Washer Not Draining? Error Codes That Point to It (All Brands)

If your washer shows an error code, start with the code page: it carries the manufacturer's own meaning and owner checks. These are the verified codes on ErrorCodePro that relate to this problem.

Related error codes by brand

• Whirlpool front load washer F21 (drain problem): The washer has a drain problem.
• Whirlpool front load washer F9E1 (long drain time): The washer is unable to drain correctly.
• LG washer OE (can't drain): The washer cannot drain the wash water. A kinked drain hose or clogged drain pump filter is a common cause.
• Whirlpool top load washer F0E8 (water remains in tub): Too much water was left in the washer.
• Whirlpool top load washer F9E1 (long drain): The washer is taking too long to drain.
• Frigidaire washer E2 (slow or no drain): Water takes too long to drain, or isn't draining properly.
• Electrolux washer E21 (long pump-out time): The water isn't pumping out fast enough, or the washer takes too long to empty.
• Maytag front load washer F9E1 (long drain): Draining is taking longer than expected, usually over 8 minutes.
• GE ultrafast combo washer/dryer 18 (drain pump filter needs cleaning): The pump filter needs cleaning. You may also see very wet loads or longer dry times.
• Miele washer F11 (drain restricted): The drain is restricted.
• Bosch nexxt front-load washer Er:13 (drain time exceeded): Drain time exceeded.
• EdgeStar laundry center E11 (water left in tub): Water left in tub.
• EdgeStar laundry center E21 (slow drain): Slow drain. The main control board didn't detect water level change for 6 minutes or longer.
• Frigidaire digital display model front-load washer E21 (drains slowly): Drains slowly.
• Frigidaire front-load washer EF1 (clogged drain pump): Clogged drain pump.
• GE cleanspeak top-load washer 0B (drain pump is defective): Drain pump is defective.
• GE front-load washer E30 (no drain): No drain.
• GE gfw front-load washer 25 (control detects water level drop when the washer isn’t draining): Control detects water level drop when the washer isn’t draining. An improperly installed drain hose can allow water to siphon out of the washer during the cycle.
• GE gtw top-load washer 16 (not draining): Not draining.
• GE profile front-load washer E8 (drain problem): Drain problem.
• Haier front-load washer bLoC PunP (water not draining): Water not draining.
• Maytag bravos or centennial vmw top-load washer Spin LED on (long drain time): Long drain time. The washer did not drain after the drain pump has been running for 10 minutes.
• Maytag compact front-load washer A09 (no water detected): No water detected.
• Maytag compact front-load washer A10 (long drain): Long drain.
• Maytag epic z front-load washer F21 (will not drain): Will not drain. The washer failed to drain within 8 minutes.
• Maytag mah9700 model front-load washer nd (water isn't draining before the spin cycle begins): Water isn't draining before the spin cycle begins.
• Maytag maxima front-load washer F8 E4 (low water flow): Low water flow. The flow meter detects a long fill time.
• Samsung front-load washer nd, 5E (won't drain): Won't drain. The washer failed to drain within 15 minutes.
• Samsung top-load washer nD (won't drain): Won't drain.
• Samsung wi-fi front-load washer 5E (won't drain): Won't drain. The washer failed to drain within 15 minutes.
• Kenmore 110 model oasis top-load washer F72 (basket re-engagement failure): Basket re-engagement failure. The basket fails to engage the drive system for the spin mode.
• Kenmore 110 model vmw top-load washer F9 E1 (long drain time): Long drain time. The washer isn't draining after the drain pump runs for 10 minutes.
• Kenmore 402 model front-load washer nd (won't drain): Won't drain.
• Kenmore 796 model front-load washer OE (drains slowly): Drains slowly.
• Kenmore calypso top-load washer Ld (long drain): Long drain.
• Kenmore he2 front-load washer F21 (will not drain): Will not drain. The washer failed to drain within 8 minutes.

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