Speed Queen Poor Drain / Partial Drain

Washer does not drain completely; water remains in drum at end of cycle

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Partially clogged drain pump, Obstructed drain hose, Foreign object in tub-to-pump hose, Weak drain pump motor

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the unit and prepare for water spillage when opening hoses or pump.

  • 1. Inspect external hose: Check the drain hose for kinks or partial blockages. Straighten and flush if needed.
  • 2. Access pump and hoses: Remove the lower front or rear panel to reach the pump and tub-to-pump hose.
  • 3. Clear obstructions: Remove the tub-to-pump hose and check for socks, coins, or lint blocking flow. Clean the pump inlet and outlet.
  • 4. Pump performance: If the pump is noisy or weak, replace the drain pump with an OEM Speed Queen pump.
  • 5. Test drain: Reassemble and run a drain & spin cycle to verify full drainage.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Drain Pump
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