# How to Fix Roper Error Ld (Long Drain)
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## 1. Explanation: What “Ld” Means in Plain English
The “Ld” error code stands for **Long Drain**.
This critical error indicates that your Roper washing machine has attempted to empty the water from the tub, but it failed to complete the draining process within the required time limit (usually 8 to 10 minutes, depending on the model).
When the system detects a Long Drain event, it halts the cycle to prevent potential water spillage or internal component damage. The issue is almost always caused by a **clog somewhere in the drain line** or, most commonly, a **failing or failed Drain Pump**.
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## 2. Step-by-Step Fix: How to Diagnose the Issue
Before attempting any inspection or repair, **always unplug the washer from the wall outlet** to prevent electrocution. Have towels and a wet/dry vacuum ready, as water will spill during the inspection.
### Step 1: Check the Drain Hose and Standpipe
Start with the simplest external checks first:
1. **Inspect the Drain Hose:** Ensure the hose running from the back of the washer into your standpipe or sink is not kinked, bent sharply, or crushed against the wall.
2. **Check Standpipe Height:** Verify that the end of the drain hose inserted into the standpipe (the vertical pipe in the wall) is not inserted more than 8 inches. If it’s too deep, it can create a siphon blockage.
3. **Verify the Outlet:** Pour a gallon of water down the standpipe (with the washer hose removed). If the water drains slowly, the clog is in your house plumbing, not the washing machine.
### Step 2: Access and Clear the Drain Filter (Coin Trap)
Many Roper models have a filter or trap located near the drain pump, usually behind a small lower access panel or the kick plate at the bottom front of the machine.
1. **Locate Access:** Remove the front bottom panel (you may need a screwdriver or putty knife).
2. **Drain Water:** Place a shallow pan beneath the filter/pump area. Slowly unscrew the cap or drain plug to allow any residual water to drain out.
3. **Inspect the Trap:** Once the water is drained, completely remove the filter cap/trap. Inspect it for foreign objects, such as coins, socks, lint, buttons, or hairpins. These blockages are the most common cause of the Ld error.
4. **Clean and Reassemble:** Thoroughly clean the filter and the cavity it came from. Screw the filter cap back on securely.
### Step 3: Inspect the Drain Pump Impeller
If clearing the filter did not resolve the error, the drain pump itself is the likely culprit.
1. **Access the Pump:** The drain pump is usually located right behind the drain filter access point.
2. **Manually Check Impeller:** If you can reach the pump impeller (the paddle wheel inside the pump housing), try to spin it manually with your finger or a slim tool.
* **If the impeller is stiff or won’t move:** There is a blockage trapped *inside* the pump housing that needs to be fished out (often difficult) or the motor bearing is seized.
* **If the impeller spins freely but feels loose:** The impeller may have sheared off the motor shaft, meaning the pump needs replacement.
3. **Check Hoses leading to the Pump:** Disconnect the thick rubber hoses leading into the pump and check them for heavy clogs of lint or sludge.
### Step 4: Test the Pump for Power (Advanced)
If the pump is clear of physical obstructions, the issue is likely electrical or mechanical failure within the pump motor.
1. **Listen Test:** Plug the washer back in and start a short drain/spin cycle (do not put clothes in). Listen closely to the bottom of the machine where the pump is located.
* **If you hear a loud hum or grinding sound, but no water moves:** The pump is receiving power but is stalled, either due to an internal failure or a solid blockage.
* **If you hear nothing at all:** The pump has completely failed, or it is not receiving electrical voltage (a multimeter test confirms the latter).
If you have confirmed that there are no physical blockages in the hose or the filter, and the pump fails to operate when commanded, the drain pump must be replaced.
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