Why the LG Washer is not draining: Easy Fixes to Try

Is your LG washer acting weird? Maybe your LG washer is not draining, or the LG washing machine is not spinning, or even worse, the LG washer does not turn on. These problems are a pain, but you can fix them yourself with some basic steps. This guide is super easy to follow and requires basic home tools to do the repair. Grab a towel, unplug your washer, and let’s figure out what’s wrong. By the end of the post, your machine might be back to normal. Let’s get started!

Why Is My LG Washer Not Draining?

If your LG washer is not draining, water stays in the drum after the washing cycle is completed. Your clothes come out all wet, and water stays in the tub. This happens a lot with LG washers, whether they load from the front or top. A blocked hose or dirty filter can stop the water from draining out. Sometimes, too many clothes on one side mess it up, especially in a top-load washer. Pause the cycle and spread out the clothes evenly. If not, we’ll check some parts like the drain pump later in the post.

Parts That Cause Trouble in LG Washers

When your LG washer is not draining, a few parts might be the problem. Here’s the list of the parts and what functions they have: the drain pump (pushes water out), door latch (keeps the door locked), clog in the filter screen (grabs stuff like coins or lint), error codes for faulty control board (the washer’s brain), and faulty Hall sensor error (checks if the drum moves right). These can get clogged or broken over time. Knowing these parts and knowing their functions can helps you find the issue quick. We’ll go over fixes next.

Check the Drain Hose for Junk

A big reason your LG washer is not draining is a clogged drain hose. This tube takes water from the washer to a sink or pipe which in the wall. If it’s bent or full of stuff, water can’t get out. Unplug the washer and pull it out a bit. Look at the hose in the back. Is it twisted? Straighten it out. Take the hose off the pipe and run water through it with a garden hose. If you see lint or a sock, use a wire hanger to pull it out. Install it back tight, plug it in, and try a short cycle.

Why Your LG Washing Machine Is Not Spinning

If your top-load LG washing machine is not spinning, your clothes stay soaking because the drum isn’t turning. This can happen if you stuff too many heavy things, like towels, in the top-load washers. Pause the washer and move clothes around so they’re even. An unbalanced sensor will stop the washer from spinning if the load is not balanced well. Spreading laundry evenly inside the drum will take care of the problem.

A broken door latch can also stop the spin. Open the door and check if it clicks shut. Close the door and press the start button. If you hear the same noise when you push the start button with the door open, you have a broken door latch. If you hear a clicking sound, but the door stays open, it’s a broken door latch. If it’s loose, you might need a new one from the appliance part store. A bad Hall sensor could also be the issue, which we’ll cover soon.

What If My LG Washer Does Not Turn On?

When your LG washer does not turn on, it’s like it’s totally dead. First, check if it’s plugged in all the way. Plug something else in the outlet to check for 120V, like a lamp to make sure it works. Look at your breaker box, if the breaker tests okay, the control board might be acting up, showing weird error codes. Unplug the washer for 5 minutes to reset teh control board. If it still won’t start, you might need a pro to check the wiring. Start with the plug and breaker first. To replace the main control board in an LG washer, we advise calling an LG washer repair professional.

Error Codes: What’s Your Washer Saying?

Error codes pop up when your LG washer is not draining, LG washing machine is not spinning, or LG washer does not turn on. They tell you what’s wrong. OE means a drain problem, like a clogged hose. UE shows up if the load is uneven, stopping the spin. LE or DE might mean a faulty Hall sensor error, which checks drum movement. Weird codes like FE point to a faulty control board. Look up the code in your washer’s manual. Unplug for five minutes to clear it. Write the code down to know what to fix.

How to Replace the Drain Pump

If your LG washer is not draining after cleaning, you might need a new drain pump. Unplug the washer and turn off the water. For front-loaders, tilt the machine back or unscrew the bottom panel with a screwdriver. The pump is at the bottom front – a small plastic part. Pull off wires gently. Use pliers to loosen hose clamps and take hoses off. Water will drip, so have a towel. Unscrew two or three bolts to remove the pump. Put the new pump in the same way: bolt it, attach hoses, and plug wires. For top-loaders, take off the back panel. Get the right pump from LG’s site. Test with a spin cycle.

Keep Your LG Washer Working Great

To prevent problems like an LG washer not draining, an LG washing machine not spinning, or an LG washer not turning on, try these easy solutions. Run a washer drum clean cycle every 6 months with bleach or a washer cleaning solution in the drum. Check pockets for coins or tissues before putting them inside the washer for washing. Don’t stuff the washer too full – half is best.

Use only HE detergent to avoid extra suds. Make sure the washer is level so it doesn’t shake too much, and install the washer on a hard floor so the washer won’t shake during the spin. If it’s in a cold spot, check for frozen hoses in winter. These tricks keep your washer running for years.

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