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joeybagadonuts
Woodstock, NY

Constant Drain Problems

2 star rating

Mr. Fix-it

JAN
29
2009
I have a Frigidaire Affinity Washer that is almost 2 years old, It worked well for the first year, than I started having problems with it draining.  I read the error code, E20, and looked up the problem, Clogged drain.  I took the hose off and cleaned it, found nothing, I then checked the pump, found a rubber check valve on the end, it seemed to be stuck, so I removed it and cleaned it also.  That did not work as well.  I than removed the rubber check valve and re-hooked up the hose.  I ran It through a cycle, and it seems to work now.  I will let you know more if another problem arrises.  Thanks for reading, and I hope this helps with anyones washer problems.  The fix takes about one half hour.  Note, The check valve seemed to be the problem, But it may be that the pump is getting weak, and could not open the check valve with the water pressure from the hose.  Time will tell in this case. 
Thanks,  The real Joe The Plumber!



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BradleyJL wrote on Nov 6, 2009 at 12:02PM

I would be willing to bet that the problem is not the check valve. The problem is more likely with something (perhaps a sock or other obstruction) on the supply side of the drain pump. There is a rubber/plastic trap assembly that collects change and other small objects that needs to be cleaned out. If a sock makes it down to that trap, it will restrict the flow enough to trigger the E21 error indicating a clogged drain.

vivasuzi wrote on Jan 29, 2009 at 10:02PM

Thanks for sharing! Glad you got it fixed but I hope it lasts awhile longer for you without breaking down.

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