly can fail either
mechanically or electrically. Test any electrical switches
with an Ohm meter for continuity. The switches should
have continuity according to their design.
Retractor
Retractor is consisted of motor and traction system, it can
drive the drain valve to drain water, and at the same time
control the clutch to achieve the conversion from washing
to spinning operation. If the washer won't drain, should
check the retractor.
Drain Pump
(Only for up drain
system)
It‘s common for a small sock or other article of clothing
to get caught in the drain pump .Check both for an
obstruction before check and replace the pump
Water level sensor or
control switch
If the water level control switch is defective, or more
commonly, if the small air pipe attached to the air bell
comes off, there will no longer be pressure in the hose
pushing on the air tight diaphragm in the water level
control switch. The switch will not be able to close the
electrical contacts to the drain valve.
CHECK THE AIR PIPE
CHECK THE WATER LEVERL SENSOR
CHECK THE PCB and the inner wire between PCB and the
sensor
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