Broken Washing Machine

[Rommie]

Water ain't draining, it's telling me per looking up the error on the Internet that the draining pump is blocked. Anyone have experience with washing machines and know if that's something I can figure out on my own? Cause it'll be a few days before I can get anyone out to look at it for sure.

Model is Zanussi turbodry 1200 if anyone needs to look it up to help a little more, error is "E20." Any thoughts appreciated.

[FZR1KG]

One trick you can try is take the outlet hose and push it onto a tap and then turn the water on.
Usually this will get you a temporary fix that will last a few wash cycles.
The only alternative is to pull it apart and try to clean it.

If you decide to try my approach, you may need to time it to when the solenoid tries to drain the water.
Its messy, a pita till you get used to it but its cheap and works a good deal of the time.

[Hap]

Also, look for the filter that should be upstream of the drain pump. We just had this issue on our LG a couple of weeks ago (same error code even), and it was the filter that was clogged. Quick clean and we were back in business.

[Rommie]

Ok, any idea where the filter/drain pump usually is?

[Hap]

Not sure on yours, but on mine (which is a front-loading machine) it is behind a small door on the front.

[geonuc]

I could probably help fix it if I was there, but I got nothing here. I assume you found the manufacturer's service/support page?

[Rommie]

Thanks guys!

Pleased to report that with your tips I found a video on YouTube that showed me how to do it. Let me just say it was disgusting- imagine the years of lint from the previous awful tenant combined with the rotting smell- but hey I have clean clothes now!

[SciFi Chick]

Awesome! Congratulations!