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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 ...

While it's not often necessary, there are times when you might need to drain your washing machine. "Washing machines are designed that way so no water is left inside after the cycle is finished, but ...

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