Customer Questions and Answers for Drain Hose by Whirlpool

This drain hose carries used water from your appliance to the home drain during and after the cycle. Replacing a damaged or clogged hose restores proper draining and helps prevent leaks and standing water.

• Routes wastewater from the appliance outlet to the household drain
• Maintains a sealed, unobstructed path for efficient draining
• Helps prevent leaks from splits, brittleness, or loose connections
• Commonly resolves slow/no drain, water left in the tub, or water backing up
• Visible kinks, cracks, or blockages in the hose indicate replacement is needed

• Disconnect power and shut off water supply before servicing
• Place a towel or shallow pan to catch residual water when removing the old hose
• Note original routing and clamp locations; avoid kinks or sharp bends during install
• Fully seat and tighten connections, then run a brief drain to check for leaks