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Montgomery Wards Washer won't drain
When your Montgomery Wards washer won't drain, start by checking the drain pump for a small object or clothing blocking the impeller. A clogged or damaged drain pump is the most likely cause, especially if the pump makes noise during the drain cycle. If the pump is clear but the washing machine is not draining, the control board may not be sending voltage to the pump. Inspect the board for burned areas or damaged components, and use a multimeter to test for power at the drain pump while the washer should be draining. On some models, a faulty timer can cause the same problem by failing to send power to the pump. Next, check the drain hose for kinks, crushing, or a clog from lint or hair. A washer that moves during a cycle can kink its hose and cause standing water. Finally, debris blocking the door lock, door latch, or lid switch assembly can prevent the washer from operating properly. Disconnect power before inspecting parts, and enter your model number to find the exact replacement drain pump, control board, timer, or other part for your specific washing machine.
01 - Montgomery Wards Washing Machine Drain Pump
Sometimes, small objects or articles of clothing can get caught in the drain pump. To determine if anything is blocking the drain pump, remove the drain pump and check the pump for obstructions. If the drain pump is clear of obstructions, but is still noisy during the drain cycle, replace the drain pump.
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02 - Montgomery Wards Washing Machine Control Board
Since a washing machine control board provides voltage to nearly all of the washer's electrical components, a faulty board may not be sending power to the drain pump during the drain cycle. You can inspect the board for signs of burning or a shorted-out component. You can also use a multimeter to test for incoming power to the drain pump after reviewing the appliance's wiring diagram. If no voltage is present when the washer is in the drain cycle, it's likely the control board is defective and will need to be replaced.
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03 - Montgomery Wards Washing Machine Timer
On some washing machine models, a timer is used to determine when voltage is to be sent to the washer's electrical components. A faulty timer may not be sending power to the drain pump during the drain cycle. You can inspect the timer for signs of burning or a shorted-out component. You can also use a multimeter to test for incoming power to the drain pump after reviewing the appliance's wiring diagram. If no voltage is present when the washer is in the drain cycle, it's likely the timer is defective and will need to be replaced.
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04 - Drain hose is clogged or kinked
Check to see if the drain hose is kinked or crushed. If your washer "dances" during cycles, it may have moved and kinked the hose. The drain hose could also be clogged with lint or hair. You can use a thin, long-handled brush to clean the hose.
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05 - Door lock or door latch obstructed
Remove any debris in the door lock or latch assembly. Any debris that is in the lock or latch can prevent the washer from working properly.
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06 - Obstructed Lid switch assembly or Door lock
Remove any debris in the door lock or lid switch assembly. Any debris that is in the lock or latch can prevent the washer from working properly.
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