Washing machine won't drain? Fix it safely with household tools and targeted checks that restore flow and prevent leaks.

Q: I threw a load of clothes in the washer a while ago, and when I came back to put them in the dryer they were still submerged in water! It looks like the washing machine never drained. The machine ...

I have a 1990s Maytag A209 top loading washing machine that came with the house. It's the model with Small, Medium, and Large loads, not Extra-Large. Recently it began continuing on to the next wash ...