LG Washer Dryer Combo not draining

Why is my LG washer dryer not draining?

First, check the house drain for the washer. Pour water down the washer drain standpipe.

Use a plumbers snake or call a plumber to clear that drain if it’s clogged.

Test the washer and see if it drains properly after clearing the house drain. If it does, you can skip reading the rest of the troubleshooting tips below.

If a clogged house drain isn’t causing your washer drain system failure, follow these steps to find and fix the problem.

Manually Drain the Washer

When your machine won’t drain, you’ll need to remove the water yourself.

Follow these steps to gravity drain the washer dryer:

1. Gather Supplies: You’ll need a bucket and towels.
2. Place the end of the drain hose in bucket: Unplug the washer dryer. Place the bucket beside the appliance and lower the end of the drain hose into the bucket.
3. Gravity should allow water to flow out: Raise the drain hose back up and empty the bucket if it fills up before all water drains from the washer tub.

If the water doesn’t drain, the hose may be clogged.

Use a Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum to Drain the Washer and Remove a Drain Hose Clog

Use a wet/dry shop vacuum to suck the clog out of the drain hose and remove the water from the washer.

Note: You can also use this method to drain the washer from the beginning instead of using the gravity drain procedure described above.

Clear the Drain Pump Filter

The washer dryer combo has a drain pump filter as shown in the image above.

A clog in that drain pump filter can prevent the water from draining out.

Clear that drain pump filter.

Here’s a video that provides more tips on draining a washer that resembles your water dryer combo:

Check to see if the washer dryer combo drains water after following these troubleshooting tips.

If the appliance still doesn’t drain, schedule laundry appliance repair and we’ll send a Sears Home Services technician to your home to fix the washer dryer combo.

What to expect when you experience an LG washer dryer combo not draining issue

How is the washer dryer combo not draining issue fixed?

Correcting most washer dryer combo not draining issues involves replacing the motor, PCB, or drain hose. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.

Sears Home Services recommendations for a washer dryer combo not draining problem

When a washer dryer combo is not draining, it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts, we recommend scheduling LG washer and dryer repair with a Sears Home Services professional who can perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of washer dryer combo failures.

What to look out for with a washer dryer combo not draining diagnosis

Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your washer dryer combo problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.

A combo LG washer-dryer that won’t drain leaves clothes sopping and unready for drying. Clogs or faulty pumps commonly halt water removal. Instead of waiting on a fix, get washing machine repair in my area. Complete drainage ensures you can transition to drying seamlessly.