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Washing Machine Won't Drain (Admiral, Amana, Whirlpool)

One day my Admiral washing machine wouldn't complete the cycle and when we opened the lid it was just filled with wet clothes and water. I tried to restart the cycle but no matter what it would not drain. It turns out this was caused by a sock that somehow got stuck in the drain pump. It's not too hard to fix. My plan b was to buy a new pump but lucky it didn't come to that.
The model number for the washing machine is ATW4675YQ1. Apparently Admiral, Whirlpool and Amana all make this same unit so these directions might work for those as well.
Replacement pump part on Amazon:
www.amazon.com/Supplying-Dema...

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  • @user-ih8dr8ns8w
    @user-ih8dr8ns8w7 ай бұрын

    Video was made 5 yrs ago .. today in 2024 it just helped me fix my washer .. 8 yrs old still going strong. Thank you Sir.

  • @deadlysquirrel5560
    @deadlysquirrel55602 жыл бұрын

    You don't know how many days I searched for a video for the exact same problem. You've saved me!

  • @dominicsementelli884
    @dominicsementelli8843 жыл бұрын

    I followed these steps to fix my Admiral washer. Mine is older by an additional 5 years but the steps were very similar. I found that sand was in the pump seizing the pump. I cleaned it all out, rinsed off the inside of the pump, got the propeller to spin without a gritty sand sound and after putting it all back together, wallah, everything worked like new again. Thank you for this video.

  • @jahkina.k.akincy104
    @jahkina.k.akincy104 Жыл бұрын

    This man deserves a beer 🍺 👏 👌🏾..Good job mate!!,.wifey please give this man a beer or better make it 2 🍻

  • @thefiXfiles

    @thefiXfiles

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped!

  • @sdbrase
    @sdbrase2 жыл бұрын

    I had the same problem on my Amana which is virtually identical to your Admiral. It wouldn’t drain and was full of water. After watching your video I wanted to blame my wife 😍 and was not looking forward to moving the washer and going through all the steps you did. Fortunately I found out my problem was something different. The lid lock was not functioning properly. After some time on Google I found a solution which may be helpful for others because it certainly isn’t in any of the instruction manuals. To reset the lid lock you unplug the washer for about five minutes, then plug it back in and hold the Start/Cancel button for 20 seconds. After about 10 seconds the machine started draining and has worked perfectly ever since. Thanks for a very informative and entertaining video!

  • @Sun_Worshiper
    @Sun_Worshiper Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this. We're now best friends for the Futurama reference lol

  • @lauralewis5129
    @lauralewis5129 Жыл бұрын

    Your video is great...simple , quick and easy to understand...ty

  • @tyjlewis1
    @tyjlewis14 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful - looks like this is my project tomorrow. And nice touch with the Futurama clip 😂👍

  • @crissymcmanus
    @crissymcmanus2 жыл бұрын

    Love your video! You get down to the nitty gritty without hesitation and i love the pointer arrows.

  • @Sariannah
    @Sariannah11 ай бұрын

    This was extremely helpful, my washer wasn't pumping the water out. So I followed this video step by step and turned out it was a sock as well! Thank you!

  • @TapiwaWakatamaVHP
    @TapiwaWakatamaVHP5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir! I hooked the wet vac hose to the bottom/back of the washer where that hose connects to direct water out of the machine. I did that because I needed to suck the water out before moving the washer to another room. Then bam! Out comes my son's shredded sock. I just ran the machine through a successful test cycle. You saved me money from at least a service call... possibly a new machine! If you have Cashapp or PayPal, I'll send you $10 bucks ASAP as a token of my appreciation.

  • @thefiXfiles

    @thefiXfiles

    5 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome, glad you got it fixed! And no need to pay me a penny. Knowing I helped out a fellow common man is enough for me.

  • @jah-miealnickle4551
    @jah-miealnickle45513 жыл бұрын

    You are a LIFESAVER my Amana washing machine drained so much faster and spins really fast *clothes were literally almost dry*

  • @cody.tiffanyjohnson1725
    @cody.tiffanyjohnson17254 жыл бұрын

    This was a great help. Had the same thing happen to our admiral washer except it was a scrunchie from my wife or the kids and it made it through the pump and was stuck on the white pvc connecting to it. Thank you so much.

  • @hispanoloco
    @hispanoloco5 жыл бұрын

    I found a metal collar stay in my washer’s water pump. Thanks for the video! Saved me a repairman visit.

  • @mikemcmonigal3778
    @mikemcmonigal37785 жыл бұрын

    Perfect video for exactly what I needed. Found a sock and a backpack strap. Thanks brother...

  • @redatlas8484
    @redatlas84843 жыл бұрын

    Saved my property management $100 and they took it off my rent. Thanks dude!

  • @ephremhailemichael18
    @ephremhailemichael185 жыл бұрын

    You're the man dawg.

  • @mikepeterson2918
    @mikepeterson29183 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your video. I did the same thing on my Amana and found a wire in the pump. Removed it and the washer is working.

  • @pablopkaso8738
    @pablopkaso873810 ай бұрын

    Thank You, your instructions we're clear and save me a new washing machine...you rock man!!

  • @rogerrugama2500
    @rogerrugama25003 жыл бұрын

    I fixed my washing machine, thanks for blessed video.....

  • @firstladymayor
    @firstladymayor4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. This video really helped me. I had to remove all this fluff from a pillow that I had washed😬 I am not a mechanic but this video inspired me to try to fix it myself, and it works fine now. Thanks again!

  • @thefiXfiles

    @thefiXfiles

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey glad you got it fixed! Thanks for the comment. 😀

  • @jusliyah88
    @jusliyah8827 күн бұрын

    Thanks for sharing, truly ! This just helped me resolve the issue I had with my Amana top loader . 👌🏽

  • @gonzaloaguilar361
    @gonzaloaguilar3613 жыл бұрын

    Great video...thank you for posting it in KZread. I am fixing mine replacing the water valve cause it keeps dripping and it quit filling the tub.

  • @TheChoirDirector
    @TheChoirDirector2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video, great editing and great filming! I hope my fix is this easy.

  • @michaelarmit3647
    @michaelarmit36473 жыл бұрын

    It Worked! Great instructions that are very easy to follow. Thank you!

  • @freddyfredster9953
    @freddyfredster99533 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic job making this video !!! ... perfect !

  • @A55TRICKY
    @A55TRICKY5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Perfect fix.

  • @RubyJG
    @RubyJG Жыл бұрын

    Same exact model, same problem~ well done thank you.

  • @jbresellaz
    @jbresellaz2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this video! You just saved me from buying a new washer! Quick easy fix thanks to this video!

  • @jmh2365
    @jmh23654 жыл бұрын

    Straight to the point. Thanks man it really help us out.

  • @chrisoseland4643
    @chrisoseland46435 жыл бұрын

    That dog is adorable man.

  • @petelaflamme8346
    @petelaflamme83465 жыл бұрын

    Informative but also entertaining! I like how your arrows moved with the video image. That took some work.

  • @chriskirsten8221
    @chriskirsten82213 жыл бұрын

    thank you! This is exactly what I needed to see - life saver!

  • @jessiccaboston4382
    @jessiccaboston43823 жыл бұрын

    Can you tell your wife that I asked for her to make you your favorite meal as a token of my appreciation? This helped me so much and was so simple! Thank you!

  • @tommycantrell8519
    @tommycantrell8519 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for a great to the point and very informative video.

  • @debra-1980
    @debra-19802 жыл бұрын

    You're video was the most helpful one on here. Thank you very much.

  • @yt_dt
    @yt_dt3 жыл бұрын

    TY for this. I have a very similar model. Hoping a simple sock is the problem. Will find out soon.

  • @devigray832
    @devigray8322 жыл бұрын

    Man, thank you so much!!! I was able to fix my washer!!!

  • @ZeonsZone
    @ZeonsZone2 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Loved the futurama clip drop.

  • @Alex-jf5rx
    @Alex-jf5rx4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video. I learned how to fix the washer and had some great laughs !

  • @thefiXfiles

    @thefiXfiles

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sweet! Hope it’s the same thing for you. Mine is still running! Not bad for the cheapest washer Home Depot had 6 years ago 😂

  • @burlsigler8454
    @burlsigler84542 жыл бұрын

    Excellent! 👏That's what I needed to know

  • @AKMKGP
    @AKMKGP5 жыл бұрын

    thank you, Sir, you know I noticed that when you were moving the machine out of your porch that it is open from the bottom, I will try to access the pump from there first, thanks again!!

  • @justinlatus5736
    @justinlatus57364 жыл бұрын

    Unbelievable...another sock bandit! Thanks

  • @aerinsea
    @aerinsea4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, this was extremely helpful! Except this time it was my sock, not hers.

  • @jesseee28
    @jesseee283 жыл бұрын

    Aye this was actually the problem so happy u posted this video on KZread woulda been out a couple Hundred almost bought a new one

  • @Speeddemon3
    @Speeddemon34 жыл бұрын

    Great job!!

  • @danielmercado3722
    @danielmercado37225 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir! It ended up being my wife's sock as well! I should have liked the video on the futurama clip alone 😁

  • @thefiXfiles

    @thefiXfiles

    5 жыл бұрын

    These chick socks are washing machine slayers man! Crazy ain't it.

  • @johnpaulsikora1
    @johnpaulsikora12 жыл бұрын

    Dude, great video. Love the futurama cameo.

  • @bradbowling297
    @bradbowling2974 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sir!!! your video was invaluable...the culprit in my case was a bobby pin jammed in the pump impeller.

  • @thefiXfiles

    @thefiXfiles

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lol glad you got it fixed! So far it sounds like it’s always girl stuff clogging up these poor washers! 🤣

  • @STORMARAGING
    @STORMARAGING5 жыл бұрын

    Best advise I’ve seen...

  • @giathomas745
    @giathomas7453 жыл бұрын

    I love your dog 🐶

  • @frankalonso4273
    @frankalonso4273 Жыл бұрын

    You're AWESOME! Thanks

  • @proactivex
    @proactivex2 жыл бұрын

    your voice is excellent. and you are funny. I'm hoping to find a sock in mine also.

  • @dlh19801980
    @dlh198019803 жыл бұрын

    Saved me a ton as well. Thanks for the video. I have different model but they seem to work all the same

  • @thefiXfiles

    @thefiXfiles

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you got it fixed and saved a buck! 👍

  • @Jtwizzle
    @Jtwizzle6 ай бұрын

    Hopefully mine is a simple fix like this. Amana HE washer. Thanks for video!

  • @MyUnquenchableThirst
    @MyUnquenchableThirst2 жыл бұрын

    Thumbs up for the Leatherman :)

  • @asunciongomez7319
    @asunciongomez73192 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful thanks a lot man.

  • @howtodoelectrical200
    @howtodoelectrical2002 жыл бұрын

    Awesome thank you for posting this video

  • @richardcobb2423
    @richardcobb24233 жыл бұрын

    You can tilt it back enough against wall if enough room in laundry area of course and put a block or something under for safety and pull pump off that way. If alot of water you will still have to use pump or wet vac to get most of water out. A pan may not hold the water if alot. Maybe not faster just another method I use in repair field

  • @steveborkowski4330
    @steveborkowski43304 жыл бұрын

    Good video!!

  • @paulsoumpholphakdy3836
    @paulsoumpholphakdy38364 жыл бұрын

    It worked, thanks!!

  • @mmmeinzer
    @mmmeinzer3 ай бұрын

    Excellent video

  • @thefiXfiles

    @thefiXfiles

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @robertmccleave9898
    @robertmccleave98983 жыл бұрын

    I lost my Sh!+ on "pretty sure it was my wife trying to assassinate the Machine" this has to be the problem. I know what im doing this weekend. This is how "fix-it video's" should be. to the point and how to do it. Thanks!

  • @thefiXfiles

    @thefiXfiles

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hope your repair goes smooth! Good luck 👍

  • @dawnbeltz
    @dawnbeltz3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @MrDalelitt
    @MrDalelitt5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. Lead me right to the problem. Bobby pin stuck in the pump.

  • @thefiXfiles

    @thefiXfiles

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like more wifely devilry.

  • @A55TRICKY

    @A55TRICKY

    5 жыл бұрын

    Me too. Bobby pin.

  • @EricaChristinaLopez
    @EricaChristinaLopez5 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU! 😭 I have a washer again!!

  • @thefiXfiles

    @thefiXfiles

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yay for clean clothes! The only thing worse than doing laundry is not doing it!

  • @gordonlipsky6507
    @gordonlipsky65073 жыл бұрын

    Excellent explanation and demonstration of how to replace the drain pump. How did a sock get inside the drain tubing? There are small holes on the wash machine basket.

  • @thefiXfiles

    @thefiXfiles

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Yeah that sock getting in there confused me too. Those holes are definitely too small. My wife overloads it though so I think it might have jumped up over the side of the drum and fell down maybe. No clue 🤷

  • @germiemartin6344
    @germiemartin6344 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks bro

  • @kristihibbs7855
    @kristihibbs78554 жыл бұрын

    This helped fix our washer!!

  • @thefiXfiles

    @thefiXfiles

    4 жыл бұрын

    awesome. glad to hear it Kristi. stay safe.

  • @BericeGamerGuy
    @BericeGamerGuy2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I had a quarter stuck in the tube after the pump luckily, you got a.sub.

  • @thefiXfiles

    @thefiXfiles

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks bro. Glad you got it sorted out

  • @cnccarving
    @cnccarving2 жыл бұрын

    thank you for the video and for your time how did you cut the lidswitch?

  • @deannehokanson9299
    @deannehokanson92993 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!! This saved us!

  • @thefiXfiles

    @thefiXfiles

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, glad it helped!

  • @mclovin8655
    @mclovin86553 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I know this is a video for the pump but does anyone know where the filter is on this washer?

  • @leethompson6632
    @leethompson66323 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, this was such an easy fix and saved me from having to buy a new washer!

  • @aarongray503
    @aarongray5034 жыл бұрын

    I need to look at my suspension rods. It jumps around and bangs during the spin cycle. How do you get the top off? Thanks for the video. I have the same model.

  • @WHATFLOOR
    @WHATFLOOR11 ай бұрын

    Love the edit puns.

  • @jenniferonderdonk537
    @jenniferonderdonk5373 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for a video that gets to the point! Loved the dog making an appearance and the soch devil. Great and informative video!

  • @steviemason7770
    @steviemason77702 жыл бұрын

    Thanks dude

  • @thefiXfiles

    @thefiXfiles

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped

  • @mercedes8192
    @mercedes81925 жыл бұрын

    I have an Amanda top load washer, it looks exactly like the one you have but different style, is Amanda whirlpool, and admiral the same type of washer but different manufacturer?

  • @michaelhoffee8529
    @michaelhoffee85292 жыл бұрын

    quick question. my whirlpool has exact same pump. with machine empty, after remove clothes. do you hear water in drum below agitator upon shaking the nachine? thinking may have to look at debris under agitator or a plugged filter of some kind

  • @jaywatts333
    @jaywatts3332 жыл бұрын

    that's exactly what it was. thx

  • @therealspaceninja27
    @therealspaceninja2710 ай бұрын

    What about if it spins and drains enough to see that the drum is empty, but as you shake the drum you can hear water soothing underneath? The pump is working but not completely draining. Should I still perform this pump removal test?

  • @Mobile-mechanicNM
    @Mobile-mechanicNM3 жыл бұрын

    I'm gonna get some coffee in me disconnect the washer and go check it out in a hour or 2 hopefully it's just 1 of those half socks lol I will let you know this evening, fingers crossed!

  • @Mobile-mechanicNM

    @Mobile-mechanicNM

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well 2 hours after watching this my washer is back in the house and running it's first test load no sock in my case but...a broken rusty bra underwire had found its way into the pump thanks for the help. I'm very mechanically inclined but I was just going to buy a new washer figured it was toasted after only 8 years of use

  • @justinoketa5385
    @justinoketa53852 жыл бұрын

    Can i get a link of where YOu bought the tools you used

  • @phyllisstiles9409
    @phyllisstiles94094 жыл бұрын

    dose your tube on your amana be loses and should it hold water afteryou spin and drin under the tube

  • @nancytinnes6293
    @nancytinnes62934 жыл бұрын

    What is the next thing to look at if this wasn’t the problem?

  • @TheQuinonesc1
    @TheQuinonesc12 жыл бұрын

    I wonder do you know anything about this my amana washer will do a load and about mid load on the rinse part it locks but it just keeps ticking and doesn't do anything

  • @MaryGarcia-lz4kv
    @MaryGarcia-lz4kv3 жыл бұрын

    I have a front load amana washer that will turn on but not start at all, I feel so angry that it stopped working as this is our second washing machine in less than 2 years.

  • @snipitwithtriplets2815
    @snipitwithtriplets28155 жыл бұрын

    Thanks this is probably whays wrong eith it I have a 3 year warranty I have only had it for 6 months

  • @luckycali13
    @luckycali132 жыл бұрын

    So water does drain out of that hose but when it gets to rinse cycle it doesn't do anything should I still take off the pump?

  • @patrickdullea6991
    @patrickdullea69912 жыл бұрын

    My machine (exact model) leaves about 4 inches of water in the drum after a spin cycle..could a fouled pump be the problem (like yours)??

  • @rachelvg84
    @rachelvg844 жыл бұрын

    Was it not spinning as well when this happened?

  • @WaffleStaffel
    @WaffleStaffel2 жыл бұрын

    Mine stops at the rinse cycle like yours, but the pump seems to work fine, I just have to select a new rinse cycle. I replaced the controller, now it does the same thing, but I don't have to start a new cycle, I just have to push the "play" button. It's like it pauses itself, but only after filling for the final rinse. Any idears?

  • @frieddaypim799
    @frieddaypim799 Жыл бұрын

    God damn it I don't wanna do this bs thanks for the video

  • @lauralewis5129
    @lauralewis5129 Жыл бұрын

    Any suggestions on why my washer doesn't spin

  • @taylortrash7335
    @taylortrash73353 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!!!! I was able to fix my mom's washer and save her money!!!

  • @thefiXfiles

    @thefiXfiles

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad the video helped. Good on you for taking care of family. Well done 👍

  • @amyschwartz1791
    @amyschwartz17914 жыл бұрын

    Come on, admit it! Your beagle/puggle appliance guru was the brains behind this fix!

  • @thefiXfiles

    @thefiXfiles

    4 жыл бұрын

    LOL! yeah he's a puggle. his contribution is usually to nudge me and get in the way when i'm on the ground working on something. he thinks ground time is play time. and when he's really trying to mess with me he'll come over and knock the camera over.

  • @NoSuffix
    @NoSuffix Жыл бұрын

    1:42, LMAO!

  • @mikealalee2889
    @mikealalee2889 Жыл бұрын

    God damnit. I'm so mad I have to take the whole thing out like that. XD guuuuuh! *rolls up sleeves* solutions are solutions!

  • @TT-dp8qh
    @TT-dp8qh3 ай бұрын

    That dog said, "I told you".

  • @thefiXfiles

    @thefiXfiles

    3 ай бұрын

    Zero respect from that animal! 🤣