How To Clean Washing Machine Drain Pump

The pump on a whirlpool washing machine has two ports.

How to clean washing machine drain pump.

The inlet port attaches to a hose that allows water to drain from the tub into the pump. As it goes down turn the handle clockwise anytime you feel a clog which will grab the debris and allow you to pull it out. Replace the drain hose and restart your washing machine to test it. Open the dispenser drawer by pulling on the handle at the base of the washer.

3 turn the filter counter clockwise to remove it. Plug the drain hose back into the drain pipe push the washing machine back into place plug it in and turn it on. 4 let all the water drain out into the bowl or towel. The outlet port connects to the drain hose that expels the water out of the pump and into a drain or stationary tub.

Remove the drawer by releasing the tab on each side. This will reveal the drain pump filter. Perform the following procedure occasionally or every 6 months. Run a drain or rinse cycle to check if the water in the washing machine can now drain out through the hose.

1 locate and open the small access door using a flat screwdriver or coin. To open and clean your front load washer drain pump filter. Cleaning the drain pump filter draining residual water on your maytag front load washer. For stubborn clogs push a plumbing snake down the drain.

Front load washing machine pump filter access. To clear a clog from a washing machine try unhooking the drain pipe and pouring hot water down the drain to release the soap and scum. 2 get a small bowl and towel and put under the door.