Troubleshooting No Drain Pump in a GE Washing Machine

Almost all washing machines, including GE washers, have a drain pump to remove water after the wash cycle. However, if the water is not pumping out of the tub, the likely reason is that the drain pump is clogged. The pump can get blocked with items that fall out of pockets and into the washing machine, such as crayons, coins, hair bands or keys. When the drain pump is not working and water does not drain, the drain pump filter needs to be cleaned. Cleaning the pump filter is a messy process, so have several towels on hand.

Things You'll Need

• Towels
• Shallow pan
• Clean cloths

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Place towels on the floor in front of the washing machine and open the small pump access door on the lower front of the GE washing machine using a coin to open the notch on the door.

   • 2

     Set a small pan under the open pump filter access door and pull down on the spout.

   • 3

     Rotate the pump filter counterclockwise and slowly pull out the filter, allowing the water to drain into the pan.

   • 4

     Wipe out the filter and rinse with water. Return the filter in the housing and rotate clockwise until securely tightened.

   • 5

     Push up on the pour spout and close the filter access door.