Whirlpool Washing Machine Drain Pump Replacement

Turn off the hot and cold water supply valves.

Place towels around the front of the washer and set a large bowl under the drain pump area.

Open the lower drawer if the washer is mounted on a pedestal.

Remove the three screws securing the lower front service panel with a 1/4 inch nut driver.

Lift the lower front service panel off the washer.

Locate the drain pump behind the lower service opening.

If your pump uses a mounting screw through a rubber grommet, remove that screw.

For a pull-tab mount, push the pump up and pull the front tab forward to release the front mount.

Slide the rear rubber feet off the mounting tabs so the pump can move forward.

Unclip the wire harness from its retainer.

Squeeze the two tabs on the connector cover, lift the cover, and unplug the pump connector.

Pull the loosened pump forward while both hoses remain attached.

Aim the cleanout cover or drain opening into the bowl.

Loosen the cleanout cover slowly and let the water drain into the bowl.

Empty the bowl and repeat until the water stops draining.

Use pliers to squeeze the tabs on the first pinch clamp.

Slide the clamp back on the hose.

Work the hose off the pump fitting.

Repeat for the second hose and clamp.

Keep the bowl and towels under the hoses to catch leftover water.

Remove the old drain pump assembly from the washer.

Compare the replacement pump with the original before installing it.

Slide the rear rubber feet under the rear mounting tabs.

Seat the front rubber mounts under the front loops and lock the pull tab over the front mount.

Reinstall the mounting screw if your pump uses one through a rubber grommet.

Compress the clamp on the rear hose with pliers or channel-lock pliers.

Slide the rear hose fully onto the back pump fitting.

Release the clamp only after the hose is fully seated.

Compress the clamp on the second hose.

Slide the second hose fully onto the remaining pump fitting and release the clamp.

Plug the pump wiring connector into the pump.

Close the connector cover until both tabs lock.

Snap the wire harness back into its retaining clips.

Leave the lower service panel off so you can watch the pump and hose connections during the test.

Dry any spilled water from the pump area.

Restore power and reopen the water supply valves.

Run a short cycle that fills with a small amount of water and then drains.

Check both hose connections and the cleanout cover for leaks.

Unplug the washer again after the leak test.

Reinstall the drawer or drawer slides if you removed them.

Set the lower service panel back in place.

Reinstall the three panel screws with a 1/4 inch nut driver.

Restore power and water to return the washer to service.

If the pump does not run, unplug the washer and reseat the electrical connector.

If the pump runs but does not drain, check the filter area, pump opening, and hoses for debris.

If a hose connection leaks, unplug the washer, dry the area, reseat the hose fully, and reposition the clamp.

If the drain error returns, look for debris rubbing the impeller before replacing another pump.

If the new pump does not match the old one, stop and confirm the part against the washer model number.