Maytag washer won't drain

What to expect when you experience a Maytag washer won't drain issue

How is the won't drain problem fixed?

Correcting most won't drain problems usually involves replacing the motor, drain hose or door lock assembly. 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.

How do I fix my Maytag washer not draining?

For a Maytag top-load washer not draining, follow the tips in this video to check hoses, drain lines and the drain pump for clogs.

Finding and clearing a clog in the drain system will fix the drain failure in your Maytag washer.

If you have a front-load Maytag washer, a clog in the drain pump filter could be preventing the machine from draining. Follow the tips in this video to access and clear the drain pump filter if your Maytag washer has a removable bottom front service panel:

If your model doesn’t have a removable service panel on the front of the washer, you’ll need to unplug the washer and remove the entire front panel or access the drain pump filter by removing the back washer panel.

Clearing the drain pump filter will likely allow your Maytag front-load washer to drain properly.

If you’re unable to access the drain pump filter on your own, schedule service and we’ll send a technician to your home to fix the drain failure.

Sears Home Services recommendations for a washer that won't drain

When the washer won't drain it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts, we recommend scheduling Maytag washing machine repair with a local 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 failures.

What to look out for with a washer won't drain diagnosis

Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your washer 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.

Maytag Bravos Washer Not Draining

When your Maytag Bravos washer is not draining, it could have a clogged drain hose, broken drain pump, faulty electronic control board or an internal wiring failure. Excessive suds could also keep a Maytag Bravos top load washer from draining.

Check for excessive suds or foam surrounding the garments in the washer. If you see lots of suds, pour a half cup of white vinegar into the tub to dissipate the suds. Stir the clothes around and let the washer sit idle for 15 minutes. Start a new wash cycle with no detergent added to rinse the vinegar and detergent residue out of the clothes. This may fix the problem with your Maytag Bravos washer not draining.

If you don’t see excessive suds in the washer, you may be able to fix the drain problem yourself if the failure is caused by a clog in the drain hose. Pull the drain hose out of the stand pipe behind the washer and check for lint or debris clogging the end of the drain hose. Remove media from that area if you find any.

An internal drain hose clog is more difficult to verify and reach. Use a wet/dry shop vacuum to suck a potential clog of lint and debris out of the drain hose. If the shop vac removes the clog and evacuates the water from the washer tub, then your drain problem is likely fixed. Run a Rinse & Drain cycle on your Maytag Bravos top load washer.

If the washer still doesn’t drain after performing these troubleshooting steps, schedule repair service and we’ll send a Sears Home Services technician to your home to fix the problem with your Maytag Bravos washer not draining.

Maytag Washer Won’t Drain and Spin

Most Maytag washers won’t spin clothes dry if the machine won’t drain out the water.

Check for excessive suds in the washer tub. If you see lots of foam surrounding the clothes in the tub, pour a half cut of white vinegar into the washer tub and move the clothes around to mix the vinegar with the sudsy water to dissipate the excessive suds. Wait 15 minutes and then run a new wash cycle with no detergent added to rinse out detergent residue and vinegar from the load.

If you don’t see excessive suds, check the house drain for the washer. If that washer drain is clogged, clear the clog using a plumber’s snake or have a plumber clear that drain.

If the house drain is clear, check the washer drain hose for a clog using these steps:

1. Check the end of the drain hose for lint and debris that can keep the washer from draining and spinning. Clear any debris your find at the end of the hose.
2. Unplug the washer.
3. Use a wet/dry shop vacuum to suck water, lint and debris out of the drain hose. If you can drain all of the water out of the washer using the shop vacuum, then you know that the drain path is likely clear.
4. If your have a Maytag front-load washer with a drain pump filter accessible from the front panel of the washer, drain water out of the washer using a wet/dry shop vacuum and remove that drain pump filter as shown in the owner’s manual for your model of Maytag washer. Debris and lint caught in that area can keep the washer from draining.

If these basic troubleshooting tips don’t help you resolve the problem when your Maytag washer won’t drain and spin, schedule washer repair service and we’ll send a technician to your home to fix the machine.

What To Do When Your Maytag Bravo XL Washer is Not Draining

The house drain for the washer is the first thing to check when your Maytag Bravo XL washer is not draining. Use a plumber’s snake to clear that drain if it’s clogged. Call a plumber to clear that drain if you’re unable to clear the clog yourself.

If the house drain for the washer is draining properly, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve the properly with your Maytag Bravo XL washer not draining:

1. Check the end of the drain hose for lint and debris that could be clogging the drain hose. Clear debris and lint out of that area and see if the washer drains properly.
2. Use a wet/dry shop vacuum to clear an internal clog from the drain hose and drain pump. If you’re able to suck debris, lint and water out of the washer, the machine may drain water.
3. If the washer won’t drain after using the shop vac to clear the drain path inside the washer, schedule washer repair service to have a technician examine the machine and fix the drain problem.

Maytag Bravos Washer Not Draining or Spinning

When you discover your Maytag Bravos washer not draining or spinning because the cycle stopped, check the control panel display for an error code. The washer won’t work until you resolve the problem indicated by the error code. Check your owner’s manual for information on error codes. Not all error codes are listed in the manual. Look up the code on our Sears PartsDirect error code charts and follow the troubleshooting listed for that code. Schedule washer repair service if you’re unable to find and fix the problem causing the error code.

If the control panel display isn’t showing an error code, try resetting the electronic control board using these steps.

1. Turn the washer off.
2. Unplug the washer power cord to completely disconnect electrical power from the machine.
3. Let the washer sit idle for 2 minutes.
4. Plug the power cord back into the electrical outlet to restore power.

After the electric control board reboots, the washer may work normally. Run a Drain & Spin cycle to drain water out of the washer and spin the clothes dry.

If these basic troubleshooting tips don’t help you resolve the problem with your Maytag Bravos washer not draining or spinning, schedule washer repair service and we’ll send a Sears Home Services technician to your home to fix the machine.
If your Maytag washer finishes with water in the tub, blockages or a failing pump typically stop drainage. Letting it sit fosters foul odors. Instead of sopping clothes by hand, call washer repair service near me. Proper draining helps keep laundry cycles fresh and odor-free.