Whirlpool Washer Drain Pump Parts — Models & Compatibility

Your Whirlpool washer won't drain, or worse — it's leaking water onto your laundry room floor. Nine times out of ten, you're looking at a failed drain pump. The W10425238 drain pump is the direct replacement for over 20 front-load Whirlpool washer models, fixing draining issues that leave your clothes soaking wet at the end of the cycle.

Is This the Right Part for Your Model?

Check your washer's model number before ordering. On most Whirlpool front-loaders, you'll find it inside the door frame or behind the control panel. This pump (also sold as WPW10605427 and W10605427) fits the WFW series including popular models like WFW75HEFW0, WFW92HEFW0, and WFW8540FW series washers.

About This Replacement Part

The drain pump on Whirlpool front-load washers does the heavy lifting — it evacuates 15-20 gallons of water per cycle through a 1-inch drain hose. When it fails, you'll notice the washer won't drain completely, leaving standing water in the drum. Sometimes the pump motor burns out. Other times debris jams the impeller, causing the pump to hum without actually moving water. Leaking often happens when the pump seal deteriorates, letting water escape onto your floor during the drain cycle.

Common Signs Your Drain Pump Has Failed

• Will not drain: Water sits in the drum at the end of the wash cycle
• Draining issues: Partial drainage or extremely slow draining
• Leaking: Water pooling under the washer during or after the drain cycle
• Unusual noise: Grinding, humming, or rattling sounds during drain

Compatible Whirlpool Washer Models

This drain pump works across Whirlpool's front-load washer lineup. It's the OEM replacement part, meaning it's the exact same pump the factory installed. Here's what it fits:

WFW Series Front-Load Washers

• WFW75HEFW0
• WFW72HEDW0
• WFW70HEBW2
• WFW8540FW0, WFW8540FW1
• WFW92HEFW0
• WFW95HEDW0
• WFW81HEDW0
• WFW87HEDC0, WFW87HEDW0
• WFW61HEBW1
• WFW7590FW0
• WFW7540FW0
• WFW8740DW0

What You're Getting

The W10425238 pump assembly includes the motor, impeller housing, and mounting bracket. It's a complete replacement unit — you're not rebuilding your old pump, you're swapping the entire assembly. The electrical connector is the same plug-and-play design as your original. Most DIYers can swap this in 45 minutes once they've tipped the washer back to access the bottom panel.

Why This Pump Fails

Front-load washers drain hundreds of gallons every week. Small items — coins, buttons, hairpins — work their way past the filter and jam the impeller. Hard water deposits build up inside the pump housing. The motor windings eventually burn out from constant use. If you've been running the washer with a partial blockage, the pump motor works harder and fails sooner. Replace it now before the pump seizes completely and you're hand-bailing water out of the drum.

Replacement Part Numbers

This pump supersedes several older part numbers. If you're cross-referencing from your service manual or an old parts diagram, these are all the same pump:

• W10425238 (primary)
• WPW10605427
• W10605427
• AP6023357
• PS11756700

Order Your Replacement Pump

Don't let a $64 part turn into a $300 service call. The W10425238 drain pump ships directly from our warehouse and typically arrives in 2-3 business days. Verify your model number matches the compatibility list above, then order with confidence knowing you're getting the exact OEM replacement part your Whirlpool washer needs.