Long drain

Note whether the tub drains slowly versus not at all — Ld is the "slow but eventually empties" case, which steers you toward a fouled impeller rather than a hard plug
Open the lower access panel, seat towels, and empty the drain pump coin trap of the lint film that glazes Kenmore impellers over time
Confirm the standpipe height sits within 30 to 96 inches and that the hose end is not shoved deep enough to siphon
Spin the impeller by hand once the trap is out — a gritty or notchy feel means a bearing dragging the motor into a slow drain
Because F02 and F21 are the legacy aliases of Ld, cross-check an older service sheet if the display shows one of those instead
Run a rinse-and-spin with the panel off and watch the flow — a weak, pulsing stream confirms the pump, a strong stream that backs up confirms the hose
Pro Diagnostic Tip
Ld ("long drain") and its older-platform aliases F02 and F21 are all the same fault: the tub did not empty within the drain timeout. If the pump hums loudly but water stays put, a coin or hairpin is jamming the impeller — open the pump housing and clear it rather than replacing the pump. A slow-but-eventually-draining machine more often has a lint-glazed impeller or a drain hose pushed too far down the standpipe, which siphons and re-fills. This is a drain-side fault, distinct from LF, which is a fill problem.
Repair Difficulty
Moderate — Some Experience NeededEstimated Repair Cost
$80–$250
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Parts That May Need Replacement
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Here's what a professional technician does to resolve this issue:
Clean drain pump filter
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Electrolux error code Ld indicates: Long drain. This is a medium-severity issue affecting your washer (kenmore).
Note whether the tub drains slowly versus not at all — Ld is the "slow but eventually empties" case, which steers you toward a fouled impeller rather than a hard plug Then, Open the lower access panel, seat towels, and empty the drain pump coin trap of the lint film that glazes Kenmore impellers over time Then, Confirm the standpipe height sits within 30 to 96 inches and that the hose end is not shoved deep enough to siphon There are 3 more steps — see the full troubleshooting guide above. If these steps don't resolve the error, contact a professional.
Besides the error code on the display, common signs include: Water remains in the drum after the cycle; Musty smell from water left in the tub; Spin cycle never fully completes. If you notice any of these symptoms, check your washer (kenmore)'s display panel for error code Ld.
Repair costs for Electrolux Ld typically range from $80 to $250 depending on the specific cause and parts needed. EasyBear offers free diagnosis when you proceed with the repair. Call (415) 795-7300 for a same-day appointment.