How To Tell If Washing Machine Pump Is Bad

In this video Ill take you through the process that I went through to diagnose and replace a washing machine drain pump.

How to tell if washing machine pump is bad. Adjust the scale dial to zero. If you find that something has got wrapped around it you will. Start the washer and wait for the washer tub to fill with water.

I would start by taking the lower front panel off. How do I know if my washing machine water pump is bad. A pulsating pressure indicates that there is not enough water in the pump.

The belt seems ok now when I turn the washer on it seems like it wants to start and I get a humming noise and nothing happens. First disconnect the washing machine from the electricity source and remove the pump. The five most common signs of motor issues are listed below.

The first is a blockage in the pump often from small items like a sock. If the pulley doesnt turn freely and is frozen or stiff replace it. Another reason as to why your machine may not be draining is that the pump can be burnt out or sometimes something can get wrapped around the pump impeller such as a piece of plastic or an elastic band.

Touch a probe to. Locate the pump it. Locate the two wires connected to the side of the water pump and remove them from the terminals.

Leaks are often caused by a worn or damaged pump seal. How to tell if the motor is bad on my maytag washer. A reading of zero or infinity means the pump requires replacement.