Broken Washer - Advice?

[kimberlogic]

HiveMind: Any tips or advice for a our Maytag Centennial top-loading washer that won't drain?

It's not load imbalance.
We have checked the hose - no blockage.
It does agitate/run, so it's not the motor.
It's older (we bought it secondhand) and has run quite well for us for 1.5 years. It's just stopping mid-load, full of water before the rinse cycle (we think).
Truly stumped.

And of course, the timing is rough. We're super-tight on money for the foreseeable future (like paycheck-to-paycheck tight) and the kiddo has been/still is sick with sudden GI virus. So we're very much hoping for a DIY fix or a "duh" moment from one of you that shows it's something we haven't tried/done.

Thanks in advance. 

Comments

[candle_light]

What brand/model of machine is it? Marc has fixed a similar problem in ours, but he needs more details on your machine.

[kimberlogic]

oops - sorry about that! I'll correct the entry now
Its a Maytag Centennial top-loading washer

[bikergeek]

Some washers, especially front-loaders, have a lint/"foreign body" trap. If that gets clogged with lint, pocket change, buttons, etc., the washer can refuse to drain. Instructions on how to clean it out should be in the owner's manual.