How To Fix a Leaking Drain Hose on an LG WM3570HWA Washing Machine
I woke up on a recent morning to find water running on the floor from my LG Washing Machine. Here’s how I fixed it myself with a $20 part.
First, since the water was coming from the bottom front of the washer, I figured it was almost certainly the drain hose (the water hose goes in the back). It wasn’t the drain pump or the loader seal or the water hose (all the most common YouTube videos).
Second, I did all the basic stuff like turning off the water in the back of the washing machine, unplugging the electricity, etc. And then pulling it out so that I could tip it.
Third, so it turns out the core problem is that LG uses a plastic drain hose instead of a rubber drain hose. The plastic has about a 7 year lifespan.
So the solution is to get that out and replace it.
Here’s the part I ordered overnight from Amazon Prime to replace the broken hose.
Fourth, I tipped the washing machine forward a bit to remove the panel where the hose comes out of the washing machine. There are a bunch of screws, but it’s pretty easy to remove them. Make a note of exactly how the hose comes out.
Fifth, I leaned the washing machine down and removed the bottom panel in the front – where the filter is.
This removal is tricky because you have to remove the plastic cover to get to the metal cover behind it. I also had to tip the washing machine *back* to get access. It was too tight to take good photos or videos, but once you remove the plastic cover and tip it back, you’ll be able to see how the hose is connected. There’s also a hidden screw that needs to be accessed by really pushing on the panel.
Make a careful note of how the hose is connected.
Sixth, I had to tilt the washing machine *forward* again and go to the back to unhook it from this U looking loop. Also, I sliced my hand on some exposed sheet metal, so be careful.
Seventh, I was then able to pull the old busted hose out and then replace it with the replacement hose. I basically just put it back together the way the old hose was.
It’s a tedious repair, but absolutely doable. There are a couple YouTube videos that show it fairly well – even though it’s hard to track them down since most cover the drain pump (not the issue).
Two lessons from taking apart & repairing my washing machine.
- So much glue and plastic. It’s cheaper, lighter, etc – but it’s gonna break. I want steel & rubber to come back.
- There has been very little basic innovation in washing machines since, like, the 1920s. Looks cool on the outside, but it’s just my Grandma’s machine.
