Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Washer Won't Drain? Drain Pump #W10536347

Whirlpool Washer Won't Drain? Drain Pump #W10536347

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the drain pump on Whirlpool top-load washing machines. The most common reasons for replacing the drain pump are when the washer is leaking or not draining, and the problem isn’t caused by a sock or other piece of clothing clogging a hose or the pump.
Pump/W10536347/2392433?TLSID=1873

All of the information in this drain pump replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore

Tools used: wrench, nutdriver

Step By Step Instructions

1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning and turn off the hot and cold water supply valves.
2
Your first step is to remove the hoses from the water inlet valve.
3
Be prepared for some water to spill out.
4
Make sure the drain hose is detached from the standpipe or laundry tub.
5
Next, use tape to secure the washer lid.
6
Now, carefully tip the washer forward so its front rests on a towel or carpet.
7
Use pliers to loosen the clamp securing the inlet hose to the tub and pull the hose off.
8
Be prepared for some water to spill.
9
Snap the wire cover and detach the wire connector from the drain pump.
10
Remove the mounting screws to release the pump from the tub.
11
Now, loosen the clamp securing the drain hose, pull the hose off, and remove the old pump.
12
Install the new drain pump by first transferring the clamp from the old inlet hose to the new one.
13
Connect the drain hose to the new pump by aligning the tab on the port with the slot in the hose.
14
Connect the new inlet hose to the tub and secure the clamps.
15
Use the provided screws to secure the pump.
16
Attach the wire connector and close the wire cover.
17
Now, carefully lift the washer to its upright position.
18
Remove the tape securing the lid and attach the drain hose to the standpipe or laundry tub.
19
Reattach the hoses to the inlet valve.
20
Turn the water supply back on and plug the appliance back in to make sure it's functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the drain pump on Whirlpool top-load washing machines. The most common reasons for replacing the drain pump are when the washer is leaking or not draining, and the problem isn’t caused by a sock or other piece of clothing clogging a hose or the pump.
Pump/W10536347/2392433?TLSID=1873

All of the information in this drain pump replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore

Tools used: wrench, nutdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning and turn off the hot and cold water supply valves.
2
Your first step is to remove the hoses from the water inlet valve.
3
Be prepared for some water to spill out.
4
Make sure the drain hose is detached from the standpipe or laundry tub.
5
Next, use tape to secure the washer lid.
6
Now, carefully tip the washer forward so its front rests on a towel or carpet.
7
Use pliers to loosen the clamp securing the inlet hose to the tub and pull the hose off.
8
Be prepared for some water to spill.
9
Snap the wire cover and detach the wire connector from the drain pump.
10
Remove the mounting screws to release the pump from the tub.
11
Now, loosen the clamp securing the drain hose, pull the hose off, and remove the old pump.
12
Install the new drain pump by first transferring the clamp from the old inlet hose to the new one.
13
Connect the drain hose to the new pump by aligning the tab on the port with the slot in the hose.
14
Connect the new inlet hose to the tub and secure the clamps.
15
Use the provided screws to secure the pump.
16
Attach the wire connector and close the wire cover.
17
Now, carefully lift the washer to its upright position.
18
Remove the tape securing the lid and attach the drain hose to the standpipe or laundry tub.
19
Reattach the hoses to the inlet valve.
20
Turn the water supply back on and plug the appliance back in to make sure it's functioning properly.

Applicable Product Model

icons/washing machine
Brand
Product Type
Model
Subtype
Top Loading
Product Diagram & Manuals
Parts Needed
Drain Pump
Drain Pump
$101.47
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Cleaner
Cleaner
$7.62
Total$0.00

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