Hi My washer was bought used and hasn't worked right since I got it. The drain doesn't work and makes a gravelly sound, but the pin trap is clear. A repairman replaced the drain pump, but it still doesn't drain and still makes that noise. Only now it doesn't fill, either! I manually drained it. so the drum is empty, but the door doesn't open. It does rotate back and forth , as in a wash cycle, but instead of filling it just hums. Any ideas?
Jim
Dear Sir,
Although all brands are different in design, the basic concept is the same. Water comes in at the top, and goes out at the bottom. A pump forces the water to go in a particular direction. When a machine won't drain, there are several things to consider:
Never seal off a washer drain because your drain is sluggish. Have it cleaned professionally. Sealing off a washer hose will cause pump failure in a short time, not to mention wear and tear on the clutch and basket drive parts. A siphon break kit is available for those with difficult drains for $15.95.
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To be perfectly honest with you, there is a multitude of things that could cause this, from a clog to bad circuit board to an intermittent problem with the pump. It can get costly to narrow down the exact problem, and may be cheaper and definitely easier to buy another used washing machine. You can get a used washing machine fairly cheap, and it beats the headaches you going to have with this one. Try buying from a place that sells refurbished versus an individual, these places will usually work with you if there is a problem.
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U will hve to get ur control card repaired.the problems u shared with us arises due to faulty circuit control card.
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Check the lid switch.The bracket holding the switch may be broken or the switch may be faulty. Check it and report so thatwe can follow up..
If the
water that pumps out of the machine goes back into the machine after
the spin cycle, your washer may be siphoning the water from a laundry
tub that has a slow drain, back into the washer. The usual remedy for
this is to improve the draining of the laundry tub. (Is something stuck
in the drain?) Also, check for these problems:
Hi,
If it won’t drain check these.
If your washer spins but doesn't pump the water out, the
drain line is probably clogged. In many washers, a small sock or other piece of
clothing can get between the clothes tub and the outer tub that holds the
water. If the clothing gets between the tubs, it may then get into the drain
hose that's attached to the pump--or even into the pump itself. If it's in the
pump, you need to remove the hoses from the pump and pull the item out.
To remove the sock from the outer tub port, open the washer's main access panel
and remove the large-diameter rubber hose that connects the pump to the bottom
of the outer tub. Then, using needle-nose pliers, try to grab and remove the
clothing through the port.
Sometimes you can't remove the stuck clothing from below. Then you have to
remove the agitator, top of the outer drum shield, and inner clothes tub. This
isn't easy to do--and you may need special tools--so you might be happier
getting a qualified appliance repair technician to do the job.
If the drain line isn't plugged, the problem may be with your pump. Even if the
pump appears to be turning, the internal impeller may be broken. If so, you
need to replace the pump.
It doesn't spin or pump
If your washer doesn't spin or pump water out but the motor
is running, your washer probably has a frozen pump pulley. If so, you need to
replace the pump. To check the pulley, remove the pump from the washer and try
to rotate the pulley manually. If it doesn't turn freely--if it's frozen or
stiff--replace it.
It pumps, but the water returns
If the water that pumps out of the machine goes back into
the machine after the spin cycle, your washer may be siphoning the water from a
laundry tub that has a slow drain, back into the washer. The usual remedy for
this is to improve the draining of the laundry tub. (Is something stuck in the
drain?) Also, check for these problems:
How long did it work for after the repair man replaced the drain pump?
Thanks,
Lee
Sounds like you might need to replace your circuit Control card.
This is most likely the case.Since you cleaned out the pin trap this is the only other solution. I would contact the repair man I dont believe he fixed the correct problem.
Hope that helps,
Lee
If you need any further assistance please let me know.
Thanks,
Lee
Still hoping to hear back. Let me know how it went. If I don't hear back I will assume all is well. If you found this helpful and have a moment you can accept and rate the solution accordingly.
Thanks again,
Lee
I am not convinced it is a "control card" at this point.
Thanks,
Lee
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Hi
If the cycle won't complete then either it's a problem with the timer or a cold-water supply problem:-
If your washing machine fills with water and begins agitating, but the timer never advances--or if the washer is in a spin cycle and the timer won't advance. Then you need to replace the timer.
It may be a cold-water supply problem, if the washing machine fills with water, agitates, drains, and spins, but then doesn't fill with rinse water.
Please check the link to get some more idea:-
http://www.washerhelp.co.uk/diy-repair-help_8.html
Please get back to us if you have further query else please accept the suggestion.
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Jim
My asko washer, 6221 has a gravelly sound when it tries to drain. The pump was replaced by a repairman, but it still makes that sound and doesn't drain. Now the washer won't fill, either. I hear the sound of something trying, but then just a hum and no water. The valve is on and there is water to the machine. One expert suggested it was faulty control board that was to blame, but which one is it? These boards are expensive so I want to get the right one!
Thanks for any help.
Jim
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