Whirlpool Washer Drain Hose: Clog, Siphon, or Replace: Cost & DIY
$150–330 total (shop) · $13–41 DIY part
Part prices $13–41 on eBay (checked 2026-11-04) · shop total from published rates ($70–130 service call, $50–125/hr) · estimates, not quotes
It’s usually a free fix. Whirlpool machines throw drain faults from a kinked hose or a wrong-height standpipe far more often than a bad hose, so check the path before ordering a part.
Your model number decides which part you need.
It’s printed on a sticker inside the door rim or on the back panel, then match it against the parts listed below.
It’s printed on a sticker inside the door rim or on the back panel, then match it against the parts listed below.
Triage, most likely first
| Cause | DIY | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tub drains slowly | 1/5 · 5–15 min | check the standpipe height and hose path first |
| Self-drains mid-cycle (siphoning) | 1/5 · 5–15 min | re-set the standpipe height |
| Hose cracked or split | 1/5 · 30–45 min | $13–41 DIY · $150–330 shop |
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Parts
Whirlpool drain hose W10221546 · DRNEXT4 (verify against your model plate).