Amana Washer Not Draining (Front & Top)

Your Amana washer may not drain for several reasons, but there is no need to worry. We are here with some proven troubleshooting steps you can try.

The most probable cause responsible for your Amana washer not draining is:

The drain hose is clogged, broken, or kinked.
The drain pump is malfunctioning.
The drive belt is faulty.
The drain hose isn’t installed within the suggested height range.

Fix this issue by cleaning the blockage from the drain pump or hose and straightening the drain hose. Ensure the drain hose is installed above a maximum of 96 inches from the floor.

To get further solutions for your Amana washer not daring or spinning, read our article attentively.

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Why is my Amana washer not draining?

The draining function of your Amana washer removes the waste water during the rinse cycle from the tub. It will be terrifying if it is not draining properly.

We will teach you the exact tips you can try to fix your issues. But let’s first learn the reasons that will make it easy to solve this issue.

Your top or front-load Amana washer isn’t draining for below reasons:

If the washer’s drain hose is clogged, twisted, or broken, the washer won’t drain.
The drain pump is clogged and can’t supply water to the drain hose pipe.
The sensors are faulty and can’t tell the washer the time of draining.
No spin, low, or extra low option is selected ( front load washer).
Excessive suds are present for using too much detergent.
The lid isn’t fully closed. (top load washer)
The door lock is fully closed(front load washer).
The Top load washer suspension rod is broken.
The drive belt is bent or broken and won’t drain.
The tub bearings is faulty and you need to replace tub bearings
The coin trap is clogged and prevents the washer from draining or spinning.
Overloading the washer may cause the washer not to drain or spin.

How to troubleshoot if your Amana washer is not draining?

If your Amana washer is not draining, the following troubleshooting steps for the top-loader and front-loader washer will help you resolve the issue.

You can only try out these fixes before calling a professional.

Amana front load washer not draining or spinning: what to do?

If you have an Amana front loader washer that isn’t draining or spinning, follow our proven checking and fixing to solve this problem.

Step 1: Check the drain hose of amana washer

The drain hose removes the water from the washer.

If the drain hose is twisted, straighten it.
If it is clogged with small objects, clean it quickly. To do it:

Pull the drain hose out, or if needed, unscrew it from your washer.

Now check it to find any obstructions by blowing air or running water through the hose.

If something is obstructing the drain hose or tube, clean it.
If nothing is blocked, go to check the drain pump. Follow the next step.
If the drain hose is bent or worn out, replace the drain hose to increase the ability of the washer to pump water.

Step 2: Drain pump of front load amana washer

In your front load amana washer, you may get the pump at the bottom of the front side of the washer. If it is faulty, the washer won’t drain, and its drum won’t spin.

So check the pump. If its pump tube is clogged with any small objects, clean it.

Check the pump motor for continuity. If the motor tests negative for continuity, replace the pump.

Step 3: Check the door lock and strike

Ensure the door lock is fully closed.
Check the door strike. If it is damaged or broken, it will prevent the washer from draining. You can replace it because the broken strike isn’t fixable.

Step 4: No spin, low, or extra low option is selected

Check if the No spin, a low, or extra low option is selected in your front load Amana washer.
If yes, your washing machine won’t remove enough water.
So select the higher spin speed so the washer perfectly washes the clothes and drains the water.

Last but not the least, read this helpful post of mine to know how to drain Amana washing machine for storage. Here I have shared some more helpful tips to drain the washer when needed.

Amana top load washer not draining: how to fix it?

If your Amana top load washer won’t drain or spin, execute the below proven checking and fixing method:

Step 1: The Drain hose of Amana top load washer

If your top load washer drain hose is kinked or clogged, it may not drain water.

So check it by pulling the hose out, or if necessary, unclip it from your washer.

Remove any obstructions from the drain hose or drain pipe.
Straighten the twisted drain hose.
Always use a U-shaped drain hose and connect it perfectly.

If it is bent or damaged, replace it.

If everything is ok, the problem is with the drain pump. Let’s see below.

Step 2: Top load amana washer drain pump issue

In your top load amana washer, the drain pump is located under the washer drum underneath the washer agitator and end of the drain hose.

To check the drain pump, unscrew the back panel to access the pump.

Remove the drain line.

Place a towel or bowl to catch the extra water.

Unscrew the drain pump.

Check the filter screen for any obstructions and clean it.

Now check if the pump motor has continuity. If not, replace it.

Step 3: Check the lid lock assembly of the top load washer

Check if the lid is not fully closed during operation. If yes, the washer will stop during any cycle, even draining.

So check the lid lock assembly. If it is faulty or damaged, replace the lid lock with new ones.

Then test the washer by closing and opening the lift several times.
Press the start button and see what happens.

Step 4: Suspension rod of top load amana washer

A broken suspension rod may be responsible for your top load washer won’t finish a cycle like draining.

It will make the tub unbalanced and can’t spin. To check the suspension rod:

Unscrew the screws from the back of the machine.

Open the top part of the washer.

Open the cap and take out the suspension rod from under the washer.

If the rod is damaged, replace it. Ensure you replace all rods at once.

The common solution for both top and front-load Amana washers:

You can follow the below common steps for both of your top and front-load washing machines if they are not draining:

Step 1: Excessive suds are present:

If you notice a lot of suds in the washer, it will prevent the washer from spinning and pumping water.

Using excessive detergent or not using the HE detergent may cause excessive suds.

So check the manufacturers’ information to measure the exact amount of detergent and use HE high-efficiency detergent in the washing machine.

Step 2: Check the drive belt

The drive belt of your washer operates the drain pump. It is attached to the drain pump and works like a pulley system.

If it’s broken or not tight with the pump pulleys, the washer may not drain.

You can fix it yourself but you first need to get the answer on how to tell whether your washing machine belt needs replacement or not

Step 3: Check for overloads

Don’t overload or tightly pack the loads. An unbalanced load erases the spin speed and wet clothes during the end cycle.

Step 4: Check the coin trap

Some washing machines have coin traps to trap small or foreign objects and keep free and clean your washer drain.

Open the coin trap.

If the coin trap is clogged by accommodate dirt. So clean it regularly. Otherwise, the washer won’t drain.
Never scrape the coin trap with knives or such items.

Step 5: Check the drain hose height range

The requirement drainpipe(standpipe) is a maximum of 96 inches (244 cm) and a minimum of 30”(76.2 cm) for the front load washer.

A max of 96 inches and a min 39”(99 cm) for the top load washer.

If the Amana washer drainpipe size range exceeds 96”, your washing machine can’t properly pump the water from your washer.

So, ensure the drain hose pipe is installed at the recommended range from the floor.

Amana washer not draining and making noise

It is normal if the washer makes sounds during the draining cycle. During this process, the washer continuously runs water to drain and makes a sound.

But if the Amana washer won’t drain and make a large or gurgling sound, the drain pump may be blocked or defective.

Over time, some small objects may lid the pump and pump filter and prevent the water flow.

How to fix it?

To check if anything is present in the drain pump,

Take out the drain pump from the washer.
Then check for any obstructions.
If you find any objects in the pump filter screen, clean them.
Check the pump motor using a multimeter to test its continuity. If it is negative of continuity, replace it.

Where is the drain pump in the Amana washer?

The drain pump actually pumps wastewater to the drain hose, and through the drain hose, the water flows and runs out from the washer tub.

In your top load amana washer, the drain pump is located under the washer drum underneath the agitator.

In your front-load washer, the drain pump is at the bottom of the front side of the washer.

If the drain pump is faulty, your washer won’t drain water properly.

In conclusion

Do you have any more questions or hesitations about why your Amana washer won’t drain, and what can you do to fix it?

We hope our proven checking and troubleshooting steps help you address the exact reasons for solving them without professional help.

Yet, if none of the fixes work, you can call a professional or comment to us. We will try to give you a better solution.

Amana washer not draining (Front & Top)