Washing Machine Not Draining: What to Check

Published 7 October 2026 · Repair Centre Kota

Short answer: Water left in the drum usually means a clogged drain filter or hose, or a failed drain pump.

Common causes

Clogged drain filter. Coins, lint and threads collect in the filter, usually behind a small panel at the bottom of a front load machine.
Kinked or blocked drain hose. A bent hose or a blocked standpipe stops water from leaving.
Failed drain pump. You may hear a hum without water moving, or hear nothing at all.
Lid or door switch problem. Some machines will not drain or spin if they think the lid is open.
Control board fault. Rarely, the board does not send the signal to the pump.

What you can check safely

Switch off and unplug the machine before touching anything
Check the drain hose for kinks and blockages
Place a tray and clean the drain filter if your machine has one
Run a spin-only cycle to see if the water goes

When to call a technician

If the water still does not drain, or you hear a loud humming from the pump, call a technician. Never open the door by force while the drum has water.

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