A Speed Queen TR7 that will not drain should be checked at the drain hose and drain receptacle first: the guide's four checks are a drain hose that is not kinked or twisted, not clogged, a drain receptacle that is not clogged, and a hose installed properly per the installation instructions. If the Wash and Rinse lights stay on at the end of the cycle the guide says water is still in the tub; unplug the washer for 15 seconds to clear the code.
Differential
Likely causes of “Speed Queen TR7 top-load washer will not drain or stops with water inside”, and how to tell them apart
- 1
A kinked or twisted drain hose
What separates it Slow or no draining and the hose is bent behind the washer
How to confirm Pull the washer forward and straighten the hose
- 2
A clogged drain hose or standpipe
What separates it Water backs up at the standpipe because the drain hose or the standpipe is clogged
How to confirm Disconnect the hose and check that water flows
- 3
A drain receptacle that is blocked
What separates it The house drain is slow with the washer off
How to confirm Run water in the drain to test it
- 4
A hose installed too high or wrong
What separates it The installation does not meet the guide's instructions because the hose was installed too high or wrongly
How to confirm Compare the standpipe height and hose fit to the instructions
Before you touch a setting
Record this first — changing settings destroys the evidence
- Whether the Wash and Rinse lights are on steadily
- How much water is left in the tub
- Whether the household drain backs up
Try in this order
0 of 5 completedUnplug and check the hose
ReversiblePull the washer out and check that the drain hose is not kinked or twisted.
Check the standpipe and receptacle
ReversibleMake sure the receptacle is not clogged and the hose is inserted as the installation instructions require.
Clear the code
ReversibleWith the Wash and Rinse lights on, unplug for 15 seconds and plug back in.
Run Spin Only
ReversibleRun Spin Only, by starting a Spin Only cycle, to see whether the water pumps out of the tub.
Call service if water stays
ReversibleCall service if water stays, and give them the model and serial number, and note whether the lights are on.
Model-specific
What is true of this model and not of its siblings
- Parts for this problem on the TR7 (RepairClinic, 2026-09-20)
- top load washer drain pump and bracket assembly,, part number 203885P, at $114.24; drain hose, part number 203588, at $34.14.
- Other models this page answers
- These steps also fit the TC5 classic-clean top-load washer, TR3 top-load washer, TR5 top-load washer, FF7 front-load washer.
Stop boundary
When this stops being a self-service repair
- !If the drain is blocked in the house plumbing, call a plumber
- !If the hose is clear and the lights stay on after a 15-second unplug, call service; the pump may be blocked
Evidence ledger
Sources behind this answer
A dealer listing giving the TR7's capacity and cabinet size.
Parts and list prices as shown on RepairClinic's parts search for this model number on 2026-09-20.
Exact questions
Common questions
What does it mean when the Wash and Rinse lights stay on?+
Per Speed Queen's guide, water is still in the washer at the end of the cycle; check the drain hose and receptacle and unplug for 15 seconds.
Does the warranty cover a plugged drain?+
No. Speed Queen lists plugged or restricted drain pipes as not covered.
Can a coin stop the pump?+
Yes; foreign objects in the pump are not covered by warranty.
How do I drain the washer for winterizing?+
Unplug, remove two screws at the bottom of the front panel, remove the hose from the drain pump, let the water out and reconnect.
Why does the water level look high after the cycle?+
It may be stuck because of the drain; check the hose and receptacle.
Can I run another cycle with water in the tub?+
Not until the drain is clear; the washer may overflow.