Drain Water From Washing Machine For Moving

Drain the water from those hoses.

Drain water from washing machine for moving.

Draining a top loading washing machine is a little easier. Just pull it away from the wall detach the drain hose from the wall and aim it into a bucket. The washer pump forces water from the bottom of the machine into the drain hose. It removes the water from the tub during the spin cycle.

Unplug the washing machine from the power source. Switch the power button on the machine off if your model has one. Duct tape the power cord to the top of the machine to avoid splashing it with. Position the drain hose as low as possible and into a floor drain if possible to empty the water.

Close the shut off valves disconnect the washing machine hoses then open the valves again to drain the lines. The drain hose loops to the top of the machine and then down to the drain enabling the tub to fill. Your washer may contain from 5 to 10 gallons of water. To get the water out from the very bottom of your washer disconnect the drain hose from the wall.

What does the drain function on a washing machine do. Let the water drain until it stops. For more tips including how to drain a washing machine directly into a bathtub or shower stall with a drainage hose read on. To drain turn off the water supply faucets and then disconnect the hoses from the water supply.