Why You Should Drain a Washing Machine. If your washer has stopped mid-cycle and is sitting full of water, it must be drained. Bailing the water out of a top-load washer with a small bucket is one ...

Remove the drain hose: Carefully detach the drain hose from the back of the washing machine. Be prepared for some water to spill out, so have a bucket or towels handy.

If you need to remove the drain hose to check or unclog it, be sure to manually drain the washing machine first. The Power Source Is Inadequate To spin and drain, washing machines need an adequate ...

Locate the drain hose ... Image used with permission by copyright holder The washing machine door is stuck on lock. First, make sure your washing machine is fully powered down.