How often should you drain water from a washing machine?

Routine maintenance draining of a residential washing machine drum or pump filter should generally be performed every six months to prevent mineral scale accumulation, musty odors, and debris clogs. While the washing machine automatically drains wastewater during every normal wash cycle, opening the lower front service access door to inspect, clean, and drain residual water out of the pump filter housing is an essential preventative maintenance task. Furthermore, if you plan to leave your home unheated during winter or store the appliance, you must drain all internal water lines completely to prevent freezing and bursting. You can troubleshoot maintenance schedules easily. You can verify that your servicing is proper when clearing the filter keeps the drainage system clean and prevents unexpected cycle stalls.