{"id":50606,"date":"2026-06-11T17:31:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T17:31:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/danby.ca\/?post_type=troubleshoot_faq&p=50606"},"modified":"2026-06-11T17:31:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T17:31:13","slug":"why-isnt-my-washing-machine-draining","status":"publish","type":"troubleshoot_faq","link":"https:\/\/danby.ca\/us\/troubleshooting\/why-isnt-my-washing-machine-draining\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Isn\u2019t My Washing Machine Draining?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If your washing machine\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0draining properly, try these troubleshooting steps:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Inspect the Drain Hose<\/strong>:<\/span>
    \nCheck that the drain hose isn\u2019t kinked, bent, or clogged. Any obstruction can prevent water from flowing out.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Flush the Drain Hose:\u00a0<\/strong>
    \nDetach the hose and flush it with water to clear any blockages inside.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Ensure the Washer Is Level:\u00a0<\/strong>
    \nAn unlevel washing machine can cause drainage issues. Use a level tool and adjust the washer\u2019s feet as needed to keep it balanced.<\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Check the Drain Hose Position:<\/strong>
    \nMake sure the drain hose\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0inserted too far into the standpipe, as this can cause siphoning and prevent proper draining.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If these steps\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0resolve the issue,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0a good idea\u00a0to contact a professional technician for further diagnosis and repair.\u00a0<\/span>(the words \u2018contact a professional technician\u2019 links to the Service page)<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","troubleshoot_category":[3823],"class_list":["post-50606","troubleshoot_faq","type-troubleshoot_faq","status-publish","hentry","troubleshoot_category-washers-dryers"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/danby.ca\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/troubleshoot_faq\/50606","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/danby.ca\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/troubleshoot_faq"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/danby.ca\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/troubleshoot_faq"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/danby.ca\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50606"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"troubleshoot_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/danby.ca\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/troubleshoot_category?post=50606"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}