Quick Fix: Washer that won't drain or spin **how to fix without parts** 

We have zero extra money, and 3 young children under 5. Your video diagnosed and repaired the issue with our washer! There exists not enough kind words to express my gratitude! The world is a better place with people like you in it!

Hey , your video is four years old and still helping people out. Really appreciate it , turns out it was the lid switch what a relief!

I am a 62 year old woman who has never done anything to a washing machine except add soap and spin the knob. 3 year old washer wouldn't spin or drain. Did not want to pay hundreds of dollars to get my favorite plumber out here. Viola! As promised, the cabinet was a bear to put back on but- I'm doing laundry right now. Reggie, you are def the man of the year!

Reggie I watched your at 11:30 pm. my wife told me at 11pm that machine wood not pump out. I took a quick look. Watched 4 videos, your take on the problem sounded like my issue. Went back down at 11:50pm. So I flipped it back to the wall pulled out the pump found a purple 2 x 2 washer cloth. Since “ prince “ hasn’t visited since the 80’s , it was my wife’s make up remover pad. Some how found its way in the hamper. I was done and back upstairs at 12:15 am. I thank you for you help and quick find and perfect explanation. Any boiler questions I will return the favor. Eric

Not all heroes wear capes. Thank you for taking the time to put up this video. It saved me a repair bill.

I'm a single mom and have never fixed a washer by myself but I watched your video and there was my 2 year olds sock in the pump! You saved me BIG TIME!!! I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH!!! You made the video easy enough for me to fix it! Your awesome!!!

The bit with struggling to get the sock out makes this such a real deal video. It's never as easy as the edited video makes it look!

I am a 26 year old mom of 3 year old twins and literally zero experience with any type of repair, and I just fixed my washer by myself in under two hours with constant interruptions from my kids. I was envisioning $$$ to repair or replace it so I can’t believe it was completely free!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

Thank you for showing an example that was harder than normal. Repair videos usually make it seem so easy, and then they never tell you what to do if it is hard. Thanks a lot!

So many videos show one merely lifting the sock out like it's so easy every time. You encountered difficulty, showed viewers how to approach that problem & still come out on top. Very nicely done sir. Believe I have a washer that needs fix'n.

This video saved me! My husband was preparing to purchase a new washing machine, which wasn't in our plan, until I found this video. We have 4 young children, with 3 under the age of 4, and a ton of laundry. It was indeed a baby sock jamming the pump! Thank you so much!!!

You are the man. Dealt with a dryer issue last year, took it apart twice and replaced multiple parts just to end up buying a new one. Washing machine had issues today and was about to not deal with it and buy a new one. Got to this video, gave it a try, and sure enough a little Frozen Elsa sock was stuck in there. Massive thanks.

As the manager/maintenance man at a small apartment complex this channel has been a blessing. 😇😎

3 years later and still saving lives!!! 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾 Not only did you help me fix this you helped me score some brownie points with my landlady who didn’t have to come out and pay to have it fixed! Much love brother!!! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

Amazing video. Thanks so much for posting. People don't realize how much this helps people who ain't got money to call a pro or replace things. Truly, thank you

You sir are a god send. I couldn’t afford a new washer so I had to figure it out and watching your video helped me fix it!!!

Dude. You’re the man. You literally walked me thru every single step. Exactly the same as yours, except my sock was purple! Thank you so much for this.

I feel amazing right now and its all your fault. I got to fix my own washer in 20 minutes and it wasn't difficult at all. saved me hours of time and money too! Thank you Thank you thank you

I'm just seeing this for the first time! I have been repairing these types of washers since 1997! I feel you, brother! I know these things up, down, left, right, in, out, top to bottom! There are not much to them, but if you don't know, then you're screwed! I have repaired or replaced everything there is to repair or replace on these things! Funny story, we delivered a new, in the box washer to a customer and installed it in her basement. There was a scratch, less than 1 inch from the manufacturer on the back of the washer, ABSOLUTELY nothing that affected the performance of the machine, and she wanted a replacement, even after we went as far as offering her $100.00 off the price. So we packed the machine back up and replaced it for her, behind a scratch that she would never see unless she moved the washer and looked behind it! My buddy, who worked with me, ended up buying that washer for 95 bucks, and after 25 years, it still works great! He hasn't fixed anything on it. That lady paid $350.00 for a washer she could've kept for $250.00, and 25 years later, that washer is still going strong. With that less than 1 inch scratch on the back of it!😂

Reggie, a billion times thank you!!! You are a life saver. Such a simple dilemma that's causing a major headache. We almost spent $100+ on a new motor or $50 on a new capacitor or $2500 on a new W/D set. You're a godsend. Cheers to you!!

Reggie, you have my deepest gratitude. Thank you for this easy to follow video. I was able to fix my washer myself and now feel like I could run the world with the confidence it has given me. My significant other is still staring at me with his mouth wide open which in addition to the money I saved is priceless. Thank you sir!!

Thank you so much! My washer wouldn’t drain or spin last night so I googled a bit and as soon as I found your video, I knew it was the problem you described. My dad came over and was able to follow your instructions and fix the blockage- only took us about 20 mins total (draining all the water into his wet vac took the most time!) You saved me a bunch of money. Really appreciate it.

my dad is 85 and not able to look after himself properly. his washer just stopped and this vid is a lot of help. thank you for doing this.

Great video. Well spoken while demonstrating...and filming. Lots to coordinate and still comes through in good order. Video is about two years old and it sure helped me tonight so thank you very much!

Thank you brother, it took me like 4 hours to get it done but I was able to fix my washer, I was going to purchase a new one tomorrow but thanks to your video I was able to get fix it.

Thank you SOOOO SO much for this video!! I ordered a new washer last night to replace my 29 year old Whirlpool that would hum and wasn't spinning, or draining. I got into it and fished my 2 year old's sock out of the pump!!! Luckily I was able to cancel the order and get my money back!!

Awesome video my friend!!! 2years later and your video is still helping people. Just made the same repair to my whirlpool gold. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

My wife and I are newly married Money has been tight. It was a very tough week, the washer went out. Following your video I diagnosed and fixed our washer. Thank you so much! It may be small to others, but we are very thankful. You are awesome!

Thank you for this information. Saved me from a new washer. Repairman said it was the timer and wanted to charge me over $400. I replaced the timer myself and the problem still existed so I found your video and sure enough, something was lodged in the pump.

Reggie you are a life saver. I've never worked on a washing machine before nor am I mechanically savy. You diagnosed the problem for me, and I was able to remove the sock easily. Thank you friend

Dude, I'm one of the least handy guys alive. I was able to get the washer working. Thank you. I wish I would have had the clamp though

Dude… You just saved me So. Much. Money. Thank you. I was able to fix that for zero dollars instead of buying an entire new set of appliances

You are such an excellent teacher! Your video diagnosed the problem and walked me through step by step. I used your other video to learn how to put the panel back on. You have saved me so much money. Thank you, thank you! So many of us have benefited from your knowledge. Thank you so much!

The myth of the missing socks has been solved.

I love that you did Not edit out your struggle ("fight") to get that dang sock out! Shows us DIYers the real fits we might face, but with persistence and tips (rolling the needlenose), eventually success. Thank you! (& Love comments others expressing gratitude of you saving hard working families needed $$. Kudos Reggie! God Bless.)

I Never comment on RU-vid but this saved my life at 1 am with a flooding Maytag washer. Thanks so much!

I have to add my thank you to the long list of people you’ve helped fix their washer themselves! Thank you for leading me right to the toddler sock stuck in the pump :)

Thanks so much Reggie. This is a great video tutorial. I had viewed a couple others which were also great. But your video surpass them because your washer example happened to be the particular one I had that did not have the screws on the back. So I had to use the putty knife. I cannot thank you enough for such a great video. Much thanks again.

Once AGAIN you have saved time, money, aggravation, and headaches of a major dilemma by reducing it to a common occurrence repairable in no time flat ! Just got a used washer home and in place (bought yesterday as a "good working washer", full load washed, but no drain or spin. Thought I would do some research before calling the seller and calling him out. This problem could have occurred anywhere from his removal, a 45 mile transport, and my own final install in my house. I did the repair in less than 5 minutes, and had no need to embarrass myself with a phone call based on an incorrect assumption.....Thank You ! !

Thank you for this video❤. Me and my husband fixed our washer machine in 15 minutes. It was our daughter’s sock in the pump. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Awesome!! Thank you!! I don't have to purchase a new washer. I'm super ecstatic at 1am learning how to fix my washer by myself. Yippee 😄 Kudos to you 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Awesome. You nailed it. Exactly the problem with my washer. I was looking at replacing the timer, the motor, Etc. Then checked for the motor...did not spin. Pulled the pump and it did spin! Sure enough a small piece of cloth stuck in the pump. Pulled it out, put it back, and it started up and drained just fine. The fact that it was humming like you said is what gave it away, motor was trying to turn. Will be a hero when the wife gets home! Saved me hundreds, thanks! :-)

You're a God! I followed along step by step and today I am washing clothes again! My kid's sock is a white one lol. Is there a place that I can just send a quick donation without a subscription? Youre amazing. AMAZING!

Just another mama stopping by to say thank you so much for your video! I just pulled a kid sock out of our drain pump! My washer is older than dirt & I truly can't afford a new one right now so you saved the day. Thank you, thank you, thank you ❤

You definitely saved me a few hundred bucks from trying to find a used replacement. This was the exact issue with a little white sock. All repaired and cleaner now too. Thank you!

SO thats where my lost socks go!?! hehe. Thank you so much for this video. Saved me so much time and money.

I really appreciate you taking the time to put this video together, I have a GE washer and it was making the humming sound and not spinning, although disassembling my GE washer is a bit different, after watching this vid I was able to go the water pump and saw that a wash cloth was stuck in there. You are amazing, you saved me how much it would have cost to have a repair guy come by. Thanks brother!

Thank you Reggie for your demonstration! Well done, even when the going got tough! Today is Memorial Day, and with all the holidays, my luck has it that at least one home appliance has to break down on a holiday (my walk behind mower drive also quit being self-propelled today) my washer would not go into the spin cycle, so after checking the lid switch, capacitor and belt for functionality, now I'll check out the pump for an obstruction. (after pumping out the water out of the drum, I found out how my wife is laundering money and also found one of her little socks under the agitator) If I need parts I will buy from your website! this is the kind of advertising that gets my attention! Bravo!

Excellent video! I had 1 sock and 2 pieces of weed eater string 😂😂 My problem evolved over 2-3 days Started with having to run spin cycle a couple times then it wouldn’t drain. Very easy to repair! I slid mine out and tilted back and let it rest against the wall and had access to get it from underneath. Thanks again for doing what you do!

Thank you so much! We literally went shopping for some decent used washers (very unsuccessful)because ours was aging and I assumed something might happen with it in the near future and yesterday it had the exact same symptoms you showed in the video. I thought "I knew it. I knew the time was coming". BUT- thanks to This most helpful info, we're able to hold off on the big purchase for now. My 19 yr old daughter and I were able to do this whole job after I got off work before my husband made it home! What a great feeling to give the surprise "WE DON'T actually need to buy a new washer!" We are all elated. Thank you thank you!

My washer has been out for almost a year now! FINALLY got around to YouTubing stuff today, trying to fix it myself before I went and spent $600+ on a new one! Everyone kept saying it was the coupler, or the switch, although it was neither of those! I was JUST about to give up and before I came across your video, and this was just the issue! I had a sock stuck in my pump!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! You are awesome Sir! Appreciate you tremendously!

Thank you! Excellent video! Also thank you for showing this where sometimes things aren't going as planned, because that's life.

Thanks so much you saved me...... I couldn’t believe until I seen it for myself. Pulled the pump off and there was my sons sock🤦🏾

Soooo helpful!! As soon as you explained how the obstruction happens I had an aha! moment. Last thing I washed was my cat’s little bed but I noticed some of the stuffing came out into the washer and I had a hard time pulling it out. Specifically the pieces hanging out from the top of the drum that had gotten into in the same area where you explained socks typically get stuck. Apparently I didn’t get it all and have to take my washer apart now lol but at least I know the problem!! Thank you 🙏

I'm single and a little older. This video helped me so much. Thank you !!!!

So glad for RU-vid I've become more self Reliant on my self because of it and learned so much over the years. See RU-vid is good if it was used for educational purposes with kids.

Thank you so much. I am 38 weeks pregnant and my washer stopped spinning and draining. I landed on your video first, took apart the washer and fixed it myself. Very simple instructions. It was my toddlers sock! Thanks again!

Thanks Reggie! That’s what I found...a booty sock of my wife’s obstructing the pump. I’m back washing clothes THANKS TO YOU, MY MAN!!! Thanks REGGIE again and God bless you and your friends and family on these Holiday seasons!!

This video still works!! Just pulled mine a part and found my kids grey sock stuck in the pump. You’re doing the lords work and please keep it up. My sincerest thanks you.

THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH Reggie. I thought it was a belt, the agitator or lid switch. I checked all those other things and then I saw your video. The minute I heard the humming, I knew that was the problem. Padding and wire from a bra were jammed in my pump. You are a money saver to a single mom. Thank you, brethren.

Oh man, I always watch some video that makes repairs look really easy and as I get into it, it ends up being less simple. I had the same symptoms but nothing clogging the pump. After that I got intimidated and called a repair guy. He said it was a capacitor or timer. The capacitor would be an extra $110 after his $65 just to come out, which he couldn't guarantee would fix it, or the timer which would be $450 and I might as well get a new one. I think I'm getting a new washer after spilling too much water on the floor and stressing myself out taking my washer apart (I don't mistake myself that any "repairs" I attempt could go horribly wrong). Happy to see this helped many people.

Saved my skin. Almost to the “t”, same deal, appreciate the video. A little tough getting that housing/face back on just right, but the rest was quick and easy. Thanks again!

Thanks but I just got a new job as 1 building technician never worked never worked on the washers before you’re a little video help me out tremendously appreciate your time

Literally saved me hundreds of dollars on a repair or replacement. God bless you!

Dude you have “stick tuitiveness”!! You get stuff done. You are an inspiration

U know what brother I pray that God blesses you because whew u saved me from buying another washer because i could not think of what was wrong but thank you so much I wish I could like this a million times

Washer stopped working 3 days ago with water in it. Ill be damned if it wasnt a baby sock in the pump just as you explained. Thank you for showing us how and making it look EASY. Wish you the best. If you ever need a hand here in Orlando give me a call

Spot on. Fixed my problem. Like your video it was my grandson’s sock. Twist and pull. Thank you. 45 minute job.

Thank you!! My husband is out of town and I totally fixed the washer!

Hey man, I dont know if you'll ever see this, but I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I followed these instructions and pulled a pink sock out of the pump. Saved me a bunch of money.

You legit just saved us time and frustration. Our apt building was saying 6-8 weeks for someone to come check it. Scooped as much water out by hand with a big mug as we could, soaked up what we left with towels, and drained another half bucket full for prep. Cleared the blockage, put it back together, and now we're doing laundry again without issue! Our pump and the mechanical interior were a bit different but it's really nearly all the same from a technical perspective. If we exclude the water drainage time and hunting for the right tools, maybe 20-30 minutes of time. Thank you so much!

Handy woman house wife mama with husband working away here. Your video was so helpful. Took me less than 10 minutes to take apart and get running again. Toddler sock just as you already knew. Had all my jeans in a wet loaded washer. You saved me! I can not thank you enough for your handy video! THANK YOU!

You are an appliance God!! It was exactly what you said. It was a no-show sock that was stuck in the pump! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

Got to say the information I found in this video was very useful. I was working on a general electric washer but it basically came down to the same thing. The washer ate a pillow and the fluff clog the drain so it wouldn't drain at all. But I was able to pull the drain out and get the drum spinning again. Thanks a lot

Thanks for helping my fiancé fix our washer . He used your video and tips to fix our washer that has been out for about 7 months. I really appreciate your help sir. Thanks a lot because I was about to order a new washer 😂💪🏾💯

Bro! You literally saved the day! Saved me thousands I’m sure if I had to buy a new one, hundreds if someone came to repair it.

Thanks so much for the diagnostic. I had to replace my pump and it works great now! And you're right, putting the shell back on was a pain in the butt!

Bro thank you SO much for this video. I was told I needed a new washer but after more digging I found your video and sure enough I found my sons little sock crammed in there! Thanks so much! God bless 👍

During the freeze here in Oklahoma my washing machine failed so, I was looking for videos how to repair them and your video popped up and I watched it. I took off the water pump and seen where the Motor spindle goes on to the pump and it was cracked and today I picked up a new water pump and it seems to be working great! Thank you for your tip on how to troubleshoot the issue and I watch the video on how to put the shroud back on and it worked to perfection! Thanks again

Thanks to you I repaired the switch with a ziptie that I always have plenty. Leaving town on Sunday, daughter having hissy fit, machine broke. I REPAIRED IT. THANK YOU🎊🎉💥

You saved my washer and my marriage! ;) Seriously, this worked great to resolve our issue in no time. Thanks for taking time to post!

Thank you for generously sharing your knowledge with calm and expertise. When you were patiently removing the sock, you had me laughing out loud, where in real life I'd be crying out loud. I will cherish this lesson for the next time I reach that point, and I will! Butterknife is my most prized tool in the pink tool box!

Bro my moms washer was not draining. And I did this found a handkerchief. Brother you saved me a lot of money thank you so much god bless you and your family. Many blessing in your business.

Man, you called the shot. It was a child's sock that got sucked up in the drain pump. Just like you said. Thanks for the great video.

Thank you so much! You just saved my family $700 when we needed it most. All the very best to you and yours!

Hey man thank you soo much for sharing this. We have a 15+year washing machine and was acting up. I didn't really want a new since the opening to our old one is 25" and new washing machines are 27"+. This helped us alot. Seriously thank you so much.

Thank you!! We were about to buy a used washer machine when I found your video, it was a easy fix, I'm really grateful😊

4 years later still helping out. This video helped me so much, thank you. And you got it my little girls sock was stuck lol.

Love the motto "I always win!"

I am a single mom and basically out of work due to Covid. The last thing in the world I needed was for my washer to go out. You, good sir, are a blessing! With your help I was able to get it fixed on my own (which I am damn proud of) and for free. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Keep up the great work!!

Thanks a bunch man, saved a single father of two hundreds of dollars!!!

Thank you very much for this video I got to fix my washer all by my self. Been a single mom with s daughter in college and just got myself a brand new car I really couldn't afford a washer machine now. Thanks again!!! The sock also gave me trouble to come out but it did and the washer is up and again.

Mannnn, you are definitely the MAN!!!! I appreciate this video you made, because it was exactly what I needed to do to get my washer working again!!! My 2 year old baby boy sock got in there, it was really difficult to get out, but I am now 1 for 1!!!! Lol... Thanks again!!!!!

So that's where all the odd socks go.😁 Thank you, sir. The video is wonderful. Your explanations and persistence does you credit.

Thanks so much. With taxes coming up, last thing we wanted was to have to buy a washing machine. I took it all apart as instructed here, didn't find much inside the pump, just some goop like wet paper mache, didn't seem enough to stop the pump spinning. Still, I took all the goop out and it started draining again. You Sir, are a diamond... sharing this information in such a simple and straightforward manner :)

*YOU ARE A TRUE GOD SENT!! Praise God and May he BLESS YOU BEYOND WORDS! I am so so thankful for you and your channel!! There was a blue sock in mine!! Omg!! I’m a single mom and oh my!! I had just bought this washer and swore I got scammed! Thank you’d🥰❤️🙏🏻*

Awesome video! Saved us during the Corona lockdown when the machine seized up. Just like you predicted- toddler sock was the culprit.

MY HUSBAND IS SINGING YOUR PRAISES AT THIS VERY MOMENT! HE BYPASSED THE LID SWITCH AND BOOM SHES RUNNING LIKE COLT. YOU SAVED US SOME CASH FOR SURE! TOO BAD YOU ARE NOT LOCAL TO US, WE WOULD CALL ON YOU FOR THIS TYPE OF THING. ANYWAY THANKS SO VERY MUCH 💪👍😎

After 3 years and this video is still useful!!

Found Timmy’s sock in ours! Thank you so much for this video. Free fix. Much appreciated.