Originally Posted by
Tropical_Trish
Hi doggiemad, just love your avatar of the black shepherd. I have two, both black.
Well now, I have had exactly the same problem with my washing machine.
When the repair bloke came, he inspected all the parts to the washer, but it wasn't the washer that was at fault - it was the drain pipe from the sink!
You know - the U-bend thingy - well, it was partially clogged up with all kinds of stuff, so he took the pipe off, cleaned it all out, and the washer was then able to do it's job properly. Beforehand, it didn't drain properly, or rinse properly - the clothes were just as you say, sodden and soapy. If your washer is plumbed into the same outlet as your sink, as mine is, check out the U bend to see if there is an obstruction. Hope this helps!