A clothes washer may stop draining mid-cycle for a number of reasons. Here's how to drain a washing machine of standing water before repairing it.

It can seem hopeless when any major appliance stops working, but luckily, washing machines are some of the easiest to DIY repair, especially if they’re older. “Fixing your washing machine is ...

How Often to Drain a Washing Machine It's recommended to manually drain your machine, and specifically the pump or hose, every one to three months, depending on how often you're using the machine.