Seldom you can hear from homeowners that a washing machine is not draining correctly. Once you encounter this kind of problem, it will give you a hard time. Since the washer is not functioning, it is imperative to know the unit of your appliance. Fortunately, there are many ways on how to troubleshoot the machine correctly, and it would depend on the type of model you have. Issues may begin on the parts of it, so here is how you can check the possible causes. Parts of The Washing Machine Drain Pump Washing machines use pumps to drain water from the outer tub. As it depends on its model, the pump connects directly to the drive motor or the washer can use an electric pump. It has a motor-driven impeller that spins the water in the proper direction. If the pump impeller wears out, you can hear an unusual noise when it is running. The pump gets clogged or blocked by a small piece of clothing, which can also prevent water from draining out of the washing machine. If your washer does not run...