Whirlpool washing machine F21: what it means and what to try first · Samoa

Severity: Medium

Whirlpool washing machine error F21. The machine cannot drain its water. Check the drain filter and hose for blockages, then restart once; if it returns, call a technician.

Meaning

The machine cannot drain its water. Check the drain filter and hose for blockages, then restart once; if it returns, call a technician.

Severity

Medium

Try first

  1. Unplug the washer for 5 minutes. Plug it back in, choose a cycle and press Start.
  2. Check that the drain hose is not kinked or squashed. Straighten it so water can flow.
  3. Check the drain hose end, drainpipe or sink for a blockage. Clear anything you can see and reach.

Call a pro if

  • F21 comes back after one reset and a hose check.
  • The drum stays full of water and will not empty.
  • You see water leaking, or the drain pump filter or pump needs reaching inside the machine.

Source

What is an F21 or F02 Error Code on a Front Load Washer - Product Help, Whirlpool

The repair: Washing machine not draining repair

Prices for repairs in Samoa are in WST.

Other Whirlpool codes

  • Whirlpool F08 The water is not heating properly (heater or temperature sensor).

Brands in our catalog for washing machine: AEG, Bosch, Electrolux, LG, Miele, Samsung, Siemens, Whirlpool. The same code on another brand is not in the catalog yet, and we do not guess what it means.

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