The condo I rent has an LG All-in-One Washer/Dryer. There is a drainage hose and a lint trap behind a little door on the front bottom left of the unit. I was instructed that after every couple loads, I would need to take the stopper off of the hose and let the water drain out into a little bucket. It would generally yield at least 1/2 cup but less than a cup.
The last two times I tried to do this, however, nothing came out. My landlord asked if I had cleaned the lint trap because it sounded like it was maybe clogged. As soon as I started turning the knob to get into the lint trap, water came flooding out--enough water to completely saturate a bath towel and then some. There were a few pieces of trapped lint that I removed but nowhere near enough to be causing any sort of a problem.
Regardless, I ran another couple of loads to see if maybe it was just some sort of fluke event. But when I went to pull the stopper off the hose--still nothing. And as soon as I started twisting the knob off the lint trap water again came pouring out.
My landlord seems to think there must be a clog deep in the lint trap but I took a flashlight, my phone, and some chopsticks/tongs and wasn't able to see or feel anything for as far back as I could get to. Could this be a possibility and if so, does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can get at it? Or any other ideas as to what could be causing this?
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Why isn't my LG washer-dryer combo draining?
Possible causes include a clogged drain pump filter, a malfunctioning drain pump, or a blocked drain hose.
Could a clogged drain hose prevent my LG washer-dryer combo from draining?
Yes, a clogged or kinked drain hose can prevent proper drainage. Ensure the hose is clear and properly positioned.
How can I fix my LG washer-dryer combo if it's not draining?
Clean the drain pump filter, check the drain pump for functionality, and ensure the drain hose is not clogged or kinked.
Anybody else got one of these?! Honestly I feel like a complete fool for letting a salesman convince me it was a good investment.
In hindsight, that $2,000 would’ve been better spent on a decorative paperweight.
The only useful feature on the entire machine seems to be “Quick Wash” — paired with my legacy dryer which thank god I didn’t discard with my old washer.
If I incorporate the drying component at all, we are looking at a 5-6 hour ordeal for an average sized load. Literally nobody wants that…. And guess what? 6 hours from now I’ll bet you anything it’s still damp.
Any idea why this is? Are they all this crappy or did I get a lemon?
In my opinion it is a disgrace that companies release half baked technology.
We need a new washer dryer and I’m wondering if anyone has any experience with a combo washer dryer? We are considering the LG WM6998HBA but want to know if anyone has experience with this or other all in one platforms?