A clothes washer may stop draining mid-cycle for a number of reasons. Here's how to drain a washing machine of standing water ...

Start by unplugging the machine and emptying the water. Bail the water out of the tub. Pro tip: Drain the tub using gravity ...

First unplug the washing machine and lay down some towels – water will leak out. Next, inspect the pump filter, which is typically situated at the bottom of the machine, and clear it of any debris.