Why is my Kenmore washer not draining?
Kenmore is a store brand built by Whirlpool, LG, or Frigidaire depending on washer model. First step in fixing a Kenmore drain issue: identify the OEM by model number prefix.
Kenmore washer model prefixes:
- 110.xx: Whirlpool-built (most common Kenmore washer)
- 796.xx: LG-built (Kenmore Elite front-load)
- 417.xx: Frigidaire-built
Common drain failures across all Kenmore OEMs:
- Drain pump impeller jammed or motor failed
- Drain hose kinked or clogged
- Lid lock (top-load) or door lock (front-load) failed
- Coin trap / drain filter clogged (front-load Kenmore Elite)
- OEM-specific issues
Identifying your Kenmore and OEM patterns
Find your Kenmore model number
Sticker inside the lid or on the front edge. Look for number like 110.45748800 or 796.41273810. First three digits = OEM.
Whirlpool-built Kenmore (110.xx)
Most common. Same failure patterns as Whirlpool: drain pump impeller jam, lid lock failure (Cabrio-platform top-load), drain hose kinks. See Whirlpool washer not draining guide for detailed flow.
LG-built Kenmore (796.xx): Kenmore Elite
Premium Kenmore Elite front-load washers. Inherits LG's OE error code and drain pump filter pattern. The drain pump filter is behind a bottom front access panel: cleaning resolves most calls. See LG washer not draining guide.
Frigidaire-built Kenmore (417.xx)
Less common. Frigidaire Affinity-platform washers. Drain pump replacement, drain hose, door lock. Frigidaire drain pump access from underneath.
How to fix a Kenmore washer not draining
- Find your model number. Sticker inside lid. First three digits (110 Whirlpool, 796 LG, 417 Frigidaire).
- Towel out standing water.
- Check drain hose for kinks. Universal step.
- Check coin trap / drain filter (front-load). Bottom front access panel.
- Check lid or door lock. Verify closes fully, no alarm.
- Apply OEM-specific troubleshooting. Use linked brand guide.
- Power cycle. Unplug 5 minutes.
When to call a Kenmore repair tech
Kenmore washer drain repair costs depend on OEM. Whirlpool-built (110) — quoted after the $69 diagnostic. LG-built Kenmore Elite (796) — quoted after the $69 diagnostic. Frigidaire-built (417) — quoted after the $69 diagnostic.
Perfect Appliance Repair Tampa identifies OEM during diagnostic. For broader Kenmore service, see Kenmore appliance repair Tampa.
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