{"id":556,"date":"2021-05-11T15:03:59","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T22:03:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/?p=556"},"modified":"2025-07-16T05:53:56","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T12:53:56","slug":"how-to-replace-a-washing-machine-drain-pump-motor-with-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/how-to-replace-a-washing-machine-drain-pump-motor-with-video\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Replace a Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor (with Video!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Is your washing machine refusing to drain, leaving you with sopping clothes and mounting frustration? Don&#8217;t rush to replace the entire appliance just yet! With this step-by-step guide and an easy-to-follow how-to video below, we&#8217;ll show you how to replace the faulty pump and motor assembly yourself, saving you both time and money.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-video avia-video-16-9   av-lazyload-immediate  av-lazyload-video-embed  '   itemprop=\"video\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"  data-original_url='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dJogazzHPas' ><script type='text\/html' class='av-video-tmpl'><div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe title=\"How To: LG\/Kenmore Drain Pump Motor 4681EA2001T\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dJogazzHPas?feature=oembed&autoplay=1&loop=0&controls=1&mute=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/script><div class='av-click-to-play-overlay'><div class=\"avia_playpause_icon\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welcome to this article if your washing machine isn\u2019t draining and you\u2019ve narrowed down the many culprits to the pump and motor assembly. A part like that going bad may feel like it way be time to replace the whole appliance, but there is still hope! You can save yourself a lot of stress and a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ton <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of cash by purchasing a new, compatible pump &#8212; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AppliancePartsPros.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will probably have the one you need &#8212; and we can help you install it yourself. There are a number of steps<\/span> but that doesn&#8217;t mean this repair is particularly difficult. Don&#8217;t worry, we&#8217;ll walk you through it! Follow this step-by-step guide to replace a washing machine drain pump motor, your washer will be back to finishing up its spin cycle in about an hour!<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tools Needed to Replace a Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re going to need to disassemble much of the washing machine for this job, but it doesn\u2019t actually require that many tools. Here\u2019s what you should have on hand:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Replacement Washer Drain Pump Motor: We make it easy to find the perfect replacement for your washing machine. Access the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/washer-pump.html\">Replacement Washer Drain Pump Motors<\/a> on AppliancePartsPros.com and search by your specific washer model model.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screwdrivers: one Phillips head, one flathead.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pair of pliers.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pair of vice grip locking pliers.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bucket, large bowl, or other receptacle to hold drained water.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pair of work gloves<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-559 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-559 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/shutterstock_584289709-1500x630.jpg\" alt='' title='Water,Splash,Of,The,Washing,Machine,Drum' height=\"630\" width=\"1500\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Replace a Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Disconnect the washer from both power and water.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Before starting any repairs, ensure that the washing machine is completely disconnected from its power source, either by unplugging the appliance from the wall or flipping the corresponding breaker in your home\u2019s circuit box. It is vitally important that you never complete maintenance on an appliance while it is connected to power. When unplugging it, be sure to keep the plug itself up and off the ground to avoid it getting wet! You can tape it to the side of the washer with a masking or painter\u2019s tape.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this job, you will also want to turn off the appliance\u2019s hot and cold water supply. Check for a couple of hoses leading to color-coded valves &#8212; red for hot, blue for cold &#8212; and turn both valves into the off position. This should be sufficient to disconnect the water.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Drain the washer tub. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some washers will automatically drain after being unplugged for around five to ten minutes, so it\u2019s not a bad idea to let the appliance sit for a bit before moving on if it\u2019s still full of water. Otherwise, you\u2019ll need to either bail out the tub or manually drain it with the emergency drain hose.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pull the washing machine away from the wall.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You are going to need access to the back of the washer, so a few feet should be sufficient.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Take the top off of the washing machine.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> On the back of the washer, there should be two brackets securing the top to the body. Unscrew the lower screw on each bracket to free up the top, then pull it back and up. The top could get caught on a couple of stoppers if you pull it back too far, so try only pulling it back an inch and a half or so to start.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Remove the front control panel.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Start by removing the detergent drawer completely if your washer has one. There should be a button or tab in the back of the drawer that you can press to release the drawer and pull it all the way out. Set this aside and remove the mounting screws securing the panel. On the model featured in our repair video, these screws are found in the same compartment as the detergent drawer.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The control panel is still held in place by tabs that go along the length of its back edge. If you weren\u2019t wearing work gloves before, you should put them on now to reduce the risk of pinching your fingers! You\u2019ll want to work each tab out of its slot and pull the control panel away from the appliance. It will still be attached by a bundle of wires. You can either unplug them to get the control panel completely out of the way (this is recommended), or set the panel on top of the washer, leaving it plugged in.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Continue disassembly by removing the door gasket clamp.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can access the gasket by opening the washing machine door. The rubber seal around the opening of the washer is the gasket, and it is held in place by a metal clamp &#8212; a round metal wire secured by a spring.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To remove the gasket from the washing machine, you\u2019ll want to first remove the clamp. Locate the spring &#8212; it should be on the bottom of the gasket &#8212; and use a flat head screwdriver to gently pull it away from the gasket. Slide the screwdriver in from the top of the spring to avoid damaging the gasket and carefully work the spring and the attached clamp out of the groove it\u2019s snapped into to remove it. Once you\u2019ve taken care of the clamp, the gasket should be easy to push back and away to access the interior of the washer.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Disconnect the wire harness from the door switch.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> With the gasket pushed back away from the washing machine\u2019s front panel, you can reach into the machine to find the door switch. This will be right behind the latch on the inside of the front panel. To unplug it, find the release tab on the wire harness, press it, and pull the wires away from the switch. Once that\u2019s done, close the washer door.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Make your life a little easier by setting up the drain hose.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> At this point, even if you\u2019re working with a washing machine that isn\u2019t obviously full of water, it\u2019s still a good idea to set the drain hose up with a bucket or other receptacle. The drain hose won\u2019t get rid of all the water still sitting in the pump or elsewhere in the appliance, but using it will go a long way toward saving you from an unexpected mess.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The drain hose is accessed from a panel on the front of the washing machine, usually toward the bottom. You can pry the panel off with a flathead screwdriver, but be mindful that you don\u2019t scrape the metal when you do. Once the panel\u2019s off, make sure to have whatever bucket, bowl, or other receptacle in place beneath it before removing the hose, unplugging it and setting it in the bucket to collect excess water.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Remove the front panel to fully gain access to the interior of the washing machine.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Still working from that access panel where the hose is, there should be a mounting screw holding the access panel\u2019s back cover in place. Remove that, which will give you access to another screw. This is one of the mounting screws holding the front panel on, so remove that, and then move up to the top of the front panel to find the rest of the mounting hardware.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove these last screws at the top, making sure that you\u2019re propping the front panel up into place with your body as you remove the final screw. Once this last screw is out, there won\u2019t be anything holding the panel in place and it may fall off immediately. You can pull the panel back and slightly up to remove it completely.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Remove the hoses from the pump and motor assembly.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> With the front panel completely removed, you should have access to the pump. Your next step is to remove the hoses from the assembly, but first, be sure to set a towel down beneath them to catch any excess water that might spill out.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If any of the hoses are clamped in place &#8212; and they probably will be &#8212; you\u2019ll need a pair of pliers to pull the clamps back before removing them. The hoses will likely be different colors and sizes, but be sure to keep track of which one goes where before removing.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Remove the pump and motor assembly, itself. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove the two mounting screws holding it in place, and then reach around behind to check for a release tab. Press this to free the assembly and push back to dislodge it from where it\u2019s installed. Be mindful of the wires and drain hose attached to the assembly as you move.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, disconnect the wires attached to the pump and motor, making note of which wire goes where. There should be four total, two on each side. It\u2019s not a bad idea to take a picture with your phone before doing this so that you can reference it later. With the wires disconnected, you can completely remove the assembly from the appliance!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Replace the pump.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The old pump will be attached to the assembly by a few mounting screws and should be easy to remove once those are unscrewed. Once it\u2019s off, grip the pump to pull it out of the plastic cover. You can slide the new pump back into the cover and attach it to the assembly.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reinstall the pump and motor assembly.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make sure the emergency drain hose is threaded through correctly, and be mindful that each wire is plugged back into the correct location. Then, snap it back into place on the base of the washer. You\u2019ll hear a click when it\u2019s set. Finally, reattach the mounting screws to ensure the assembly is secure.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reassemble the washing machine.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Finally! You\u2019re almost there. Now you just need to repeat all those steps you just did in reverse. Here\u2019s a breakdown of what you need to do:<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reattach each of the hoses, making sure the clamps are securely back in place.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recap the drain hose.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put the front panel back onto the washer. Make sure it\u2019s resting on the tabs along the bottom of the washer so that it sits properly, then screw it into place. There should be four mounting screws at the top and one mounting screw near the bottom at the access panel.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put the drain assembly back into place. You\u2019ll want to pull the drain hose out so it\u2019s easier to thread through the appropriate opening, then snap the assembly cover into place before reattaching the appropriate mounting screw. Replace the drain hose in its holding clip, then snap the access panel back into place.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reattach the washer door switch\u2019s wires.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replace the gasket and secure it. Press the gasket into place all the way around to ensure it\u2019s seated correctly before reinstalling the spring clamp. Tuck the spring clamp in at least most of the way around, and then use a pair of vice grips to carefully secure the spring and clamp the rest of the way by pulling the spring taut and setting it into place.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reattach the front control panel, making sure that it is snapped into the tabs along the back before securing it with screws. Once it\u2019s secure, reattach the wires and then slide the detergent drawer back into place.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replace the top of the washer, making sure it is properly lined up as you slide it into place. Don\u2019t forget to secure the mounting screws!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Plug the washing machine back in and turn the water valves back on.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You\u2019ve completed this repair! We recommend that you run an empty test wash to ensure that everything is in working order.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrapping Up<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s it! By following our step-by-step guide, you should now have a washing machine in working order. When the washing is done, think of us for all your future repair questions. Whether you&#8217;re just looking for parts or seeking a specialized do-it-yourself guide, check out <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AppliancePartsPros.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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