Lg Direct Drive Front Load Washer Not Draining

If the lid switch assembly fails the washer will not drain.

Lg direct drive front load washer not draining.

If the washer is displaying an error code on the display troubleshoot for the error code that is being displayed. Watch this instructional video to learn about how to correct leaking issues. Lg washer won t drain or spin washing machine ifixit. Next grab a shallow pan and have it ready by placing it near the access panel to collect the water.

Open and remove the acces panel by pulling the tab downward and out revealing the drain hose and drain pump filter. Press the start pause button to start the spin only cycle. A maintenance related issue. The lid switch assembly prevents the washer from spinning when the lid is open.

To perform the master reset carefully unplug the washing machine from the power outlet and leave it unplugged for one minute. If the drain is not kinked run a spin only cycle to test the drain pump. Dispenser does not dispense completely lg front load washer. Leaking issues in front load washers can be resolved easily without a technician.

Listen to hear a humming sound which indicates that the drain pump motor has started working. Multimeter to test each of the lid switches for continuity. When the detergent you added to your washing cycle is not dispensed completely into the washer tub it may be caused by three major reasons. Be careful not to pull the hose too far out as this can cause the hose to kink preventing.

To determine if the lid switch assembly is defective use a. Does not drain or spin clothes too wet front load washer if the clothes are too wet at the end of the cycle this could be the result of a drain restriction or an unbalanced load. Press power to turn the washer on. Locate the access panel in the lower front of your front load washer.

If your machine is a top load washer please visit our article on leaking top load washer. The first step towards stopping the leakage is to discover the source. Pull the drain hose carefully into the pan and remove the plug from the hose allowing the water to drain completely. Press the spin speed key until high is selected.